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In-home snacking -- morning, noon and night, but especially morning -- will outpace population growth during the next decade.

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven Inc., Dallas, said it will present its "2008 Retailer Initiative Award" to Kraft Foods Inc. during the retail chain's annual business partners dinner.

United Supermarkets LLC, Lubbock, Texas, said it acquired local refrigerated foods processor Praters Foods Inc. to strengthen its prepared food capabilities.

Ajinomoto Food Ingredients LLC said it expanded its North American headquarters in Chicago by adding food product development capabilities.

Jamba Juice Company, Emeryville, Calif., said it signed a license agreement with the Inventure Group, Phoenix, Ariz., to develop a line of a blend-and-serve, frozen-fruit smoothie kits for retail grocery.

The Frozen Food Foundation, McLean, Va., has introduced the "Frozen Food Foundation Freezing Research Award" to recognize new freezing research by individuals or organizations.

After almost two months of being out of the U.S. marketplace, Nestle USA, Solon, Ohio, said Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough is returning to stores this week.

The Distinguished Order of Zerocrats -- a joint group representing members of both the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA)  -- selected two industry figures to join the Frozen Food Hall of Fame.

Blake Larkin has been named vice president of business development at Hanson Logistics.

Although its focus was fresh produce on the menu, an industry survey of restaurant operators has some important learnings for frozen fruit and vegetable processors as well.