RFA Member News

RFA Auction Initiates Company-Wide Luncheon for Delkor Employees

In May, employees of RFA Associate member Delkor Systems were treated to a luncheon as a result of Delkor President Dale Andersen's purchase during the Live Auction at this year's RFA Annual Conference in Texas.

The Live Auction, which was held to raise funds for RFA Special Projects, was a lively event and Dale was a generous winner of one of the tastiest prizes of the evening - a barbeque rib dinner from Rendevous restaurant in Memphis donated by RFA member St. Clair Foods. When Dale came up with the idea for an employee luncheon, St. Clair Foods donated additional ribs, and three other RFA companies stepped up to donate their products as well, including salads from Reser's Fine Foods, gelatin from Lakeview Farms, and soup from Kettle Cuisine.

"The employees loved it," stated Dale Andersen. "Each month we have a luncheon after our company-wide meeting. Usually we serve pizza, so this was a real treat for everyone. It was a great opportunity for our employees to enjoy food produced by some of our customers."

Delkor 2 To complete the menu, beverages donated by Plains Dairy and ice cream donated by Wells Dairy were also provided. These companies are also Delkor customers.

Delkor continues to grow as a result of the success of its customers. With the expansion of an additional 30,000 square feet added for production and warehousing, and the addition of employees putting the total to over 90, Delkor is positioned to continue to provide the same level of service its customers have come to appreciate.

We thank Delkor for their continued support and involvement in the RFA! Delkor 3

Deli Business honors RFA Technical Director Martin Mitchell with People's Award

In its June issue, Deli Business magazine named RFA Technical Director Martin Mitchell as a winner of its 3rd Annual People's Award.

This award, presented each year by the magazine, recognizes 10 industry leaders who have made a difference in business and the world. The recipients are nominated by their peers and selected based on success in their jobs, demonstration of high ethical and moral standards, willingness to help others succeed, and industry involvement that goes beyond the quotidian requirements of their jobs.

Nancy Wingfield, director of foodservice for RFA member Ukrop's Super Markets was also honored as an award winner.

Congratulations to Marty and Nancy on this notable recognition!