Bidcorp, South Africa, entered into a contract for the disposal of its Best Food Logistics business in the UK to the Booker Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tesco Plc, UK.

Various innovations in quick-service restaurant (QSR) market, including packaging and nutritious food products like low-fat milk and fruits on the menus will likely lead to the steady growth of the market during the forecast period, according to RnR Market Research, India.

An increasing number of consumers are choosing supermarkets and convenience stores for their prepared meals and snacks in addition to quick-service restaurants, according to The NPD Group.

Golden State Foods, Irvine, Calif., acquired majority ownership of Groenz Group Ltd., a manufacturer of sauces, dressings, condiments and powders for the quick-service restaurant and foodservice industries in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.