Think of it as an egg roll with a southern twist. That's how Soul Sisters Foods Inc., Paterson, N.J., talks about its new line of Soul Rolls for retail and foodservice markets.
Poultry in paradise? Margaritaville Foods, Exeter, N.H., has expanded its island-inspired product line with three varieties of Margaritaville chicken breast chunks.
Capitalizing on mini-sandwich and burger trends in casual dining and quick-serve restaurants, Nestle Prepared Foods Co., Solon, Ohio, has introduced Hot Pockets SIDESHOTS, a line of on-the-go sandwich snacks.
Proclaiming that "America’s love affair with meat and potatoes is as strong as ever," Cargill, Wichita, Kan., and H.J. Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., formed a promotional partnership for Cargill ground beef and Ore-Ida potato products.
Frozen pizza and snacks was the strongest private label growth category during a 52-week period ending July 11, 2009, according to The Nielsen Company.
Triangle Capital Corp., (TCAP) Raleigh, N.C., said it closed a $7.5 million subordinated debt investment in private label processor Frozen Specialties Inc., Holland, Ohio.
ConAgra Foods said its Lamb Weston foodservice potato and appetizer business will build a "state-of-the-art environmentally friendly" food plant near Delhi, La., to process frozen sweet potato fries.