Meat processors AdvancePierre Foods, Cincinnati, and Johnsonville Sausage, Sheboygan Falls, Wis., said they formed a strategic alliance that gives AdvancePierre exclusive foodservice distribution rights for Johnsonville Sausage products.
Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said it hired Sean Connolly as chief executive officer of its North American Retail and Foodservice business effective January 17, 2012.
Rosina Food Products Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., said it purchased the assets of San Rallo Italian Specialties from Mitsui Foods Inc., a Norwood, N.J., food importer and distributor.
As convenience stores continue offering busy consumers more options for meals and snacks, new research by Technomic finds consumers are taking advantage of the expanding foodservice options.
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.