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Pork and turkey processing giant Smithfield Foods, Smithfield, Va., said it closed its Smithfield Innovation Group, a five-person unit dedicated to new product development.

The Jacksonville, Fla., design, engineering and construction firm Stellar said it expects by this summer to complete a 140,000-square-foot addition to United State Cold Storage Inc.'s (USCS) public refrigerated warehouse.

The H.J. Heinz Co.’s Global Innovation and Quality Center will play a key role in future success.

Since its debut a little more than a year ago, General Mills’ Worldwide Innovation Network (G-WIN) has generated a significant gain in the number of new product and technology ideas.

Bob Evans Farms Inc. today announced a series of organizational changes in its restaurant division.

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) said Kraig Naasz will lead the McLean, Va.-based organization as president and CEO starting Feb. 1, 2009.

The Springdale (Ark.) Morning News said Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., has acquired Central Industries, a Forest, Miss., rendering company.

Eighteen food and beverage facility professionals at Stellar, a design, engineering, construction and mechanical services firm, have achieved LEED accreditation.

The Schwan Food Company, Marshall, Minn., said its board of directors elected Allan Schuman as the company's non-executive chairman of the board.

Anchor Packaging, St. Louis, announced several appointments.