In honor of National Frozen Food Month, Plastics Make it Possible awards innovations in plastics that help deliver convenient and nutritious frozen foods.
Cranford, N.J.-based Tofutti Brands expanded its frozen food line with the introduction of what is said to be the first completely egg-free, dairy-free cheese ravioli.
Contessa Premium Foods, Inc. closed Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, marking the conclusion of its 2-year bankruptcy process that resulted in the sale of its operating businesses and the payment of Contessa’s creditors in full.
Chez Marie, Anaheim, Calif., unveiled new product packaging as a result of a comprehensive company brand update that will help drive visual interest, consumer education and retail sales.
Don Lee Farms acquired a 140,000-square-foot production and distribution facility in Mansfield, Texas, that will serve as an additional food production facility with a cold storage and distribution center.
Rich Products Corp. acquired Goglanian Bakeries Inc. and f’real foods LLC, and entered into a joint venture—Twin Star Bakery—with business partner The Stolbun Group.
Snackable mini-meals and frozen foods take center stage in supermarket aisles this year while dads and Millennials get more comfortable and powerful in the kitchen, says Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert.
According to the Chinese New Year, 2012 is the year of the dragon, but for many in the refrigerated and frozen foods industry, it was more like the year of mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, sellouts, resignations and new retail product launches.
