The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), Harrisburg, Pa., said it elected association officers and members of the board of directors for 2009-2010.
Refrigerated pasta and specialty foods processor Monterey Gourmet Foods, Inc., Salinas, Calif., said it agreed to be purchased by Korea's Pulmuone U.S.A., Inc. in a $2.70 per share cash tender.
The changing economy has spurred many consumers to change their spending habits with more than half of consumers saying they are buying less in the deli and prepared food areas.
United Supermarkets LLC, Lubbock, Texas, said it acquired local refrigerated foods processor Praters Foods Inc. to strengthen its prepared food capabilities.
To better optimize its production, refrigerated foods processor Monterey Gourmet Foods, Salinas, Calif., said it will close an Emerald Valley organic products plant in Eugene, Ore.