New Alasko positioned to grow frozen fruit and vegetables
The business and assets of Montreal-based Alasko Foods, a leading producer of frozen fruits and vegetables, have been purchased by the joint venture partnership of Groupe Commensal Inc. and Avrio Sub-Debt. Aviro is a venture capital division of Farm Credit Canada, and operates as Commensal-Avrio. It is the conclusion of a process that began in 2020 and included the appointment of a receiver in September, and the selection of…
Dairy Isle – A name that says it all
ChefConnexion.com connected with Lee Turner, Corporate Sales Manager for ADL, to get all the details of this exciting co-branding project exclusive to Greenbridge. Question: Can you explain…
Maple Leaf’s sustainability pledge to consumers and the foodservice sector
Achieving carbon neutrality was the result of a company-wide initiative to review every aspect of its business — from farm to table — and make sustainability a priority. ChefConnexion.com…
Batter up! Guests crave seafood comfort dishes
COVID-19 has laid bare the interconnected nature of our industry, and shown just how foodservice is the glue that helps bind our communities together. It has also presented new opportunities…
Restaurant packaging: Novolex pivots to meet Covid-19 challenge
Virtually overnight, COVID-19 has changed the landscape for food packaging. It has been a big challenge for manufacturers to adapt and meet the new demands. Novolex, a leading U.S. and…
Kraft Heinz expands environmental commitments
Sustainability is top of mind throughout our industry, and in all aspects of our day-to-day lives. Being good environmental stewards isn’t just good business — it’s also…
Horton Spice Mills adds the spice of life to operators’ menus
Spice is a gamechanger. It can completely reinvent a recipe, add flavour and colour flair, introduce exciting interest to your menu… and all for a very reasonable cost. It truly is the spice…