Pocino Foods made an $8 million upgrade to its City of Industry, Calif., facility.

Sofina Foods Inc. and Janes Family Foods Ltd. signed a definitive agreement under which Janes will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Sofina Foods.

Better Homes and Gardens and BrandSpark International announced the winners of the 2012 Better Homes and Gardens Best New Product Awards.

Specialty meats processor Columbus Foods, Hayward, Calif., said it will spend $7 million and install a reconfigured ammonia refrigeration system at its South San Francisco, Calif., facility.

Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice officials said they settled a three-year case involving South San Francisco, Calif., food processor Columbus Manufacturing Inc.

Hungry for a quick antipasto? Columbus Foods, Hayward Calif., launched its first variety pack.

Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said it hired Sean Connolly as chief executive officer of its North American Retail and Foodservice business effective January 17, 2012.

Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (PBHC) Vancouver, B.C., said it finalized its purchase of Piller Sausages & Delicatessens Limited, a Waterloo, Ont., producer, marketer and distributor of branded specialty European style deli meats.

An automatic bagger and scale system helps Canada’s Desco accurately package more chicken with less labor.