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Surveying Americans about their health, Mintel, Chicago, says people's perceptions strongly contradict national statistics about obesity, illness and wellness.

The nation's recession has not dampened new product activity nor investment at Unilever United States Inc.

A Wall Street Journal article says Brazilian processor JBS SA, parent company of JBS Swift, is about to pay $2 billion to acquire poultry giant Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.

Having visited central and northern Italy, Olive Garden's corporate chefs have developed several "permanent" new menu items "crafted from fresh, simple ingredients and rooted in Italian culinary tradition."

In-home snacking -- morning, noon and night, but especially morning -- will outpace population growth during the next decade.

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven Inc., Dallas, said it will present its "2008 Retailer Initiative Award" to Kraft Foods Inc. during the retail chain's annual business partners dinner.

United Supermarkets LLC, Lubbock, Texas, said it acquired local refrigerated foods processor Praters Foods Inc. to strengthen its prepared food capabilities.

Ajinomoto Food Ingredients LLC said it expanded its North American headquarters in Chicago by adding food product development capabilities.

Jamba Juice Company, Emeryville, Calif., said it signed a license agreement with the Inventure Group, Phoenix, Ariz., to develop a line of a blend-and-serve, frozen-fruit smoothie kits for retail grocery.

The Frozen Food Foundation, McLean, Va., has introduced the "Frozen Food Foundation Freezing Research Award" to recognize new freezing research by individuals or organizations.