A recent study reveals that the nutritional value of frozen fruits and vegetables are generally equal to—and in some cases better than—their fresh counterparts.
Inventure Foods, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., introduced Rader Farms Fresh Start Fusions, a line of strategically paired frozen fruits and vegetables pre-mixed for at-home smoothies and frozen beverages.
London-based Nomad Holdings Ltd. entered into an agreement to acquire Iglo Foods Holdings Ltd., a UK-based frozen food processor, from a company backed by the Permira funds, subject to customary closing conditions.
Belgium-based Greenyard Foods merged with Univeg, a Belgium-based supplier of fresh produce, and Peatinvest N.V., a holding company headquartered in Belgium, to create a global leader in fruit and vegetables.
Del Monte Foods, Inc. completed the acquisition of Sager Creek Vegetable Co., a Siloam Springs, Ark.-based producer of specialty vegetables under the Veg-all, Freshlike, Popeye, Princella, Trappey's and Allens brands for foodservice and retail.