New Member Spotlight

NFRA is always gaining new members from a variety of categories. Read below to learn about some of our newest members of the association!

Schreiber Logistics

Manufacturers now have a better option to reach leading retailers, restaurants, and food distributors. Schreiber Logistics is part of Schreiber Foods, a $7 billion global food company. They move almost 3 billion pounds of refrigerated product to U.S. retail, foodservice, and contract manufacturing customers each year. Now those same efficiencies are available to others in the food industry. Their end-to-end supply chain solution lets you focus on manufacturing and sales, while they worry about managing your supply chain – all with service you can count on, because their products are riding right along with yours on every load. For more information, visit www.SchreiberLogistics.com.

Cooper Farms

Cooper Farms is a diversified farm and food company that has been providing high quality products since 1938. Today, the Cooper family carries on the tradition started by Virgil and Virginia Cooper by providing quality turkey, pork, and egg products. As a fourth-generation family-owned company, Cooper Farms continues to build and strengthen relationships based on the values that have guided the family since the company was founded. They are constantly striving to maintain a flexible business model to consistently meet their customers’ needs. For more information, visit CooperFarms.com.

Midwest Refrigerated Services

Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, they operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL consolidation pool, and offer multiple sites with cooler and air-conditioned storage, as well as distribution and cross-docking services. For more information, visit Midwest Refrigerated Services.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery (SLFB), a private equity owned company, is a leader in producing frozen bakery and desserts, serving foodservice, retail, and in-store bakery needs. Their vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery, offering irresistible foods, fostering customer growth, and delivering unparalleled value. With a family of esteemed brands including Sara Lee, Chef Pierre, Bistro, Vans, Superior on Main, and Cyrus, SLFB operates bakeries in Michigan, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Washington. Their commitment to sustainability drives proactive efforts in reducing food waste, sourcing locally, and minimizing packaging waste. Integrity is fundamental across the organization. At Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, they live for food and that inspires them to bake their very best. They are a beloved, trusted bakery team, collectively working to satisfy every customer and meet ever-changing market trends and demands. For more information visit Sara Lee Frozen Bakery

Mintec

Mintec is a leading IOSCO-accredited provider of global commodity price data, market intelligence, and forecasts. For over 40 years, they’ve enabled the world’s largest food, CPG, manufacturing, and hospitality brands to better understand supplier prices, analyze their spending, and negotiate with confidence to control costs. Powered by the Mintec Analytics platform, they offer clients raw material market prices and analysis covering more than 18,000 price series and 600 forecasts for food ingredients and non-food raw materials – including cost-modelling tools and bespoke dashboards. Headquartered in the UK with offices worldwide, their renowned family of brands includes Urner Barry, Stratégie Grains, Feedinfo, and Tropical Research Services. For more information, visit www.MintecGlobal.com.

Ethium by EControls

Ethium is a ground up effort from Econtrols that combines emerging lithium-ion technology with innovative design architecture and control strategy to deliver unmatched performance and safety. Their products are designed specifically for material handling and other demanding applications making Ethium the new industry standard and paving the way for large scale adoption of lithium-ion technology. For more information, visit www.Ethium.com.

Facility Innovations Group (Facility IG)

Facility Innovations Group (Facility IG) is a premier provider of comprehensive energy solutions, helping commercial and industrial facilities achieve their decarbonization and energy efficiency goals. They offer consulting and construction services for a complete range of energy solutions, spanning efficiency measures, demand response, and solar energy generation. Facility IG offers an alternative to “business as usual” energy management, opting for a strategic approach to energy and its impact on business. Their subject matter experts and engineers supply the resources needed to successfully plan, execute, and finance a customized strategic energy program to meet each company’s unique savings and sustainability goals. For more information, visit FacilityInnovationsGroup.com.

Wow Bao

Created by Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants in 2003, Wow Bao has delighted taste buds with its distinct flavors for over 20 years. What began as several Chicago restaurants has since expanded nationally to include airports, universities, hotels, virtual restaurants, e-commerce sites, and hot food vending machines. As part of their continued growth and recognition, they are thrilled to introduce their signature Bao – a soft, pillowy dough filled with various savory and sweet fillings – to grocery freezer aisles nationwide. For more information, visit www.WowBao.com.

American Egg Board (AEB)

Home of the Incredible Egg, the AEB is the U.S. egg industry’s national marketing organization. The AEB is fully funded by and supports America’s egg farmers through its mission to increase demand for eggs and egg products domestically and abroad by research, education and promotion. The AEB’s Egg Nutrition Center has driven peer-reviewed research from top universities that has transformed thinking around eggs in the diet, and the AEB’s Eggcelerator Lab™ sparks innovation in partnership with manufacturers, retailers, food service and technologists, bringing new egg-based ideas to market. For more, visit IncredibleEgg.org.

Hurricane Express

Hurricane Express, Inc. is a transportation company strategically located at the junction of the northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas state line. Specializing in refrigerated trucking services, the company boasts a fleet of over 400 modern trucks and 550 trailers to efficiently transport goods across the country. With a focus on reliability and communication, Hurricane Express caters to a diverse range of industries, including food processing, manufacturing, and more. The company is known for its commitment to safety, utilizing advanced technology and experienced drivers. Founded on principles of integrity and customer satisfaction, Hurricane Express has established itself as a trusted partner in the transportation industry, offering seamless solutions for the efficient movement of cargo. For more information, visit hurricaneexpressinc.com.

Mapeks USA

Mapeks Organic has been operating for over 25 years as a fully certified grower and processor of fruits and vegetables in Turkey. They now have over 2600 farms and four IQF facilities, and this vertically integrated structure allows them to have full control and traceability throughout the supply chain. With their wide range of capabilities, product development, and their Mapeks USA sales and service office, they can fully support any program needs in Industrial, Foodservice, Branded, and Private Label categories. For more information, visit MapeksOrganic.com.

MC Carrier

MC Carrier LLC, established in 2012, is dedicated to delivering top-notch transportation solutions. Committed to safety, reliability, and timeliness, their mission revolves around custom-tailoring services to meet your needs. Ensuring profitability and fostering a thriving work environment for their employees, are at the core of their values. At MC Carrier LLC, they stay at the forefront of innovation by investing in cutting-edge technologies to optimize outcomes for their clients. They’re not just a transportation company; they’re a partner in your logistics needs, dedicated to your success and satisfaction. You can put your trust in them for a seamless, dynamic transportation experience.  For more information, visit https://mccarrierllc.com.