The El Dorado (Ark.) NEWS TIMES said local investors dropped their bid to purchase a Pilgrim's Pride facility there.

New Orleans Cold Storage promoted Mark Blanchard to president & CEO.

Reuters said Tyson Foods' search for a new chief executive officer likely will take several more months.

Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. honored C.R. England Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, as Wal-Mart's "2008 Dedicated Grocery Carrier of the Year."

The Monroe (La.) News-Star said a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge approved and finalized the $80 million sale of Pilgrim's Pride Corp.'s chicken processing plant in Farmerville, La.

Dairy giant Dean Foods Company, Dallas, said it hired Barbara Carlini as senior vice president and chief information officer.

Philippe Lambotte, Kraft Foods Inc. senior vice president of customer service and logistics, will address the issues of "Delivering on Brand Promise" during the Supply Chain Executive Conference.

Nestle USA, Glendale, Calif., appointed Mike Mitchell, 49, as president and CEO for Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc.

Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said it named Vice President Mark Garvey as interim chief financial officer, effective May 11.

Packaging equipment supplier Bradman Lake Inc., Charlotte, N.C., said it will provide an integrated, multi-leg packaging system to one of North America's largest food processors.