Food industry observers expected today that Kraft Foods Inc. might further discuss its reported plans to halve its base of an estimated 70,000 suppliers.
Poultry giant Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, Pittsburg, Texas, and several of its subsidiaries will file a joint plan of reorganization and disclosure statement under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Consumers are willing to pay more for a specialty burger, especially a premium burger, than they are for a standard burger, regardless of restaurant segment.
C. Larry Pope, CEO for Smithfield Foods, said last week that the company is becoming a packaged-foods company, relying less on hogs and fresh pork products.
Culinary Software Services Inc., Boulder, Colo., said fast-casual chain restaurant operator Boston Market Corp., Golden, Colo., has begun using Culinary Software's ChefTec Plus recipe costing and menu development software.
Berto's Gelato & Sorbet, Phoenix, Ariz., said it purchased Charl's Ice Cream Specialties Inc., a Woburn, Mass., processor supplying the retail and foodservice channels.
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.