A dynamic trio of plant-centric, convenience-conscious and flavor-forward private brand solutions will fuel ongoing momentum in the frozen department.

There’s a private label outbreak, and there’s no slowing it down—both in stores and online.

Pretium Packaging, Chesterfield, Mo., is pioneering a new innovation approach for private label and independent brand companies at its new Pretium Innovation Center in Aurora, Ill.

Private label dollar volume in the mass retail channel surged +41% over the last five years, compared to a gain of only +7.4% for national brands, according to analysis from Nielsen, New York.

Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, Iowa, acquired Fieldbrook Foods, Dunkirk, N.Y., from Arbor Investments, Chicago, effective April 15.

Flagship Premium Food Group, Meridian, Ohio, opened a regional office in downtown San Francisco.

Urban Farmer announced plans to expand its manufacturing headquarters property in Manteno, Ill.

Daymon, Stamford, Conn., released the latest edition of its “Private Brand Intelligence Report,” which delivers an inside look into the emerging trends and strategies of private brand programs.

Cooper Farms, Oakwood, Ohio, opened a new biosecurity truck wash location in Ashley, Ind., to assist in maintaining the highest health standards for the company’s hogs.

Wind Point Partners, Chicago, and portfolio company Stir Foods, an Orange, Calif.-based custom manufacturer of soups, sauces, dressings and fresh salsas for retail, industrial and foodservice customers, acquired Van Law Food Products, a contract manufacturer and private label manufacturer of custom sauces, dressings and beverage products for consumer packaged goods, retail and foodservice customers.