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The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P), Montvale, N.J., said it hired Tom O’Boyle for a new position of executive vice president.

Smoked meats processor Texas Hill Country Barbecue, Inc. (THCB), Dallas, said it formed a restaurant and hospitality division to develop and franchise restaurants.

Chicken processor Sanderson Farms Inc., Laurel, Miss., reportedly expanded its site selection process for a second North Carolina processing facility.

Frozen sandwich processor Deli Express, Eden Prairie, Minn., said that after making a  2010 second quarter donation of $50,745, it has surpassed $250,000 in total donations to the National Military Family Association.

If you don’t want fast food and you don’t want an expensive full service meal, a "fast casual" restaurant might be just the ticket, says Mintel.

China Merchants Americold Logistics Company Ltd. (CMAC), a 51-49 joint venture between China Merchants Holdings Co. International Ltd. (CMHI) and Americold Realty Trust, Atlanta, said it acquired a 70-percent stake in China Merchants International Cold Chain Co. Ltd.

Officials say a new refrigerated intermodal container rail and distribution service between Quincy, Wash. and Chicago is quickly growing in popularity with produce shippers in the Pacific Northwest.

Dairy foods giant Dean Foods, Dallas, said it promoted Chief Operating Officer Joseph Scalzo to an additional post as president, effective immediately.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) announced the full schedule of sessions for its "Manufacturing Excellence Conference," which will be collocated with PACK EXPO International 2010.

Goat cheese processor Cypress Grove Chevre, Arcata, Calif., said it was purchased by Emmi Holding (USA) Inc., Monroe, Wis., for an undisclosed amount.