Frozen French fry processor Cavendish Farms, Moncton, N.B., Canada, said it purchased the frozen appetizer division of Omstead Foods Ltd.

Local news media reported that McCain Foods USA, Lisle, Ill., told workers in Fort Atkinson, Wis., that the plant's specialty food production line -- responsible for breaded mushrooms, zucchini and other items -- will be closed in August or September.