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Jamba, the owner and franchiser of Jamba Juice stores, will sell 12 more restaurants to franchise operators, with the sale of 10 stores in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Blended Star, he... more

Jamba, the owner and franchiser of Jamba Juice stores, will sell 12 more restaurants to franchise operators, with the sale of 10 stores in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Blended Star, headed by Daljit and Pam Hundal, and two stores in Southern California, to RPM Foods, headed by Pouya Moalej and Michael Razipour. The sale of the Utah outlets to the Hundals, includes a development commitment to further expand the Jamba Juice brand.

Diamond Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Kettle Foods, a maker of potato chips, from Lion Capital for $615m in cash. Pursuant to the agreement, Diamond will acquire K... more

Diamond Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Kettle Foods, a maker of potato chips, from Lion Capital for $615m in cash. Pursuant to the agreement, Diamond will acquire Kettle operations in both the US and the UK.

Diamond Foods has reported net sales of $184.17m for the second quarter of fiscal 2010, an increase of 22% compared to $150.59m for the same quarter previous year.

Sadler's Smokehouse, a Texas based producer of pit-smoked meats, has launched Slow Roasted Meals, a grocery line of new entrees that are seasoned, slow-cooked and can be prepared t... more

Sadler's Smokehouse, a Texas based producer of pit-smoked meats, has launched Slow Roasted Meals, a grocery line of new entrees that are seasoned, slow-cooked and can be prepared to eat under five minutes.

SPX has completed the acquisition of Gerstenberg Schroder, a designer, manufacturer, installer and servicer of processing systems and components for the global food industry.

Galveston’s Tremont Cafe has launched a new bistro style menu. As part of the new menu, the cafe has added new 'After 5' entree selections in addition to its breakfast and afternoo... more

Galveston’s Tremont Cafe has launched a new bistro style menu. As part of the new menu, the cafe has added new 'After 5' entree selections in addition to its breakfast and afternoon dining entrees.

CKE Restaurants (CKE), the owner of Carl's Jr and Hardee's quick-service restaurant chains, and Boston-based private equity firm Thomas H Lee Partners (THL) have entered into a def... more

CKE Restaurants (CKE), the owner of Carl's Jr and Hardee's quick-service restaurant chains, and Boston-based private equity firm Thomas H Lee Partners (THL) have entered into a definitive merger agreement, through which THL will acquire CKE for approximately $928m.

Kroger has recalled its Onion Soup & Dip Mix and Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix sold in some of its retail stores because the ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with ... more

Kroger has recalled its Onion Soup & Dip Mix and Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix sold in some of its retail stores because the ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella.

Rieber & Son has signed an agreement for the sale of its Polish factory that produces cake bottoms. The company said that this sale is part of its strategic platform 'Our Future', ... more

Rieber & Son has signed an agreement for the sale of its Polish factory that produces cake bottoms. The company said that this sale is part of its strategic platform 'Our Future', to make it focused on core activities.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, a casual dining restaurant chain, will open a new restaurant in Port Orange, Florida, on March 15, 2010.

Martek Biosciences has said that it's life'sDHA product is featured in the new ToBe Healthy pasta sauces from Francesco Rinaldi.

Bemis, a supplier of packaging and pressure sensitive materials for food and beverage industries, has completed its $1.2bn acquisition of Food Americas operations of Alcan Packagin... more

Bemis, a supplier of packaging and pressure sensitive materials for food and beverage industries, has completed its $1.2bn acquisition of Food Americas operations of Alcan Packaging, a business unit of Rio Tinto.

Maggiano's Little Italy has opened a new restaurant at The Domain, Austin. This is the first Maggiano's Little Italy to open in Austin and fifth location in Texas, bringing the tot... more

Maggiano's Little Italy has opened a new restaurant at The Domain, Austin. This is the first Maggiano's Little Italy to open in Austin and fifth location in Texas, bringing the total number of restaurants to 45 locations worldwide.

VitaminSpice, a maker of vitamin- mineral- and antioxidant-infused spices and food products, has inked a multi-year agreement with Inland Packaging/FunnelPack USA, giving them the ... more

VitaminSpice, a maker of vitamin- mineral- and antioxidant-infused spices and food products, has inked a multi-year agreement with Inland Packaging/FunnelPack USA, giving them the exclusive North American license, sales, and marketing rights for FunnelPack's single-serving triangular packaging.

Nestle has completed its $3.7bn acquisition of Kraft Foods' frozen pizza business. Nestle said it will begin integrating 3,620 Kraft Foods' pizza business employees into the company.

Domino's Pizza has reported revenues of $462.88m for the fourth quarter ended January 3, 2010, an increase of 8.1% compared to $428.17m for the same quarter previous year.

Noodles & Company, the restaurant that serves made-to-order noodles, soups and salads, has opened a new restaurant at The Country Club Plaza, in Kansas.

Mars Chocolate has introduced its goodnessKnows snacksquares, a line of healthy chocolate snacks, to Boulder, Colorado market. The snacks come in three flavors such as Very Cranber... more

Mars Chocolate has introduced its goodnessKnows snacksquares, a line of healthy chocolate snacks, to Boulder, Colorado market. The snacks come in three flavors such as Very Cranberry, Almonds & Berries, and Roasted Nuts & Grains.

BJ's Restaurants has introduced new 'Snacks and Small Bites' category, along with five new lunch items, as a part of a companywide update to its menu offerings.

TreeHouse Foods has completed the $660m acquisition of Sturm Foods, a private label manufacturer of hot cereal and powdered soft drink mixes. The acquisition price excludes adjustm... more

TreeHouse Foods has completed the $660m acquisition of Sturm Foods, a private label manufacturer of hot cereal and powdered soft drink mixes. The acquisition price excludes adjustments for working capital and other items.

Krispy Kreme has launched two new limited time doughnut offerings, Banana pudding and Banana Caramel Cake, which are available now and will remain in its participating US retail st... more

Krispy Kreme has launched two new limited time doughnut offerings, Banana pudding and Banana Caramel Cake, which are available now and will remain in its participating US retail stores through April 18.

Fresh Harvest Products, a developer and marketer of natural and organic products, has completed its asset acquisition of AC LaRocco Pizza, a privately held purveyor of organic and ... more

Fresh Harvest Products, a developer and marketer of natural and organic products, has completed its asset acquisition of AC LaRocco Pizza, a privately held purveyor of organic and natural frozen foods, located in Washington.

Pappasito's Cantina, a Mexican restaurant chain, has opened its new location in Terminal A at DFW International Airport. The restaurant is owned and operated by Pappas Restaurants,... more

Pappasito's Cantina, a Mexican restaurant chain, has opened its new location in Terminal A at DFW International Airport. The restaurant is owned and operated by Pappas Restaurants, in conjunction with KG Concessions DFW of Dallas.

Ambo Foods, a physician-directed company with headquarters in Venice, Florida, has rolled out new Omega Cookies which, the company claims, are gluten-free.

Nutiva, a California based organic-food brand, will introduce a new line of raw Coconut Oil and Coconut Chips, at the March 11-14 Anaheim Natural Products Expo West, Booth 2223. Th... more

Nutiva, a California based organic-food brand, will introduce a new line of raw Coconut Oil and Coconut Chips, at the March 11-14 Anaheim Natural Products Expo West, Booth 2223. The company claims that these are certified-organic.

Adams Food Ingredients, the functional ingredients division of The Irish Dairy Board, has introduced a range of additives, which the company says, will help food manufacturers enha... more

Adams Food Ingredients, the functional ingredients division of The Irish Dairy Board, has introduced a range of additives, which the company says, will help food manufacturers enhance the health and nutritional values of their products.

Whataburger Restaurants, a Texas based burger maker, has launched its new Grilled Chicken Melt sandwich. The limited time menu item is available through April 12.

Big Al’s Steaks, the Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich franchise, has granted its first restaurant franchise license. The company said that the award of this license is the first m... more

Big Al’s Steaks, the Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich franchise, has granted its first restaurant franchise license. The company said that the award of this license is the first move in its planned expansion throughout the US.

Del Monte Foods has reported net sales of $1bn for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, an increase of 7.5% compared to $942.3m for the same quarter previous year.

Jamba Juice and Oregon Ice Cream have introduced a new line of Frozen Fruit Sorbet and Frozen Fruit Sorbet & Yogurt Bars, hitting select retail freezers across the US.

National Franchise Sales, a franchise business brokerage company based in Southern California with nine offices across the US, has completed the sale of 14 Subway restaurants in th... more

National Franchise Sales, a franchise business brokerage company based in Southern California with nine offices across the US, has completed the sale of 14 Subway restaurants in the Buffalo and Rochester areas of New York.

Smashburger, a fast-casual burger restaurant, will open its first Northern California location in Citrus Heights on March 31, 2010. This is the first of five Sacramento-area Smashb... more

Smashburger, a fast-casual burger restaurant, will open its first Northern California location in Citrus Heights on March 31, 2010. This is the first of five Sacramento-area Smashburgers scheduled to open over the next two years.

Smashburger has selected David Prokupek, its chairman, to also serve as chief executive officer. The company has also expanded its board by adding three new members who will provid... more

Smashburger has selected David Prokupek, its chairman, to also serve as chief executive officer. The company has also expanded its board by adding three new members who will provide strategic direction and guidance as the burger chain accelerates its growth and reaches more than 100 stores in 2010.

Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill will open its fifth location on the San Francisco Peninsula on March 25 in Downtown San Mateo. The San Diego-based chain said that it is introducing a n... more

Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill will open its fifth location on the San Francisco Peninsula on March 25 in Downtown San Mateo. The San Diego-based chain said that it is introducing a new, more upscale design at its San Mateo restaurant.

Jamba Juice has launched four new salads such as Southwestern Grilled Chicken and Ginger Soy Grilled Chicken entree salads, and Snappy Sesame Noodle and Mediterranean Medley Pasta ... more

Jamba Juice has launched four new salads such as Southwestern Grilled Chicken and Ginger Soy Grilled Chicken entree salads, and Snappy Sesame Noodle and Mediterranean Medley Pasta side salads.

Ebro Puleva has reached an agreement in principle with Lactalis to sell its dairy business for EUR630m. The financial statements will be audited over the next four weeks and the fi... more

Ebro Puleva has reached an agreement in principle with Lactalis to sell its dairy business for EUR630m. The financial statements will be audited over the next four weeks and the final contracts of sale will be drawn up based on the terms initially agreed.

McDonald's has reported that its global comparable sales increased 4.8% in February. In the US, it increased 0.6%, in Europe it increased by 5.4% and in Asia/Pacific, Middle East a... more

McDonald's has reported that its global comparable sales increased 4.8% in February. In the US, it increased 0.6%, in Europe it increased by 5.4% and in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa it was up by 10.5%.

Luna, the maker of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, has introduced a protein bar for women, which comes in three flavors such as Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cookie Dough and Chocola... more

Luna, the maker of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, has introduced a protein bar for women, which comes in three flavors such as Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cookie Dough and Chocolate Cherry Almond.

Nestle Professional North America, a Cleveland, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 6,000 pounds of a ready-to-eat (RTE) bacon base product that may be contaminated with... more

Nestle Professional North America, a Cleveland, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 6,000 pounds of a ready-to-eat (RTE) bacon base product that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

NexCen Brands, a strategic brand management company, has signed an agreement with existing master developer, DRH Group, for the development of four Marble Slab Creamery stores in E... more

NexCen Brands, a strategic brand management company, has signed an agreement with existing master developer, DRH Group, for the development of four Marble Slab Creamery stores in Egypt, over a period of five years.

Tetra Pak has reported net sales of EUR8.95bn in 2009, up 1.2% compared to the prior year. Packaging solutions reached EUR8bn in net sales in 2009, an increase of 1.8% over prior y... more

Tetra Pak has reported net sales of EUR8.95bn in 2009, up 1.2% compared to the prior year. Packaging solutions reached EUR8bn in net sales in 2009, an increase of 1.8% over prior year while sales of processing solutions declined 3.8% in comparable terms to EUR917m during this period.

Sensible Portions, a developer and marketer of gourmet snacks, has launched three new snack products namely Miner's Gold, Potato Straws and Apple Straws.

Hershey Company has introduced three new varieties of chocolate bunnies, in addition to the peanut-butter-filled Reese’s Reester Bunny for the easter season. The new bunny selectio... more

Hershey Company has introduced three new varieties of chocolate bunnies, in addition to the peanut-butter-filled Reese’s Reester Bunny for the easter season. The new bunny selections include: 5-oz Solid Milk Chocolate Princess Bunny, Cookies ‘n’ Creme Bunnies, Bliss Milk Chocolate Bunnies with a Meltaway Center.

Morinaga Milk Industry, a dairy company in Japan, has received a no objection letter from FDA in response to its GRAS notification for Bifidobacterium longum BB536, the company's p... more

Morinaga Milk Industry, a dairy company in Japan, has received a no objection letter from FDA in response to its GRAS notification for Bifidobacterium longum BB536, the company's proprietary probiotic strain. The official FDA affirmation that the ingredient is GRAS allows it to be included in functional foods.

The Meat House has commenced a full-scale, franchise development program to expedite the company's market penetration. The company has opened new stores in three different markets ... more

The Meat House has commenced a full-scale, franchise development program to expedite the company's market penetration. The company has opened new stores in three different markets across the US and continues to procure franchise development agreements.

The Inventure Group, a snack food manufacturer, has added three new flavors to its Burger King line of snack chips. The three flavors include Hot Fries, Cheese Fries and Hot & Spic... more

The Inventure Group, a snack food manufacturer, has added three new flavors to its Burger King line of snack chips. The three flavors include Hot Fries, Cheese Fries and Hot & Spicy Onion Rings.

Pizza Inn has opened its new restaurant in Oklahoma City. The new restaurant is the company's third in this region and fourteenth in the state.

Tootie Pie Company has said that it will sell its handmade pies in its new Gourmet Cafe at The Shops at Artisans Alley, a retail location in north central San Antonio.

Viterra and Dakota Growers Pasta Company have signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which a subsidiary of Viterra will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Dakota Gr... more

Viterra and Dakota Growers Pasta Company have signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which a subsidiary of Viterra will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Dakota Growers, a producer and marketer of dry pasta products in North America.

Wild Grill Foods, a wholly owned subsidiary of Prime Star Group, has entered into an agreement with UniSea to cater to its increased production needs.

NutraCea, a producer of stabilized rice bran and other food and nutritional products, has completed the sale of its cereal ingredients business and certain related equipment to Ker... more

NutraCea, a producer of stabilized rice bran and other food and nutritional products, has completed the sale of its cereal ingredients business and certain related equipment to Kerry, a food ingredients company, on March 9, 2010 for $3.9m.

Smithfield Foods has reported net income of $37.3m or $0.22 per diluted share for the third quarter ended January 31, 2010 compared to net loss of $105.7m or $0.74 loss per diluted... more

Smithfield Foods has reported net income of $37.3m or $0.22 per diluted share for the third quarter ended January 31, 2010 compared to net loss of $105.7m or $0.74 loss per diluted share for the prior year quarter. Sales for the quarter were $2.88bn compared to $3.35bn for the same quarter previous year.

Cedarlane Natural Foods, a manufacturer of frozen and fresh food products, will launch three new frozen entrees at Natural Products Expo West, to be held at the Anaheim Convention ... more

Cedarlane Natural Foods, a manufacturer of frozen and fresh food products, will launch three new frozen entrees at Natural Products Expo West, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Smashburger, a Denver based fast-casual restaurant, will open its second Boise location on March 31, 2010. The company opened its first location in Boise in August 2009.

Tastefully Simple has voluntarily recalled certain 1.1-ounce retail packages and 0.3-ounce samples of Toasted Garlic & Parmesan Cheese Ball Mix. The company, along with others in t... more

Tastefully Simple has voluntarily recalled certain 1.1-ounce retail packages and 0.3-ounce samples of Toasted Garlic & Parmesan Cheese Ball Mix. The company, along with others in the food industry, is joining in the efforts of a nationwide ingredient recall to protect consumers from potential Salmonella exposure.

House of SC Enterprises (Germany) has launched St Sin, its confectionery used for the neutralization of bad breath, in the Irish market with the exclusive distributor Evonity.

Arcadia Biosciences, an agricultural technology company based in Davis, California, has completed the first commercial production of Sonova 400 High GLA Safflower Oil.

Barbara's Bakery, a natural foods baker, has undergone a brand-makeover. In the process, the bakery has partnered with Macchiatto, a design firm in San Francisco, to develop the re... more

Barbara's Bakery, a natural foods baker, has undergone a brand-makeover. In the process, the bakery has partnered with Macchiatto, a design firm in San Francisco, to develop the rebranding design.

Cargill’s Cocoa & Chocolate business has produced sustainable UTZ Certified chocolate, which is available to consumers in the form of Easter eggs. Baronie, an Easter egg producer f... more

Cargill’s Cocoa & Chocolate business has produced sustainable UTZ Certified chocolate, which is available to consumers in the form of Easter eggs. Baronie, an Easter egg producer for the European market, has launched a range of eggs made with UTZ Certified chocolate produced by Cargill. The eggs are now available to buy from Dutch supermarkets.

Papa Bello Enterprises has acquired Royal India Express (RIE), a fast casual Indian restaurant concept based in San Diego, California. RIE is another restaurant concept from the Ka... more

Papa Bello Enterprises has acquired Royal India Express (RIE), a fast casual Indian restaurant concept based in San Diego, California. RIE is another restaurant concept from the Kambo Brothers, which also created and manages The Kebab Cafe, one of Papa Bello Enterprises restaurant concepts.

Dole Europe's Swedish division, Saba Fresh Cuts, has acquired a 25% stake in Green Vision, a producer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables in Europe. According to the agreeme... more

Dole Europe's Swedish division, Saba Fresh Cuts, has acquired a 25% stake in Green Vision, a producer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables in Europe. According to the agreement, Green Vision will work in collaboration with the company's Swedish division with an aim to provide a wider choice of products.

Quiznos, a Denver-based quick service restaurant chain, has launched a new breakfast program, available for its 175 convenience store locations throughout the US. The new breakfast... more

Quiznos, a Denver-based quick service restaurant chain, has launched a new breakfast program, available for its 175 convenience store locations throughout the US. The new breakfast menu is part of the company’s convenience store growth strategy.

Uno, a Boston based restaurant company, has introduced new limited-time menu for New Orleans Jazz Festival, beginning April 13 and running throughout May for a limited time.

Nestle USA, a producer of confectionery and snacks, has expanded its portfolio of Raisinets with new addition Nestle Cherry Raisinets. Cherries are the second new fruit to be intro... more

Nestle USA, a producer of confectionery and snacks, has expanded its portfolio of Raisinets with new addition Nestle Cherry Raisinets. Cherries are the second new fruit to be introduced to the brand portfolio after Cranberry flavor, which was launched last year.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (Red Robin), a casual dining restaurant chain, will open its new restaurant in Manteca, California, on March 29.

The Kroger Company, an American retail chain, has recalled California Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder and Special Seasoning Blend Lemon Pepper sold in its outlets because the company... more

The Kroger Company, an American retail chain, has recalled California Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder and Special Seasoning Blend Lemon Pepper sold in its outlets because the company has been informed by a supplier that an ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella.

The JM Smucker Company, a manufacturer and marketer of foods and beverages in North America, has sold Hungry Jack brand potato products and also granted a licensing agreement for ... more

The JM Smucker Company, a manufacturer and marketer of foods and beverages in North America, has sold Hungry Jack brand potato products and also granted a licensing agreement for the brand to Basic American Foods. This agreement will allow Basic American Foods to expand its retail footprint in the potato business.

Barry Callebaut Malaysia, a subsidiary of cocoa and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut, has teamed up with the Malaysian Cocoa Board to improve the quality of cocoa and chocol... more

Barry Callebaut Malaysia, a subsidiary of cocoa and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut, has teamed up with the Malaysian Cocoa Board to improve the quality of cocoa and chocolates in the nation.

CHEP, a provider of pallet and container pooling services, has signed a five-year contract with British Sugar, a supplier of sugar to the UK market. The resultant new business enta... more

CHEP, a provider of pallet and container pooling services, has signed a five-year contract with British Sugar, a supplier of sugar to the UK market. The resultant new business entails the conversion of British Sugar's dedicated internal yellow pallet pool to CHEP and is worth GBP800,000 per annum.

Crispy Green has added two new flavors to its family of FruitziO product line: Apricots and Peaches. The company said that the new flavors are packaged in moisture-free 25gm (.88-o... more

Crispy Green has added two new flavors to its family of FruitziO product line: Apricots and Peaches. The company said that the new flavors are packaged in moisture-free 25gm (.88-ounce) resealable pouches.

FrieslandCampina has reported revenues of EUR8.2bn for fiscal 2009, a decrease of 14% compared to 9.5bn in the prior year. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to low prices ... more

FrieslandCampina has reported revenues of EUR8.2bn for fiscal 2009, a decrease of 14% compared to 9.5bn in the prior year. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to low prices of products such as milk powder, caseins and basic cheese.

Johnny Rockets, a US based restaurant chain, has opened new restaurant in Zapopan, Jalisco, in Central Mexico, as part of its plans for international expansion. The company said th... more

Johnny Rockets, a US based restaurant chain, has opened new restaurant in Zapopan, Jalisco, in Central Mexico, as part of its plans for international expansion. The company said that the Guadalajara location is the first Johnny Rockets opening from Mexican entrepreneurs Juan Carlos Camarena and Jose Manuel Villaneuva, who are expanding operations throughout Central Mexico.

Papa Gino’s, the parent company of Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, has brought back a line of burgers to its menu. Initially, the restaurant company will feature three... more

Papa Gino’s, the parent company of Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, has brought back a line of burgers to its menu. Initially, the restaurant company will feature three Angus burgers, the Classic, Mushroom Swiss and a Bacon Cheddar.

Kraft Foods has planned to reduce sodium by an average of 10% across its North American portfolio over the next two years. The company said that this amounts to the elimination of ... more

Kraft Foods has planned to reduce sodium by an average of 10% across its North American portfolio over the next two years. The company said that this amounts to the elimination of around 10 million pounds or around 750 million teaspoons of salt from some of its North American foods.

NutraCea, a producer of stabilized rice bran (SRB), has signed an asset purchase agreement to sell the rights of its Natural Glo, Satin Finish, and Max-E-Glo equine brands and trad... more

NutraCea, a producer of stabilized rice bran (SRB), has signed an asset purchase agreement to sell the rights of its Natural Glo, Satin Finish, and Max-E-Glo equine brands and trademarks, the goodwill and all other intellectual property associated with the trademarks to Manna Pro Products (Manna Pro) for approximately $650,000.

Yo-Plait, a manufacturer of yogurts, has introduced Simply...Go-Gurt, which comes in two flavors: Strawberry and Mixed Berry. This products are available in the refrigerator sectio... more

Yo-Plait, a manufacturer of yogurts, has introduced Simply...Go-Gurt, which comes in two flavors: Strawberry and Mixed Berry. This products are available in the refrigerator section of grocery stores throughout the US.

Yayi International has reported net sales of $3.9m for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, a decrease of 40.8% compared to $6.6m for the same quarter previous year.

Dunkin' Donuts, a coffee and baked goods chain, has signed two multi-unit store development agreements in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing the total to15 new restaurants, of which Yellow... more

Dunkin' Donuts, a coffee and baked goods chain, has signed two multi-unit store development agreements in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing the total to15 new restaurants, of which Yellow Mountain will open 11 units and Ioan Donuts will open four.

The Nestle Drumstick brand has introduced new flavors of s'mores and caramel to their lineup of Lil' Drums sundae cones.

The Cheesecake Factory has opened its new restaurant at the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware. The restaurant opened on March 18, 2010 and contains approximately 8,600sqft and 25... more

The Cheesecake Factory has opened its new restaurant at the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware. The restaurant opened on March 18, 2010 and contains approximately 8,600sqft and 250 seats.

Ben & Jerry's, a Vermont-based ice cream maker, has named Jostein Solheim as the company's new chief executive officer and vice president global brand development, with immediate e... more

Ben & Jerry's, a Vermont-based ice cream maker, has named Jostein Solheim as the company's new chief executive officer and vice president global brand development, with immediate effect.

China Food Company, manufacturer of cooking and dipping sauces, has reported revenue of GBP30.1m for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to GBP38.2m in the previous year.

Diamond Foods has received notice of early termination of the antitrust waiting period for its pending acquisition of Kettle Foods, and now anticipates the transaction will close b... more

Diamond Foods has received notice of early termination of the antitrust waiting period for its pending acquisition of Kettle Foods, and now anticipates the transaction will close by March 31, 2010.

Dole Food Company said that its division Standard Fruit de Costa Rica has introduced a new system that will reduce the environmental impact of its banana harvesting and packing ope... more

Dole Food Company said that its division Standard Fruit de Costa Rica has introduced a new system that will reduce the environmental impact of its banana harvesting and packing operations.

Spicy Pickle Franchising, an operator of the fast casual restaurant chains, has opened a new restaurant in Temecula, California and a Bread Garden Urban Cafe in downtown Vancouver.

Diversified Restaurant Holdings (DRH), the owner/operator of Bagger Dave’s Legendary Burgers & Fries and a franchisee for Buffalo Wild Wings, has appointed David Burke as its treas... more

Diversified Restaurant Holdings (DRH), the owner/operator of Bagger Dave’s Legendary Burgers & Fries and a franchisee for Buffalo Wild Wings, has appointed David Burke as its treasurer and chief financial officer, with immediate effect. Mr Burke replaces Jay Alan Dusenberry who has moved out of the role of treasurer.

PepsiCo has unveiled new global goals in the areas of nutrition, the environment, and workplace practices that apply to the company's food and beverage businesses around the world,... more

PepsiCo has unveiled new global goals in the areas of nutrition, the environment, and workplace practices that apply to the company's food and beverage businesses around the world, including Frito-Lay, Quaker, Pepsi-Cola, Tropicana and Gatorade. PepsiCo calls this commitment Performance with Purpose.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill, an Italian Mediterranean restaurant brand, has entered into a new agreement with Radiant Systems (Radiant), an Atlanta based provider of technology service... more

Romano’s Macaroni Grill, an Italian Mediterranean restaurant brand, has entered into a new agreement with Radiant Systems (Radiant), an Atlanta based provider of technology services to the hospitality and retail industries, to install the Aloha Enterprise system along with Radiant P1520 hardware terminals across all its 186 company-owned restaurants.

Bueno Foods, a family owned company in New Mexico, has expanded its line of chile products with the introduction of Buenatural New Mexican Style Green Chile Chicken Stew and Posole... more

Bueno Foods, a family owned company in New Mexico, has expanded its line of chile products with the introduction of Buenatural New Mexican Style Green Chile Chicken Stew and Posole Stew with Red Chile and Chicken.

Cloetta, a Swedish confectionery company, has reported that sales of its products rose by 7% in the second quarter. However, total sales for the first half of the year amounted to ... more

Cloetta, a Swedish confectionery company, has reported that sales of its products rose by 7% in the second quarter. However, total sales for the first half of the year amounted to SEK581m compared to SEK735m in the same quarter prior year, a decrease that reflects Cloetta’s discontinued sales of Fazer products as of January 1, 2009.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has added new Low Country Boil to its limited time Spring menu, which is available until May 16, 2010.

Global supplement marketer Limu has introduced a weight management system 'Limu Lean', which includes three new Fucoidan-based products such as a meal replacement shake, digestive... more

Global supplement marketer Limu has introduced a weight management system 'Limu Lean', which includes three new Fucoidan-based products such as a meal replacement shake, digestive health cleanse and appetite controller.

Pure Management Group (PMG), a restaurant company in the US, will re-launch Social House, the company's Pan Asian restaurant, in Crystals at CityCenter in Las Vegas, in early summe... more

Pure Management Group (PMG), a restaurant company in the US, will re-launch Social House, the company's Pan Asian restaurant, in Crystals at CityCenter in Las Vegas, in early summer 2010.

Back Yard Burgers, a Nashville-based gourmet burger chain, which has 129 stores in 20 states, has named Bohan Advertising/ Marketing its agency of record.

The JM Smucker Company has revealed its plans for investments to enhance its supply chain in pursuit of its continuing efforts to improve the profitability and long-term strength o... more

The JM Smucker Company has revealed its plans for investments to enhance its supply chain in pursuit of its continuing efforts to improve the profitability and long-term strength of its brands. The plans of the food company include substantial capital investment in its coffee and namesake fruit spreads businesses over the next three years amounting to nearly $220m.

CSM, Bakery Supplies North America has completed the acquisition of Best Brands, a premium bakery manufacturer in the US, effective March 19, 2010.

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, a global provider of Stevia extracts, and Wild Flavors, a global operator in food and flavor product development, have received 'Letters of No... more

Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, a global provider of Stevia extracts, and Wild Flavors, a global operator in food and flavor product development, have received 'Letters of No Objection' from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the agency has reviewed the independent research submission of the companies and agrees that Sunwin Stevia Extracts are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS).

Geti Wilba, a manufacturer of frozen foods in Northern Europe, will introduce its range of premium frozen meat product line in the UK, which includes ready to cook venison, wild bo... more

Geti Wilba, a manufacturer of frozen foods in Northern Europe, will introduce its range of premium frozen meat product line in the UK, which includes ready to cook venison, wild boar and lamb. The product portfolio is being distributed in the UK by Hugh Shallcross of Henryson Foods International.

Cargill, a food ingredients and applications company, has opened a manufacturing plant in Pinghu, China, leading to expansion of its global flavor presence.

Subway, a fast food restaurant chain, will launch a new breakfast menu from April 5. Almost all of the chain's 23,000 US restaurants will begin selling the meal.