Addressing financial analysts on Tuesday, ConAgra Foods Inc. CEO Gary Rodkin unveiled several plans to support the company's retail frozen food division.
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It’s an all-natural offering with homestyle appeal and a new entrée form. The Kashi Co., La Jolla, Calif., introduced Kashi Bakes, two new vegan-friendly frozen entrees: All-Natural Tuscan Veggie and All-Natural Mayan Harvest.
Schwan's Consumer Brands North America Inc., Bloomington, Minn., said it appointed Travis Bautz as vice president in charge of a newly formed Product Innovation team.
Burke Corporation’s new All Beef Bias-Sliced Italian-Style Links give foodservice and industrial operators more choices to meet customer demand for all beef menu items and retail frozen entrees - while still providing the desired flavor and appearance of traditional Italian sausage.
Nestle Prepared Foods’ plant in Jonesboro, Ark., is one busy place. With nearly 600 employees working up to seven days a week, this 325,000-square-foot operation produces as many as 50 different frozen entrees.