Articles Tagged with ''refrigerated foods''

The Wall Street Journal reported that Walgreen Co. (WAG), Deerfield, Ill., will test chilled food sales at up to 12 stores this fall.

The (Riverside, Calif.) Press-Enterprise reported that Tesco PLC's U.S. fresh retailing chain, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, El Segundo, Calif., plans to acquire the California operations of two food processor suppliers.

Eric Lawser, CAE,has joined the Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) as executive director.

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association, Harrisburg, Pa., (NFRA) said it established the NFRA Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame to honor individuals for refrigerated food industry contributions.

The world's largest cold supply chain group, the Global Cold Chain Alliance, Alexandria, Va., said it has published its 2010 Global Cold Chain Directory.

Hans Kissle Food Co., Haverhill, Mass., said it recently scored 99.9 on a 100-point audit by Chicago-based Silliker Inc., a global auditing firm.

Now describing itself as a "global powerhouse in snacks, confectionery and quick meals," Kraft Foods Inc., Northfield, Ill., used the 2010 Food Marketing Institute show in Las Vegas to debut more than 30 new products, including several refrigerated offerings.

On-trend products, leaner organizations and acquisitions offer “green shoots” of hope in prepared food markets.

Two cold food experts discuss how food safety issues affect the plant floor.

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.