Articles Tagged with ''frozen entrees''

In less time than it takes to order Chinese and have it delivered, home cooks now can prepare their favorite Chinese dishes. General Mills, Minneapolis, says new Wanchai Ferry frozen entrees satisfy cravings for Chinese take-out.

Frozen food giant Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, Mountain Lakes, N.J., said it hired Robert J. ("Bob") Gamgort as its chief executive officer, effective immediately.

ConAgra Foods Inc., Omaha, Neb., expects by next spring to complete $92 million worth of capital improvements to its Russellville, Ark., frozen entree plant.

U.S. food and beverage processors will invest an estimated $6.5 billion their manufacturing and distribution assets during the next two years according to Industrial Info Resources (IIR).

Chicken processor Foster Farms, Livingston, Calif., said it agreed to buy the Fernando's and El Extremo frozen Mexican foodservice business, brands and assets from ConAgra Foods Inc.

Using microwave steam cooking technology, Sea Star Seafood Corp., Marlborough, Mass., developed the Beacon Light Steam microwaveable entrée line. 

Talk about turning up the heat. ConAgra Foods has been testing Marie Callender’s Signature Sautés at Wal-Mart stores.

“Banish boring from your lunch break!” is how Nestle Prepared Foods Co. introduced its new Lean Cuisine Café Classic entrees last month.

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc., El Segundo, Calif., said new 40- to 45-ounce prepared meals -- introduced just last month -- already have become big sellers.

Frozen pizza and hand-held entree processor Little Lady Foods, Elk Grove Village, Ill., said it hired industry veteran Brian Demos to lead Little Lady's R&D and technical services departments.