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Chicken, pork and beef processing giant Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., recognized five of its vendors with “Supplier of the Year” distinctions.

It’s not surprising that shoppers – across all demographics – are flocking to value brands as a way to save money during the recession.

Although the category has not been recession proof, U.S. retail functional food and beverage sales still grew by 6 percent to an estimated $31 billion in 2008 from $29 billion the year before.

Unilever United States Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J., said it plans in late 2011 to close its Hagerstown, Md., frozen novelty plant.

CPG giants Dean Foods Company, Dallas, and Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., each announced corporate office building activities.

Who’s the better toy and friend for Andy? Woody or Buzz? Cowboy or space ranger? That critical question started the plot of Pixar Animation’s “Toy Story” in 1995.

The Really Cool Food Company LLC, a Cambridge City, Ind., processor of refrigerated entrees, sides and salads, has merged with Renaissance Food Group LLC.

Chicken processor Foster Farms, Livingston, Calif., said it agreed to buy the Fernando's and El Extremo frozen Mexican foodservice business, brands and assets from ConAgra Foods Inc.

Central Storage & Warehouse Co., Madison, Wis., said it opened a 2 million-cubic-foot warehouse, in Eau Claire, Wis., to serve Wisconsin and Minnesota markets.