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Recur Software has announced its acquisition of Innova Zones, a provider of asset and compliance management solutions tailored for food processing facilities.

This acquisition marks Recur's strategic entry into the food processing sector, underscoring its commitment to enhancing operational efficiencies within the industry.

Founded in 2014, Innova Zones has established itself as a vital partner for over 170 food processing plants across the US, including several major producers.

The company's innovative platform integrates comprehensive asset tracking, compliance management, and audit automation, providing food processors with essential tools to maintain operational integrity and regulatory compliance.

By improving visibility into critical resources such as storerooms, sanitation gear and employee uniforms, Innova Zones helps its clients mitigate audit failures, reduce waste and achieve substantial cost savings – often reaching six figures within months.

Brian Barker, the founder of Innova Zones, will transition to the role of chairman, while Zack Suther, the current COO, will step up as CEO.

“Building Innova Zones over the past decade has been about solving real problems for operators who are under constant pressure to do more with less," Barker said. "Partnering with Recur, which shares our philosophy of long-term, customer-first growth, gives us confidence that this next chapter will bring even more innovation and impact for the industry.”

Charlie Serota, co-founder of Recur Software, highlighted the strategic rationale behind the acquisition. “What stood out about Innova Zones is the way it delivers immediate, tangible results for operators at the highest level in food processing,” he noted. “We are thrilled to welcome Brian, Zack, and the entire Innova Zones team into the Recur network and look forward to supporting their next phase of growth.”

Recur Software plans to continue investing in Innova Zones’ technology and team, ensuring that it retains its leadership position in food processing compliance and operational software. The company is also exploring additional verticals that could benefit from Innova Zones’ robust platform.