The nation's largest dairy cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA) said it sold its National Dairy company business for an undisclosed amount to Mexican dairy giant Grupo Industria LALA.
Packaging equipment supplier Bradman Lake Inc., Charlotte, N.C., said it will provide an integrated, multi-leg packaging system to one of North America's largest food processors.
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Pittsburg, Texas, said it signed a definitive agreement to sell its chicken complex in Farmerville, La., for $80 million to Foster Farms.
The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) has joined a larger industry group, the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) and become one of five "core partners."
Temperature-controlled logistics services provider Richmond Cold Storage (RCS), Richmond, Va., said it will pursue additional warehousing and logistics opportunities.
Organic and natural deli meat processor Applegate Farms, Bridgewater, N.J., said it hired 25-year-plus industry veteran Eric Miller as vice president of sales.
Nice Blends Corp., a processor of frozen sweet potato fries, fried chicken breading and salt-and-pepper packets, expects by August to move from Bronx, N.Y., to Whiteville, N.C.