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Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., completed its purchase of Ecce Panis, an East Brunswick, N.J., in-store bakery supplier of frozen par-baked artisan breads.

According to a recent study, 88 percent of marketers say they use social media to market their businesses.

Brian Demos will serve as senior manager for research and development and technical services at Little Lady Foods.

Club store retailer Sam’s Club, Bentonville, Ark., named Linda Hefner to executive vice president of merchandising and replenishment.

ConAgra Foods Inc., Omaha, Neb., said it recognized several of its internal groups and operations for  sustainable business practices, waste elimination and resource conservation.

Influenza concerns prompted the Food Marketing Institute to postpone its Future Connect leadership conference and MARKETECHNICS events, scheduled for May 4-8 in Dallas.

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc., El Segundo, Calif., said new 40- to 45-ounce prepared meals -- introduced just last month -- already have become big sellers.

Chicago-based Alcan Packaging promoted Frank Kitchel to vice president of marketing, Meat & Dairy for its Alcan Packaging Food Americas business.

New product tracker Mintel International, Chicago, says there are fewer new retail products as processors cope with a changing economy.

Frozen pizza and hand-held entree processor Little Lady Foods, Elk Grove Village, Ill., said it hired industry veteran Brian Demos to lead Little Lady's R&D and technical services departments.