The (Riverside, Calif.) Press-Enterprise reported that Tesco PLC's U.S. fresh retailing chain, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, El Segundo, Calif., plans to acquire the California operations of two food processor suppliers.
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association, Harrisburg, Pa., (NFRA) said it established the NFRA Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame to honor individuals for refrigerated food industry contributions.
The world's largest cold supply chain group, the Global Cold Chain Alliance, Alexandria, Va., said it has published its 2010 Global Cold Chain Directory.
Now describing itself as a "global powerhouse in snacks, confectionery and quick meals," Kraft Foods Inc., Northfield, Ill., used the 2010 Food Marketing Institute show in Las Vegas to debut more than 30 new products, including several refrigerated offerings.
Several refrigerated and frozen food processors were honored as top vendors to Darden Restaurants Inc., the Orlando, Fla., parent to such chains as Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Bahama Breeze.