The H.J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, said it promoted Karen Alber to senior vice president, chief information officer and global program management officer.
Americold Realty Trust, Atlanta, said retailer Target Corp. selected Americold's Phoenix refrigerated warehouse as a regional cold storage and distribution center for frozen foods to area stores.
Competition is alive and well in the broiler chicken industry and benefits chicken farmers, poultry companies and consumers, according to a new industry study.
Prepared meats and sandwiches processor Pierre Foods Inc., Cincinnati, said it plans in August to close its pre-cooked chicken and meats plant in Rome, Ga.
Frozen Mexican foods leader Ruiz Foods, Dinuba, Calif., launched a national retail consumer promotion featuring NASCAR driver Ryan Newman, who is sponsored by Ruiz's hand-held frozen snacks brand, Tornados.
Snack and specialty foods processor The Inventure Group Inc., Phoenix, said two retailers are planning national distribution programs for Jamba All Natural Smoothie kits (frozen fruit products).
Meat, bakery and prepared foods giant Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said last Friday that Chairman & CEO Brenda Barnes will take a temporary medical leave of absence.
RSS