In early October, a large contingent of associates representing the far reaches of Rich’s global enterprise converged in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the International Bakery Industry Expo (IBIE). The convention, held once every three years, is the preeminent industry event, assembling the largest collection of…
After Hurricane Sandy devastated the coastal areas of New York and New Jersey last year, Rich’s associates came together to help our neighbors downstate with a relief drive for essential supplies. That turnout was tremendous as we exceeded our original goal of filling one truck…
The success of Rich Products Corporation has been based in no small way on family values. Fittingly, this includes some familial connections that have dotted the organization, beginning with the Rich family that founded the global food company and leads it to this day. The…
As part of Rich’s commitment to “Do What’s Right,” the company recently began participating as an ENERGY STAR® Partner with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ENERGY STAR is a voluntary partnership introduced by the EPA to promote energy efficiency and environmental protection. The…
The sweetness and simplicity of sugar cookies, with their eye-catching frosted tops and mouth-watering flavor, have made the indulgent treat a cornerstone in America’s love affair with cookies for decades. Rich’s new fully-finished Frosted Sugar Cookies are now available in the marketplace and meet the…
Productos Rich was recently recognized as one of the 50 most innovative companies by “InformationWeek Mexico” magazine. The prestigious publication applauded Rich’s work on a mobile application that enables technical and commercial in-store bakery (ISB) team members in Mexico to collect, analyze, compare and track…
The freezer case at your local retailer just got a little trendier; full of new desserts with lush European influences. Move over party-sized ice cream cakes and make way for an everyday indulgence with the allure of Greek yogurt, America’s top selling yogurt. Infused with…
Rich’s frozen and UHT (ultra-high temperature) emulsions manufacturing facility in Daegu, Korea recently received the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification from the Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA). After a rigorous inspection process, the KFDA confirmed that the Daegu facility satisfactorily meets…
New school foodservice trends, products and training methods were among the topics on the plate at Rich’s sixth annual School Nutrition Roundtable, attended by a select, diverse group of school nutrition professionals from across the United States. “The School Nutrition Roundtable illustrates the Rich Experience…
Tens of thousands of America’s finest military personnel are stationed throughout Europe, far away from family, friends and the simple pleasures of everyday American life. Nothing tastes more like home than an original American milkshake made with real ice cream and milk. Thanks to f’real,…
Rich’s recently welcomed the National Association of College & University Food Service’s (NACUFS) annual Food Service Management Institute (FSMI) conference, marking the 15th consecutive year hosting it. The NACUFS selects individuals from colleges, universities, medical learning centers and private academies across the country to participate in…
Rich’s exhibit was once again a premier stop for visitors and participants of the 28th AAHAR expo, the largest fair for the Food & Hospitality sector in India, held in New Delhi. Rich’s brought the Rich Experience to life, transporting visitors to a trendy QSR…
A nourishing breakfast is always the best way to start each day, and Rich’s Breakfast Menu Inspiration contest was an exciting challenge for foodservice operators and a rewarding endeavor for the three $1000 winners. The promotional contest kicked-off the 2013 foodservice year, stimulating operators to…
Thirty Rich’s associates and leaders recently attended the Annual Leadership Development Conference presented by the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF). The dynamic group returned to Rich’s with a renewed sense of passion, heightened self-awareness and valuable personal reflection. Through workshops and networking opportunities, they strengthened essential…
On April 25, the associates at Rich’s Gallatin facility exercised their green thumbs as part of the annual effort to preserve, protect and beautify the plant’s surrounding environment. This was the 11th annual Bubba’s Earth Day event, marking more than a decade of “Doing What’s…
Rich Products of South Korea is proud to announce that team member Young Jin Choi has earned the extraordinary title of Master Baker, the highest certificate awarded to baking experts by the South Korean government. Years of dedication to his craft, professionalism and technical expertise…
The Crossroads Culinary Center at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York (UB), is a remarkable new dining experience for students and Rich’s pizza creations are positioned at the forefront of this fresh, market-style eatery. Rich’s perfected the thin crust, New York-style pizza students crave…
In India and other parts of the Asian continent, Rich Products Corporation is showing women not just how to enhance their skills in the kitchen, but also how to leverage them into moneymaking careers. Through its growing Home Baker Training Program, the company is helping…
Danish Crowns are the royalty of any pastry line; rich, buttery, flaky pastry sits as a crown around a generous filling. This divine indulgence is now manufactured in the Rich’s South African facility and ready for distribution to Foodservice, in-store bakery and convenience store customers…
Breakfast is commonly hailed as the most important meal of the day, but for the past five years it has also been the most popular and fastest growing daypart. Fed by convenience, lower price-points and portability, breakfast has become the bright spot of the restaurant…
Rich’s takes all the guesswork out of the mouth-watering smokehouse flavors consumers’ demand, and offers chefs the highest quality, most authentic smoked meats; giving operators the freedom to create endless menu applications that extend far beyond the borders of Bar-B-Q. Rich’s is the largest authentic…
Little more than a year ago, Rich’s associate Dave Packer watched a news program highlighting a widespread homelessness epidemic. Today, Packer has actively engaged himself, and Rich Products, in efforts to be a part of the solution. Partnering with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless,…
Each year, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) hosts an annual conference that is likened to the Oscar’s of the culinary world. It brings together international chefs, exotic ingredients, native cooking techniques and, as the name suggests, Worlds of Flavor. It’s quite simply a chef’s…
When Hurricane Sandy tore across the eastern US coast in late October it left thousands of families cold, hungry and homeless in its wake. The tragic events of that day crippled transportation, shutdown businesses and changed countless lives forever. As families begin to rebuild and…
It’s all in a day’s work! In his professional life as District Distribution Supervisor for Rich’s Frozen Ice Cream Cakes in Tampa, Florida, Shawn Wolf exerts his expertise in frozen foods. But beyond the tasty treats in the freezer case, Wolf pursues a wide array…
In September of 2012, Rich’s Culinary team of fourteen technically skilled and savvy professional chefs experienced three-days of intense learning, creating and exploring food trends in the kitchens of the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, amid the lush vineyards of the Napa Valley, California….
In July 2012, Rich’s Executive Team member Maureen Hurley traveled to Nicaragua to learn more about land reform in Central America. The trip, sponsored by Agros International,a non-profit group committed to breaking the cycle of poverty for rural families by enabling landless communities to achieve…
Some organizations, much like fine ingredients, simply work well together. Rich Products and the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County share a natural connection; both are driven to improve community well-being. For more than 20 years, Rich’s has partnered with the United Way to…
Stephanie Argentine loves to talk about “kick-the-door-open” opportunities. As the Global Director of Talent Management & Organizational Development for Rich Products Corporation, Argentine and her team often are fixated on “identifying doors that the business has cracked open and then figuring out, from a talent…
It’s often said that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” In Canada, Rich’s Fort Erie, Ontario, plant has taken the notion quite seriously. Lately, the associates there have been diverting virtually all of the facility’s production waste away from landfills and into a booming…
