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Protolabs Rebrands Its Manufacturing Partner Network from Hubs to Protolabs Network

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Engineering, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Consumer Electronics, Acquisition, Digital, Hub, Bodor, Video game

Digital manufacturing leader Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) launched today its rebranded Protolabs Network service that leverages global manufacturing partners for expanded capabilities and pricing options.

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  • Digital manufacturing leader Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) launched today its rebranded Protolabs Network service that leverages global manufacturing partners for expanded capabilities and pricing options.
  • The transition comes almost three years after acquiring the Amsterdam-based manufacturing network, which has seen significant annual growth since the 2021 acquisition.
  • The manufacturing partner network complements the low-volume, on-demand manufacturing services also available from Protolabs.
  • To learn more about Protolabs’ hybrid manufacturing model that combines factory and network capabilities, check out its breakdown of the framework for the future .

New Frozen Foods Research Reveals Steady Shopping Behavior among Americans

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Other Consumer, Women, Supermarket, Men, Family, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Taste, Frozen food, Food industry, Health, American Frozen Food Institute, Human, AFFI, Research, Multimedia, FMI, Environment, Bodor, Analytics, Food court, Perception, Convenience food, Online shopping, Grocery store, Frozen

“Frozen foods offer the complete package of solutions for today’s shoppers.”

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  • “Frozen foods offer the complete package of solutions for today’s shoppers.”
    Frozen food’s core consumers, defined as those who consume these foods daily or every few days, held at 38% of all shoppers.
  • In addition to appreciating the convenience and time-savings made possible by frozen foods, the core consumer also reports enjoying the quality and nutrition found in the frozen food aisle.
  • For shoppers, frozen foods help meet this new definition of value.”
    The new research also identified that consumers turn to the frozen food aisle as they look for better-for-you products.
  • The research was conducted by 210 Analytics and is made possible by Brecon Foods, Hillphoenix, Nortera and Wawona Frozen Foods.

Protolabs Appoints Agnes Semington as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Software, Hardware, Technology, Other Manufacturing, Steel, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive Manufacturing, Transport, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Multimedia, Semington, Bodor, NYSE, CHRO, Acquisition, Shutterfly, DEI, Human, Management, Protolabs

Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB), the world’s leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced Agnes Semington as its global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

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  • Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB), the world’s leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced Agnes Semington as its global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005723054/en/
    Protolabs' new Chief Human Resources Officer, Agnes Semington, will lead the digital manufacturer’s global HR organization.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are very excited to welcome Agnes as the next leader of our human resources team at Protolabs,” said Rob Bodor, President and CEO at Protolabs.
  • I look forward to building on the strong foundation that has made Protolabs not only a great company, but a sought-after career destination.”
    Bodor added: “Agnes’ appointment reaffirms Protolabs’ commitment to excellence in human resources management.

New Research Reveals Frozen Food’s Role in Reducing Food Waste

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
Environment, Women, Supermarket, Men, Sustainability, Family, Food, Beverage, Lifestyle, Consumer, Retail, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Business, SNAP, Vegetable, Publication, Freezing, Behavior, Risk, AFFI, Food court, Cornell University, Bodor, Convenience food

Now, two new studies reveal that consumers turn to frozen food to help reduce their food waste footprint at home.

Key Points: 
  • Now, two new studies reveal that consumers turn to frozen food to help reduce their food waste footprint at home.
  • Publications from the Cornell University Dyson School of Business and market research firm 210 Analytics cast light on the lower waste rates of frozen food and how consumers are utilizing frozen food to fight back against waste, respectively.
  • Eighty-three percent of survey respondents agreed that buying frozen food is a good solution to limit the amount of food waste in their household.
  • Consumers also reported that frozen ingredients provided additional meal flexibility, with nine in 10 frozen food consumers agreeing that frozen food allows having a backup plan without the risk of spoilage.

 Consumers Agree: It’s Easier to Eat More Produce and Reduce Food Waste with Frozen Fruits and Vegetables on Hand

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
Other Retail, Supermarket, Public Policy, Government, Convenience Store, Food, Beverage, Retail, Public Policy, Organic Food, Other Policy Issues, Habit, American Frozen Food Institute, Environment, Drink, Hunger, Center for Economic Studies (U.S. Census Bureau), Diet, Food industry, Household, Food science, AFFI, Analytics, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Bodor, Vegetable, Onion, Fruit, SNAP, Human, Grocery store, Convenience food

Frozen fruits and vegetables help make it easier for a variety of households and demographic groups to easily increase their produce consumption and reduce their food waste.

Key Points: 
  • Frozen fruits and vegetables help make it easier for a variety of households and demographic groups to easily increase their produce consumption and reduce their food waste.
  • The report, Frozen Fruits & Vegetables: Perceptions, Uses and Expectations among U.S. Consumers and SNAP-Eligible Households, revealed that the widespread purchase and use help increase produce consumption.
  • Among the more than 1,500 consumers surveyed, the majority (86%) agreed that having frozen fruits and vegetables makes it easier to eat more produce.
  • Eight out of 10 SNAP-eligible survey respondents agreed that frozen fruits and vegetables make it easier to eat more produce, prevent food waste and help save money.

Foodservice Operators Turn to Frozen Foods to Meet their Business Needs

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Food Tech, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Convenience Store, Technology, Supermarket, Food, Beverage, Health, American Frozen Food Institute, Growth, Technomancy, Taste, Vegetable, Simplot, Bodor, Research, Food science, Human, Industry, CEO, Face, Association, Environment, AFFI, Seafood, Solution, Food delivery, Convenience food

Operators face unique and pressing challenges in todays new foodservice environment and frozen foods are a beneficial resource to address these needs, said Alison Bodor, AFFI President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Operators face unique and pressing challenges in todays new foodservice environment and frozen foods are a beneficial resource to address these needs, said Alison Bodor, AFFI President and CEO.
  • From ease of preparation to year-round availability to reduced food waste, foodservice operators are recognizing the performance advantage of frozen foods.
  • The Power of Frozen in Foodservice also revealed that frozen foods are impactful in managing market challenges facing foodservice operators.
  • Frozen foods help to meet the immediate demands of foodservice operators and should be part of future success strategies, added Bodor.

Homewatch CareGivers in Sterling, Virginia Marks 22nd Franchise Location to Select FluentStream as its Communications Provider

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Technology, Apps, Applications, VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, Compliance, Bodor, Communication, Unified communications as a service, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Holiday, CEO, Caregiver, Built-in, Â, Residential care, Online shopping, LinkedIn

Homewatch CareGivers in Sterling, Virginia has chosen FluentStream , the fastest-growing unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) provider for small to medium-sized organizations, as its communications provider.

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  • Homewatch CareGivers in Sterling, Virginia has chosen FluentStream , the fastest-growing unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) provider for small to medium-sized organizations, as its communications provider.
  • Homewatch CareGivers operates a network of home care specialists across the U.S. and Canada, of which 22 locations including corporate headquarters have chosen FluentStream as their communication services provider.
  • Homewatch CareGivers needed a flexible, customizable system to support the needs of its caregivers and clients 24/7 and remotely.
  • The FluentStream phone system fully integrates with the Homewatch CareGivers HomeTools software to automatically record incoming calls and provide screen popups with client information.

TECO Energy Leads Support for 21 & Change 4th Annual Champions for Change Challenge

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
Education, Family, Disability, TECO Energy, Bodor, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cotter family, University of Tampa, Masonic lodge, Change, Courage, Port Tampa Bay, Disability in Canada, City, Partnership, Interest, University, Organization, Eventbrite, Developmental disability, Friends, Athlete, FREE, Vein

TAMPA, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 21 & Change President John Bodor announced today on behalf of the board of directors and advisory council that TECO Energy will serve as the non-profit's first flagship sponsor for the 4th Annual Champions for Change Challenge.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 21 & Change President John Bodor announced today on behalf of the board of directors and advisory council that TECO Energy will serve as the non-profit's first flagship sponsor for the 4th Annual Champions for Change Challenge.
  • 21 & Change, Inc. is a Florida-based non-profit organization that champions inclusion, education, and human rights for people with developmental disabilities.
  • 21 & Change works in partnership with other nonprofit and disability rights organizations for state and national public policy.
  • The organization strives for individuals with disabilities to engage in full and meaningful lives, and community support of this vision.

Protolabs Announces Departure of CFO John Way, Appoints Dan Schumacher Interim CFO

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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Dan Schumacher, Vice President of Investor Relations and FP&A, has been named Interim CFO effective December 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Dan Schumacher, Vice President of Investor Relations and FP&A, has been named Interim CFO effective December 1, 2021.
  • Schumacher will continue to work closely with Way and Rob Bodor, Protolabs President and CEO, over the next month to ensure a smooth transition.
  • It has been a great pleasure to serve as CFO of Protolabs over the past seven years, said John Way.
  • Finally, Protolabs expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

New Study Pinpoints Frozen Food Gain to Three P’s

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Food, Beverage, Retail, Nutrition (journal), Â, Vegetable, American Frozen Food Institute, Nutrition Journal, Frozen food, Human, Food science, Multimedia, Association, Bodor, Seafood, Industry, Longevity, AFFI, Meat, Environment, Food, Convenience food

Frozen food sales were up 21 percent in 2020 and, according to IRI , some categories of frozen foods are still outpacing 2020 sales.

Key Points: 
  • Frozen food sales were up 21 percent in 2020 and, according to IRI , some categories of frozen foods are still outpacing 2020 sales.
  • A recent study from Deloitte points to perishability, price and preference as the three factors influencing consumers desire for frozen.
  • In head-to-head comparisons, between 40% and 50% of consumers now see frozen food as just as good or better than fresh food.
  • The American Frozen Food Institute is the member-driven national trade association representing all segments of the frozen food supply chain from manufacturers to suppliers and distributors.