Cheese, snack, sauce and ingredients processor Sargento Foods Inc., Plymouth, Wis., announced several research and development appointments.

BC-USA Inc., New Holland, Pa., said it has eliminated artificial flavors, colors and preservatives and that its Alouette brand is the nation's first spreadable cheese that is 100 percent all-natural.

Cheese processor Lactalis Foodservice, Buffalo, N.Y., said it promoted David Issenberg to foodservice channel marketing manager.

Lactalis Foodservice, Buffalo, N.Y., said it expects by late 2010 to complete an undisclosed expansion at the company's Nampa, Idaho, cheese processing plant.

Cheese processor Sargento Foods Inc. has three new offerings that add quick creativity and flavor to any meal.

Chicken, beef and pork giant Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., honored five companies during its fourth annual "Supplier of the Year" awards program.

Chicken and prepared meats giant Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., announced several personnel appointments.

Industrial cheese, ingredient and sauce supplier Sargento Food Ingredients, Plymouth, Wis., launched the Sargento Idea Center (www.SargentoIdeaCenter.com), a virtual creativity kitchen.

Just in time for summer fiestas, Sargento Foods Inc., Plymouth, Wis., added an Authentic Mexican cheese variety to its Artisan Blends cheese line.

Rising Sun Farms, Phoenix, Ore., offers Cheese Tortettes (cheese spreads) in three-ounce grab-and-go sizes. Varieties include Artichoke Lemon, Chocolate Mocha, Gorgonzola, Key Lime, Pesto Dried Tomato and Sweet Pepper & Chipotle.