Fresca Foods launched Fresca Brands Innovation Group (FBIG), a consumer products incubator and accelerator for emerging and high-growth natural food brands.
Johnsonville Sausage teamed up with Kraft Foods and Bertolli Pasta to launch "Italian Inspiration," a recipe contest where consumers can upload a photo and description of their recipe featuring Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
Dairy Farmers of America purchased Guida-Seibert Dairy Co. Inc., while Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., investor IGSM Group said it purchased Old World Sausage Factory.
H.J. Heinz Company is promising to heat up innovation at its frozen food business, which includes such brands as Ore-Ida potatoes and Smart Ones frozen entrees.
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) said its recent 2012 AFFI Frozen Food Convention in San Diego, Feb. 18-22, matched the convention’s all-time attendance record set just two years ago.