Foodservice meat processor and distributor Diamond Ranch Foods, Ltd., New York, N.Y., said it agreed to purchase Executive Seafood, Inc., a Bronx, N.Y., seafood wholesaler.
Foodservice distributing giant Sysco Corporation, Houston, said it promoted William Day, currently senior vice president, merchandising and supply chain, to executive vice president, merchandising and supply chain.
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.
Keeping its name in front of consumers, casual restaurant operator T.G.I. Friday's, Carrollton, Texas, is introducing three flavored cheddar cheese dips.
Tired of $5 foot-long sandwiches? Another restaurant chain, Boston Market Corp., Golden, Colo., has been offering smaller portions of four popular menu items for $2.99 each.