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.
The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) signed a memorandum of understanding to join a larger industry group, the Global Cold Chain Alliance.
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.
Although its brands are found in an estimated 97 percent of U.S. households, very few people associate ConAgra Foods Inc., Omaha, Neb., with those popular CPG items.