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If you don’t want fast food and you don’t want an expensive full service meal, a "fast casual" restaurant might be just the ticket, says Mintel.

China Merchants Americold Logistics Company Ltd. (CMAC), a 51-49 joint venture between China Merchants Holdings Co. International Ltd. (CMHI) and Americold Realty Trust, Atlanta, said it acquired a 70-percent stake in China Merchants International Cold Chain Co. Ltd.

Officials say a new refrigerated intermodal container rail and distribution service between Quincy, Wash. and Chicago is quickly growing in popularity with produce shippers in the Pacific Northwest.

Dairy foods giant Dean Foods, Dallas, said it promoted Chief Operating Officer Joseph Scalzo to an additional post as president, effective immediately.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) announced the full schedule of sessions for its "Manufacturing Excellence Conference," which will be collocated with PACK EXPO International 2010.

Goat cheese processor Cypress Grove Chevre, Arcata, Calif., said it was purchased by Emmi Holding (USA) Inc., Monroe, Wis., for an undisclosed amount.

What do refrigerated dips, yogurt and frozen miniature meat patties have in common? All three are among the most popular snacks, according to The Food Channel.

Americold Realty Trust, Atlanta, said it plans on August 30 to open a public refrigerated warehouse in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Perkins & Marie Callender's Inc., Memphis, Tenn., said it promoted Cheryl Ahlbrandt to executive vice president of marketing and research and development.

Packaging materials supplier Pactiv Corporation, Lake Forest, Ill., said it agreed to be acquired in a $6 billion deal by Reynolds Group Holdings Limited.