Johnsonville Sausage teamed up with Kraft Foods and Bertolli Pasta to launch "Italian Inspiration," a recipe contest where consumers can upload a photo and description of their recipe featuring Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
Dairy Farmers of America purchased Guida-Seibert Dairy Co. Inc., while Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., investor IGSM Group said it purchased Old World Sausage Factory.
H.J. Heinz Company is promising to heat up innovation at its frozen food business, which includes such brands as Ore-Ida potatoes and Smart Ones frozen entrees.
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) said its recent 2012 AFFI Frozen Food Convention in San Diego, Feb. 18-22, matched the convention’s all-time attendance record set just two years ago.
Chicago cheese processor Bel Brands USA said it expects by 2014 to build and open a 170,000-sq.-ft. plant in Brookings, S.D., to produce Mini Babybel cheese.
Nestle Prepared Foods Company, Solon, Ohio, said it is relocating its Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets frozen sandwiches and snacks business from Englewood, Colo., to Solon.
Maple Leaf Foods, Toronto said it expects this May to consolidate its further processed poultry operations into its Brantford and Mississauga, Ontario, facilities.
Growth of the U.S. Hispanic population -- combined with their adherence to dining traditions -- is beginning to influence national consumption patterns.