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Golden State Foods Acquires KanPak China

November 8, 2012

Golden State Foods (GSF), Irvine, Calif., acquired KanPak China, a manufacturer to the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, located in Xiantao City (Hubei Province). GSF is now the 51% majority owner of KanPak China.

Greek Cream Cheese Producer Opens Second Manufacturing Facility

November 8, 2012

Franklin Foods, Inc., Delray Beach, Fla., will open a second manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Ariz. Cream Cheese production is planned to commence in early 2013.

In Memorium: Frances Hashimoto, Mochi Ice Cream Founder

November 8, 2012

Frances Hashimoto, president and CEO of Mikawaya, passed away Nov. 4 from lung cancer. She was 69.

Alliance of Western Milk Producers Ceases Operation

November 7, 2012

The Alliance of Western Milk Producers, a Sacramento, Calif.-based coalition of California dairy processing cooperatives representing 60% of California’s milk, ceased operations, effective Nov. 1.

Hain Celestial Purchases Premier Foods’ Packaged Grocery Brands

November 6, 2012

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. , Melville, N.Y., acquired Premier Foods plc's portfolio of packaged grocery brands.

In Memorium: John Frederick Woodhouse, Sysco

November 6, 2012

John Frederick Woodhouse, chairman and CEO of Sysco Corp., passed away Oct. 29.

In Memorium: George Borba, California Dairies

November 6, 2012

George Antonio Borba, member-owner and past chairman of the board for California Dairies, Inc., Visalia, Calif., passed away Oct. 23.

Americold Appoints New CFO, GCCA Names New President

November 1, 2012

Americold appoints Allison Aden as executive vice president and CFO.

In Memorium: Harry Seifert, RFA

November 1, 2012

Past president for Refrigerated Foods Association, Harry Seifert, passed away Oct. 26 at his home.

Smithfield Foods Launches Interactive Website

October 26, 2012

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., launched an interactive website, www.SmithfieldFoods.com, designed to share "good food" by celebrating the connections made when gathering around the table, exchanging ideas for preparing food for special occasions and providing practical, easy-to-find information.