The Associated Press reported that Chobani Greek yogurt processor Agro Farma, Norwich, N.Y., will receive $16 million in state incentives for a new dairy processing facility in Columbus, N.Y.
Cargill Incorporated, Minneapolis, said it plans this Friday, July 15, to officially open its $14.7 million Cargill Innovation Center (pictured left) in Wichita, Kan.
Kraft Foods Inc., Northfield, Ill., said former Oscar Mayer and Kraft Pizza exec Timothy P. Cofer will become president of Kraft Foods Europe effective in mid-August.
Industrial Info Resources, Sugar Land, Texas, said North American food and beverage companies are planning more than $2.2 billion in expenditures specifically aimed at warehouse and distribution centers.
Just days after announcing the purchase of Danfotech, The Middleby Corporation, Elgin, Ill., also said it agreed to buy Germany's Mauer-Atmos GmbH, Reichenau.
Prepared meat, entrees and bakery foods giant Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said it hired Maria Henry as chief financial officer of Sara Lee’s North American operations.
U.S. restaurant sales were hit hard by the recession, and not surprisingly, foodservice purveyors tried to maintain sales and attract customers by promoting value.
National refrigerated salads and prepared foods processor Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, Ore., said it expects this fall to complete an $18.25 million cash purchase of Vaughan Foods Inc.
Dairy processor Kemp's LLC and Nestle USA-Pizza Division were among the industry's best branded food merchandisers and promoters during March "National Frozen Month."
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