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With a contrarian approach to foodservice, Boston-based Panera Bread Co. has succeeded in growing financially and physically -- even during a recession when its competition is struggling, says USA Today.

The NPD Group, Port Washington, N.Y., is tracking consumer shopping habits, purchases and perceptions of the supermarket deli department through a new research service, DeliTrack.

Frozen all-natural and organic steam vegetables and waffles are among those items in a new Nash Brothers Trading Company private label brand from wholesale retail distributor Nash Finch, Minneapolis.

Preferred Freezer Services (PFS), Newark, N.J. said it broke ground for a 280,000-sq.-ft. single-story cold storage warehouse in Shanghai, China.

Asian and Latin American foods are in the news.

National Beef Packing Company LLC, Kansas City, Mo., said it promoted President Tim Klein to the additional post of chief executive officer.

Packaging equipment supplier Kliklok-Woodman, Decatur, Ga., said it hired 30-year-plus industry veteran Jim Lyons as an account manager. Mario Pino also joined the company as export sales manager.

Frozen French fry processor Cavendish Farms, Moncton, N.B., Canada, said it purchased the frozen appetizer division of Omstead Foods Ltd.

The Illumination Engineering Society of North America recently gave an "Illumination Award" to Stellar's Michael Vranesh for his work on the Solon, Ohio Customer Innovation Campus of Nestle Professional.

Panda Express, Rosemead, Calif., has introduced Wok Smart, a menu labeling initiative to inform consumers about sides, appetizers and entrees that contain 250 calories or less per serving.