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Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Pittsburg, Texas, said it signed a definitive agreement to sell its chicken complex in Farmerville, La., for $80 million to Foster Farms.

The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) has joined a larger industry group, the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) and become one of five "core partners."

Powerit Solutions, Seattle, said it will use millions in new funding to build its business energy management and efficiency systems.

Temperature-controlled logistics services provider Richmond Cold Storage (RCS), Richmond, Va., said it will pursue additional warehousing and logistics opportunities.

Organic and natural deli meat processor Applegate Farms, Bridgewater, N.J., said it hired 25-year-plus industry veteran Eric Miller as vice president of sales.

Nice Blends Corp., a processor of frozen sweet potato fries, fried chicken breading and salt-and-pepper packets, expects by August to move from Bronx, N.Y., to Whiteville, N.C.

Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J., completed its purchase of Ecce Panis, an East Brunswick, N.J., in-store bakery supplier of frozen par-baked artisan breads.

According to a recent study, 88 percent of marketers say they use social media to market their businesses.

Brian Demos will serve as senior manager for research and development and technical services at Little Lady Foods.

Club store retailer Sam’s Club, Bentonville, Ark., named Linda Hefner to executive vice president of merchandising and replenishment.