MEDINA, Ohio, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Sandridge Food Corporation has been named the 2010 Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year by Refrigerated & Frozen Foods (RFF) magazine. This tribute was made possible due to everyone at Sandridge and signifies the company's ability to successfully address concerns about food freshness and food safety. It is the first time the magazine has presented this esteemed award to any company.
"We're pleased to honor Sandridge Food Corporation as our magazine's inaugural Refrigerated Foods Processor of Year," says Bob Garrison, editor-in-chief, RFF. "Despite an economic downturn, Sandridge has continued to grow and invest in its business, its people and its Medina, Ohio operation."
There are several key attributes that make Sandridge stand out among food manufacturers across the U.S., including the following:
- Implementation of the "Fresh Initiative" with Giant Eagle (GE) to replenish the GE deli departments within 24 hours of an order
- Investment in a High-Pressure Processing system to deliver on culinary food safety assurances
- Invigoration of its retail deli product line through rebranding and repackaging with attractive, eye-catching new containers and labels
- Certification as a Safe Quality Food Level 2 food manufacturer
- Increased sustainability across operations and supply chain groups
"We are honored to be named the 2010 Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year, which wouldn't have been possible without our dedicated team of employees," says Mark D. Sandridge, chief executive officer, Sandridge Food Corporation. "The refrigerated foods category is paving the road now for an even stronger future for food processors."
"Sandridge has invested in a way that demonstrates mature category leadership," says Garrison. "It's going to be exciting to see how quickly this 'purpose-driven' company continues to grow." The Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year cover story is featured in the December 2010 issue of RFF and available online via this link. To learn more about Sandridge Food Corporation, visit here or call 330-764-6178.
About Sandridge Food Corporation
For more than 50 years, Sandridge Food Corporation, a family-owned refrigerated foods manufacturer located in Medina, Ohio, has produced fresh deli salads, soups, entrees, desserts, sauces and dips for the food service and retail sectors. A leader in the refrigerated foods industry in North America, Sandridge has built its rich heritage by having an unparalleled commitment to food safety, culinary excellence and world-class customer service. We consistently uphold our Brand Promise: To always provide unrivaled fresh foods with consistent hand-made quality that enhances the reputation of our customers.
Sandridge Food Corporation continues to lead the refrigerated foods industry by innovating and discovering solutions for our customers. Our products are produced in a state-of-the-art facility using cutting edge technologies and equipment including High Pressure Processing capabilities. We are a USDA-inspected production facility and a certified Safe Quality Food (SQF) 2000 Level 2 Food Manufacturer. Along with our extensive line of proven and successful fresh, refrigerated salads, soups and entrees, we have the flexibility and unique ability to customize signature fresh dishes and develop proprietary recipes for our customers, via our research and development department–staffed with a very experienced team of accredited chefs and food scientists.
For more information about Sandridge Food Corporation, visit the website.
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