3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. (SSI), Mclean, Va., said the 3-A Symbol and other marks were legally registered in China.

AAK USA Inc, Edison, N.J., said it opened its newest customer innovation center in Richmond, Calif.

MarketPlace, a strategic partner to food and beverage and other brands and businesses, announced several facility, staff and industry growth efforts, including the opening of its first satellite location in Orange County, Calif.

GEA, Düsseldorf, Germany, said it launched its new nitrogen freezing pilot plant for bacteria, giving dairy and other food processors the opportunity to try out the new technology in their own plants before investing in production-scale equipment.

Denali Ingredients, New Berlin, Wis., said that the role of company President Neal Glaeser will expand to include the role and responsibilities of CEO of Denali Companies.

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) partnered with ABB, Cary, N.C., to introduce the first youth apprenticeship program for advanced manufacturing in Arkansas.

The mark affirms that the products are compatible with 3-A design criteria.

The winning entries offer solutions to today’s food trends of plant-based and upcycled ingredients.

Through the deal, engineered equipment supplier Duravant will expand its global offerings.