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Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said CJ Fraleigh, chief executive officer of North America,  resigned from the company to pursue other opportunities.

ConAgra Foods and NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment said they formed an integrated marketing partnership involving two of their largest brands: Bravo's Top Chef TV program and Healthy Choice.

Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (PBHC) Vancouver, B.C., said it finalized its purchase of Piller Sausages & Delicatessens Limited, a Waterloo, Ont., producer, marketer and distributor of branded specialty European style deli meats.

Packaged Facts says convenience stores are rolling out their own branded foodservice programs that return higher margins while also improving food quality and healthfulness.

Cheese and specialty products marketer Artisanal Brands, Inc., New York, N.Y., said it completed the final phase of a $6.0 million equity raise.

Cloverleaf Cold Storage said it completed $8 million in energy efficiency improvements at its Sumter, S.C., public refrigerated warehouse.

One of the largest producers of frozen fillo dough and fillo products, Athens Foods, Cleveland, said it hired Scott Sumser as president.

The nation's largest turkey processor, Butterball LLC, said it appointed Rod Brenneman as the company’s new chief executive officer.

Markel Corporation, Richmond, Va., said its AMF Bakery Systems subsidiary completed its purchase of Baking Technology Systems, Inc.

Canned and frozen vegetables processor Seneca Foods Corporation, Marion, N.Y. said it terminated merger negotiations with Allens, Inc., Siloam Springs, Ark.