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Stellar, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based construction, design, engineering and mechanical services firm, said it promoted Mark Sherwood to director of business development.

Signature sausages, globally inspired sandwiches and a resurgence in fried foods are among the 10 major influencers driving menu trends for 2010.

Natural and specialty blended cheeses will pace future growth in a $14 billion retail market that is projected to be on fire by 2020, according to Packaged Facts.

For the fourth consecutive year, the nation's foodservice distributors recognized Tyson Food Service Group, Springdale, Ark., for proactive work in the channel.

Rich Products Corporation, Buffalo, N.Y., said it sold a local subsidiary, Battistoni Italian Specialty Meats to Providential Foods, another Buffalo company owned by Eric Naber.

Canadian dairy cooperative Agropur, Longueuil, Quebec, said it finished fiscal 2009 with the company's highest sales and earnings.

Refrigerated guacamole processor Calavo Growers, Inc., Santa Paula, Calif.,  said it purchased Lisa’s Salsa Company, St. Paul, Minn.

Super premium ice cream processor Ben & Jerry's, South Burlington, Vt., said its CEO and Vice President Global Brand Development, Walt Freese, decided to resign and pursue other opportunities.

Hormel Foods Corp., Austin, Minn., said that for the first time in its 119-year history, Hormel will market its entire its branded product portfolio in a unified campaign.

H.J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, Pa., said it promoted Bob Ostryniec to the position of chief supply chain officer.