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Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year

This award honors a refrigerated foods processor for its year-over-year growth and leadership in packaging, food safety, new product development, plant expansions, etc. Who can submit nominations? Food companies, A/E and design-build firms, suppliers or others qualified to provide a detailed rationale for a particular company or facility. Previous winners include Suja Juice, West Liberty Foods, SugarCreek, Evolution Foods, OSI Group and many more. Go to https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/refrigerated-foods-processor-

• f-the-year for additional information.

About the Company:

• Formerly known as Ready Pac.
• Produces fresh-cut, ready-to-eat

salads and vegetables.

• Operates 4 manufacturing plants, 1

agricultural office and 1 sales office, in addition to HQs in Irwindale, Calif.

• Was named Processor to Watch in

2015, and placed second in 2016 Best New Retail Products contest.

“Creating a better future through plant-based foods.”

Bonduelle Fresh Americas’ tagline

• Engages with suppliers to promote recyclable

corrugated materials.

• Clamshells, paper sleeves and stretch wrap are made

from 100% recycled content.

• Works with stakeholders to encourage a circular

product lifecycle model.

• Developing 2025 corporate responsibility roadmap.

Pioneer of Fresh Packaging

• 472,000-square-foot plant features 24 manufacturing

lines.

• Produces 700,000 pounds of finished product a day.
• Encompasses patented triple-wash processing system.
• HACCP, GMP, QAI, USDA and allergen certified.

Leader in Accelerated Food Safety Standards

Other Plant Highlights:

• Uses MAP to extend product shelf life.
• Installed cogeneration system.
• Deployed waste management team.
• Reduced water consumption by 25%.
• Implemented energy efficient lighting.
• Organized World Cleanup Day.

“We believe that plant-based food is a way to improve nutrition and preserve our planet’s

• resources. As a consumer brand, Bonduelle

Fresh Americas represents the brand’s mission to give people the freedom to eat healthier with fresh, convenient, satisfying and delicious products and fresh meal solutions.”

Mary Thompson, the company’s newly appointed CEO

Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief mayerm@bnpmedia.com 847-405-4008 www.RFFmag.com

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