The Raleigh/Durham, N.C., Triangle Business Journal reported that Reser’s Fine Foods, Beaverton, Ore., will begin a three-phase, $15 million expansion at its Halifax County, N.C., plant.
Emerging global cuisines are literally opening up a whole new world of culinary experiences to American consumers of all ages due to the nearly infinite range of ingredients, forms and flavors.
Looking to reduce debt, Royal Wessanen nv, Utrecht, The Netherlands, said it agreed to sell specialty foods distributor Tree of Life Inc. for $190 million to Kehe Food Distributors Inc.
With an expanding ethnic population calling the United States "home," a new report from Chicago researcher Mintel shows sales of ethnic foods have climbed steadily since 2004.
Don't have the time or money to travel abroad ... or even to a restaurant? Hain Celestial Group Inc. already has done the work for consumers by capturing many global cuisines in a retail frozen entree.
Panda Express, Rosemead, Calif., has introduced Wok Smart, a menu labeling initiative to inform consumers about sides, appetizers and entrees that contain 250 calories or less per serving.