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Just in time for summer, Mintel International, Chicago, released new survey insights about consumer ice cream preferences.

When it released its 2009 Survey of National Chain Restaurants,"Zagat Survey LLC, New York, N.Y., this month named International House of Pancakes LLC (IHOP) as the "No. 1 Best Breakfast"

Global flavor and fragrance giant Symrise AG, Frankfurt, Germany, appointed Heinz-Jurgen Bertram as chief executive officer, effective July 1.

Kraft Pizza Company, Northfield, Ill., opened the doors to a 108,000-square-foot pizza plant addition in Little Chute, Wis.

Meat substitute processor and co-packer Garden Protein International Inc., Richmond, B.C., Canada, said it hired four executives.

Pro-Mach Inc., Cincinnati, said its Wexxar Packaging division acquired IPak Machinery Ltd., a Vancouver, B.C.

Beverages Holdings LLC, Cincinnati, said it purchased Bossa Nova Beverage Group Inc., the Los Angeles marketer of Bossa Nova refrigerated "superfruit" drinks.

Dairy giant Saputo Inc., Montreal, Quebec, said it expects by July 20, 2009 to purchase F&A Dairy Inc.

Johnsonville Sausage LLC, Sheboygan Falls, Wis., said it hired James Murray as corporate chef.

Material handling equipment supplier Intelligrated Inc. completed its purchase of FKI Logistex operations in North and South America for an undisclosed amount from the United Kingdom's Melrose plc.