Two independent scientific studies conducted by the University of Chester, United Kingdom, and Leatherhead Food Research, London, on compounds in fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables indicate that frozen may have higher antioxidant levels than their fresh counterparts.
Inventure Foods, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., signed a letter of intent to purchase substantially all of the assets of Fresh Frozen Foods, LLC, a Jefferson, Ga.-based branded frozen vegetable processor.
Working together with the Burley Foods team, Green Giant was able to refine the recipes and develop a new, chef-inspired lineup of frozen vegetables—Green Giant Seasoned Steamers—what is said to be one of the first sauce-free seasoned frozen vegetable lines available.
Lamex Food Group, Bloomington, Minn., entered into an agreement to acquire a significant holding in Mondi Serbia, a processor of frozen fruit and vegetables.
Lisa’s Organics, the Carmelian Bay, Calif., maker of certified-organic vegetable frozen side dishes, combined the highest-quality veggies with chef-inspired sauces that go from freezer to dinner plate in just five minutes.