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Cloverleaf Cold Storage will offer custom processing and packaging operations at its Sanford, N.C., facility, beginning third quarter of 2012.

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.

Better Homes and Gardens and BrandSpark International announced the winners of the 2012 Better Homes and Gardens Best New Product Awards.

Interstate Warehousing Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., confirmed Indianapolis Star reports that the company is expanding its temperature-controlled warehouse in Franklin, Ind.

Chicago cheese processor Bel Brands USA said it expects by 2014 to build and open a 170,000-sq.-ft. plant in Brookings, S.D., to produce Mini Babybel cheese.

Nestle Prepared Foods Company, Solon, Ohio, said it is relocating its Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets frozen sandwiches and snacks business from Englewood, Colo., to Solon.

Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. , Cypress, Calif., said its board has approved a bid to acquire virtually all assets of the company and its subsidiaries.

Maple Leaf Foods, Toronto said it expects this May to consolidate its further processed poultry operations into its Brantford and Mississauga, Ontario, facilities.