GS1 US announced that 55 foodservice processors, distributors and operators have launched the Foodservice GS1 US Standards Initiative.

One of the industry's largest suppliers of frozen potato, appetizer and vegetable products, ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Eagle, Idaho, said it formed the "Lamb Weston Collaborative."

Market researcher The NPD Group, Inc., Port Washington, N.Y., promoted Mark East to president of its North America food and beverage business unit.

Kettle Cuisine, Chelsea, Mass., said it is the first foodservice soup processor-supplier to receive GIG® certification from The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO). The certification includes 10 Kettle Cuisine gluten-free soups.

Burger King Corp., Miami, will sell two new frozen microwaveable Burger King French fry products in select retailers -- including Wal-Mart stores -- this fall.

To help operators deliver a "less-is-more" experience, Johnsonville Sausage LLC now offers Sausage Minis.

With a contrarian approach to foodservice, Boston-based Panera Bread Co. has succeeded in growing financially and physically -- even during a recession when its competition is struggling, says USA Today.

Cheese processor Lactalis Foodservice, Buffalo, N.Y., said it promoted David Issenberg to foodservice channel marketing manager.

The National Turkey Federation (NTF), Washington, D.C., presented its annual “Turkey on the Menu” (T.O.M.) awards to foodservice operators in three foodservice categories.

Windsor Foods sampled two new additions to its Bernardi Grand-i-Oli line of super jumbo ravioli.