Foodservice meat processor and distributor Diamond Ranch Foods, Ltd., New York, N.Y., said it agreed to purchase Executive Seafood, Inc., a Bronx, N.Y., seafood wholesaler.
Public refrigerated warehouse operator Midwest Refrigerated Services, Milwaukee, Wis., said it expects by early June to complete its purchase of High Track LLC.
Although it reported a net loss during its first quarter ended March 28, 2010, poultry giant Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Pittsburg, Texas, believes in a brighter future.
Hain Pure Protein Corporation ("HPP"), Plainville, N.Y., said it agreed to sell its Kosher Valley chicken and turkey brand to Empire Kosher Poultry Inc., Mifflintown, Pa.
Foodservice distributing giant Sysco Corporation, Houston, said it promoted William Day, currently senior vice president, merchandising and supply chain, to executive vice president, merchandising and supply chain.
As the two age groups that most benefited the convenience store category, Baby Boomers, ages 46-64, and young adults, ages 18-33, age over the next decade, convenience stores will need to adapt to meet their changing needs, reports The NPD Group.
Regional family dining chain Bob Evans, Columbus, Ohio, is introducing a new marketing campaign, "Discover Farm Fresh Goodness," and trying to appeal more to moms -- rather than grandmothers.
Several refrigerated and frozen food processors were honored as top vendors to Darden Restaurants Inc., the Orlando, Fla., parent to such chains as Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Bahama Breeze.
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