HelloFresh selects Samsara as telematics partner. HelloFresh has chosen Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations(R) Platform, as its telematics partner. The meal-kit provider will use Samsara's technology to improve driver safety, vehicle health and food quality across its Benelux delivery network. Full rollout across more than 500 electric vans. Following a successful pilot in the Netherlands, HelloFresh Benelux will deploy Samsara across its entire fleet of more than 500 electric delivery vans. These vehicles operate from more than 10 regional hubs, so the rollout covers a significant part of the company's last-mile delivery operation. Why food delivery fleets need Connected Operations. Food e-commerce and meal-kit providers run some of the most complex logistics networks in the industry. Managing physical operations at this scale demands real-time visibility into driver safety, vehicle health and temperature compliance. That need is especially pressing for forward-thinking electric fleets that work across multiple hubs. Building a safer driving culture. Safety sits at the centre of the partnership. "At HelloFresh, innovation is at the heart of everything we do, from our kitchens to our final-mile delivery," said Mark Sugirtharajah, Senior Director Logistics Europe at HelloFresh. "Partnering with Samsara allows us to take our safety policies and operational practices to the next level. By providing our drivers with feedback on their driving style, we can proactively foster a safer driving culture, dramatically reduce on-road incidents, and better protect the communities we serve." Regular feedback gives drivers clear guidance on how to improve. Over time, this approach can help HelloFresh Benelux reduce incidents and strengthen its safety standards across every hub. Telematics, temperature monitoring and driver tools. HelloFresh Benelux will use Samsara's open platform for advanced telematics, real-time safety coaching and temperature monitoring to protect food quality. Drivers will also use the Samsara Driver App to streamline their daily workflows. The platform integrates seamlessly into HelloFresh's existing proprietary IT landscape, so the new tools sit alongside the systems the company already relies on. A new benchmark for modern, sustainable fleets. Samsara sees the partnership as a strong endorsement of its approach. "HelloFresh is a global pioneer in food tech, and we are excited to be selected as their long-term partner to digitise their physical operations in the Benelux," said Ryan Yu, VP of Product at Samsara. "By moving away from siloed systems and embracing our integrated platform, HelloFresh is establishing a new benchmark for how modern, sustainable fleets operate. This collaboration demonstrates how Connected Operations can empower teams to protect their drivers, safeguard their cargo, and run more efficient networks in real time." What the deployment means for fleet operators. The rollout reflects a wider shift towards integrated platforms that replace disconnected tools. By bringing safety coaching, vehicle data and temperature monitoring into one system, HelloFresh Benelux can spot issues earlier and respond faster. Fleet managers weighing up their own telematics options can also learn from the approach. HelloFresh started with a pilot in the Netherlands, tested the technology in real conditions and then committed to a full deployment. That staged route offers a practical model for other operators planning to electrify and digitise their fleets.

Sargento announces leadership appointments. By Aditya September 25, 2026 4 Mins Read Sargento, the family-owned company known for its leadership in natural cheese and snacking innovation, is continuing to build on its recognition by Fast Company as one of the "World's Most Innovative Companies." To support sustainable, long-term growth, the company is strengthening its leadership, capabilities, and operational excellence. These efforts include new leadership appointments in Food Safety & Quality, Manufacturing, and Strategic Sourcing, along with a planned transition within the Innovation organization. "At Sargento, our success has always been built on high quality, real food innovation, and a commitment to our stakeholders. As we position our leadership team to guide us into the future, we are strengthening the values that have driven us for generations. I am confident they will lead Sargento with integrity and a commitment to the principles my grandfather, Leonard Gentine, instilled in our company from the very beginning." -Louie Gentine, third-generation Chairman and CEO of Sargento Rod Hogan, Senior Vice President of Innovation, has announced his intent to retire in January 2027. After years of shaping Sargento's culture, launching some of the company's most successful products and inspiring the next generation of leaders, Rod was honored with the Founder's Ring, the company's highest recognition. His career has been marked by creativity, kindness, and a commitment to developing others. Sargento is grateful for Rod's leadership and his profound impact on our vision to be the most innovative, best-loved real food company. Holly Baumgart will succeed Rod as Senior Vice President of Innovation. Holly currently serves as Vice President of New Platform Development at Sargento. Over her tenure, Holly has held multiple successful leadership roles across Information Technology, Strategic Planning, and New Products. Her deep understanding of Sargento's business positions her well to lead the next phase of the company's innovation strategy and execution, which has added $1 billion in category growth in the past 5 years. Holly assumes her new responsibilities immediately, while Rod will focus on knowledge transfer and expertise sharing until his retirement in January 2027. As Vice President of Food Safety and Quality, Tim Finnerty will direct Sargento's food safety and quality assurance strategy, leading the teams and standards that ensure the brand consistently delivers high-quality natural cheese products and ingredients. Tim brings more than 12 years of food industry leadership experience building world-class safety cultures and scalable quality systems. He previously served as Vice President of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs at DO & CO across North America. He also held executive quality roles at HelloFresh, where his team earned the prestigious Black Pearl Award from the International Association for Food Protection for corporate excellence. Steve Cahoon has accepted the role of Vice President of Strategic Sourcing after 15 years with Sargento. In this position, Steve will lead operational continuity and maintain strong supply chain performance. He previously served as Vice President of Manufacturing, where he delivered strong operational success and meaningful cost savings while implementing the company's manufacturing strategy of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People (SQCDP) to align manufacturing teams with Sargento's corporate strategies. In his new capacity, Steve will leverage his deep operational background to drive strategic procurement and supply chain excellence. Sargento welcomes Jack Lindsay, who will lead operations across Sargento's manufacturing network as the new Vice President of Manufacturing, succeeding Steve Cahoon in the role to shape operational policies, plan plant capacity, drive efficiency, and maintain high safety standards. Jack brings more than 14 years of CPG operations leadership experience, with deep expertise in plant management, manufacturing strategy, and continuous improvement programs. Before joining Sargento, he served as Vice President, Operations Business Lead at Danone North America, overseeing operational performance, capital projects, and category growth strategy. "We're all excited about these leadership changes as they set the Sargento Family up well for accelerated growth and Operational excellence. Our COO leadership team will continue to work together to grow our capabilities and ensure Sargento continues to set the standard for quality and innovation in the CPG industry. We look forward to adding their knowledge and expertise as we write the next chapter of Sargento." -Michael Pellegrino, Chief Operating Officer of Sargento With over 2,500 employees and $1.7 billion in net sales, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. Founded in 1953 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Sargento is proud to have introduced America to pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses and cheese blends. Today, Sargento is still based in Wisconsin, where they manufacture and markets amazing shredded, sliced, and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients.

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