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.
Local news media reported that McCain Foods USA, Lisle, Ill., told workers in Fort Atkinson, Wis., that the plant's specialty food production line -- responsible for breaded mushrooms, zucchini and other items -- will be closed in August or September.
Although the phrase, “burning the candle at both ends” has an unhealthy association, ConAgra Foods’ Lamb Weston frozen potato and appetizer business proves that a food processor can be equally busy at both ends of its business - from agriculture to insights research - while the company prospers.
Schwan's Consumer Brands North America Inc., Bloomington, Minn., said it appointed Travis Bautz as vice president in charge of a newly formed Product Innovation team.
More than ever, tough economic times have consumers looking for restaurant-quality options to make at home. And no restaurant experience is complete without an appetizer.
Mar-Lees Seafood LLC, New Bedford, Mass., a shellfish and appetizer product supplier, announced it has appointed Zac Schwarzbach as vice president of sales & marketing.
First impressions sometimes can be a little misleading.
In the case of Good Wives, a nearly 30-year-old frozen hors d’oeuvres company in Lynn, Mass., the company’s name has nothing to do with submissive types serving their husbands.