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Eugene Freezing & Storage, Eugene, Ore., said it has united its Eugene and Albany, Ore., warehouses under the same new name: SnoTemp Cold Storage.

Frozen Mexican foods leader Ruiz Foods, Dinuba, Calif., launched a national retail consumer promotion featuring NASCAR driver Ryan Newman,  who is sponsored by Ruiz's hand-held frozen snacks brand, Tornados.

Snack and specialty foods processor The Inventure Group Inc., Phoenix, said two retailers are planning national distribution programs for Jamba All Natural Smoothie kits (frozen fruit products).

Meat, bakery and prepared foods giant Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said last Friday that Chairman & CEO Brenda Barnes will take a temporary medical leave of absence.

Diners want more variety in sandwiches, with expectations highest in those aged 18 to 24.

Dean Foods Company, Dallas, announced a major realignment as well as a move to cut up to 400 jobs.

JBT Corporation, Chicago, said its JBT FoodTech business has signed contracts valued at $5.4 million to supply freezing solutions for two German food processing plants.

Jamba, Inc., Emeryville, Calif., said it hired Julie Washington as vice president of consumer products, licensing and growth initiatives for Jamba Juice Co.

Snacking is the new way to order at restaurants, says Mintel.

Think of it as the setting for a big birthday party. Custom foodservice and retail products processor Little Lady Foods, Elk Grove Village, Ill., plans to celebrate its 25th anniversary during this year's National Restaurant Association show.