Distributing giant U.S. Foodservice, Rosemont, Ill., said it changed its name and brand marketing to US Foods.

Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said CJ Fraleigh, chief executive officer of North America,  resigned from the company to pursue other opportunities.

Packaged Facts says convenience stores are rolling out their own branded foodservice programs that return higher margins while also improving food quality and healthfulness.

Yogurt processor The Dannon Company, Inc., White Plains, N.Y., announced three senior management appointments.

It’s (game) show time for food processors as consumers evaluate new products, packaging and pricing.

Foodservice market researcher Technomic said it conducted the industry's first look at the prepared food commissaries serving in-store supermarket delis and convenience stores.

Avocado products processor Calavo Growers, Inc., Santa Paula, Calif., said it agreed to buy Renaissance Food Group (RFG), LLC, a Rancho Cordova, Calif., processor of retail fresh-cut fruit and vegetables.

CJ Foods, Commerce, Calif., used the National Restaurant Show in Chicago to debut a new Asian foods foodservice business through CJ Omni Inc.

Frozen foodservice and contract food processor Overhill Farms Inc., Los Angeles, released second quarter earnings last Friday and noted that "the company is in discussions regarding a significant potential acquisition and has retained BofA Merrill Lynch."