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Market researcher The NPD Group, Inc., Port Washington, N.Y., promoted Mark East to president of its North America food and beverage business unit.

The Schwan Food Company, Marshall, Minn., said it sold the assets of its Canadian subsidiary, T&N Foods Inc., to a new group led by T&N's founder Tony Merulla.

Frozen burrito processor Phil’s Fresh Foods, Boulder, Colo., has entered a joint venture with the Burrito Investment Group (B.I.G. LLC) to establish a new company name, brand and look.

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), Harrisburg, Pa., and its members produced sales of mammoth proportions in the dairy aisles during the 7th annual June Dairy Month promotion.

Surveying Americans about their health, Mintel, Chicago, says people's perceptions strongly contradict national statistics about obesity, illness and wellness.

The nation's recession has not dampened new product activity nor investment at Unilever United States Inc.

A Wall Street Journal article says Brazilian processor JBS SA, parent company of JBS Swift, is about to pay $2 billion to acquire poultry giant Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.

Having visited central and northern Italy, Olive Garden's corporate chefs have developed several "permanent" new menu items "crafted from fresh, simple ingredients and rooted in Italian culinary tradition."

In-home snacking -- morning, noon and night, but especially morning -- will outpace population growth during the next decade.

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven Inc., Dallas, said it will present its "2008 Retailer Initiative Award" to Kraft Foods Inc. during the retail chain's annual business partners dinner.