The St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press reported that France's Sodima dairy, owner of the Yoplait brand, notified General Mills that it intends in 2012 to terminate a license agreement that intends in 2012 to terminate a license agreement that has given General Mills exclusive U.S. sales rights since 1977.

The Houston Business Journal reported that Houston's Oak Farms Dairy will proceed with a $42 million expansion and renovation project.

Chicken processor Sanderson Farms Inc., Laurel, Miss., reportedly expanded its site selection process for a second North Carolina processing facility.

What do refrigerated dips, yogurt and frozen miniature meat patties have in common? All three are among the most popular snacks, according to The Food Channel.

The Northwest Dairy Association (NDA) and its marketing subsidiary, Darigold, Inc., said they will combine their respective business operations with the Montana dairy cooperative Country Classic Dairies (CC).

Natural and organic foods specialist Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Melville, N.Y., said it purchased the assets and business of 3 Greek Gods LLC.

Clearwater Seafoods L.P., Halifax, N.S., said it hired consumer packaged goods veteran Ian Smith as chief executive officer effective May 17, 2010.

General Mills, Minneapolis, said it is "accelerating its goals" to reduce sodium by 20 percent across multiple product categories by 2015.

Global yogurt giant Danone, Paris, regards the U.S. yogurt market as underdeveloped with consumption six times lower than in Western Europe.

General Mills has introduced Yoplait Greek yogurt with a promotional tie to the upcoming movie, "Clash of the Titans."