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Schwan's to acquire MaMa Rosa's Pizza

Debra Schug

June 1, 2017

Schwan’s Company, a US frozen-food business, has agreed to terms on acquiring MaMa Rosa’s Pizza LLC from HGGC.

Field Reports

Preferred Freezer uses LED to create cool temperatures without the extra cost

A refrigerated warehouse uses LED lighting to protect the integrity of its customers’ frozen foods.

October 21, 2016

Better lighting not only optimizes picking and lowers electricity bills, it also enhances safety.

Sirane introduces steam-cook pouches that stand-up

The bags are designed to be used safely in a conventional oven up to 200°C, in a microwave—and even in a freezer for subsequent reheating and eating.

Crystal Lindell

October 11, 2016

“This version would be ideal for retailers from a presentation point of view," explains Jeremy Haydn-Davies, Sirane sales director.

Coalition petitions FDA to ban 8 flavorings

FDA links raw scallops to Hepatitis A outbreak

Jeremy Gerrard

August 22, 2016

FDA test results have identified raw scallops imported from the Philippines as the likely source of more than 200 Hepatitis A infections in Hawaii.

Schwan asks chefs to collaborate on new snack ideas

The Chef Collective is part of Schwan’s effort to develop new snacking concepts and clean label offerings, as well as change misperceptions about frozen foods.

Debra Schug

August 16, 2016

The company invited eight chefs from across the country, including Food Network personality Jet Tila and past Top Chef contestant Stephanie Cmar, to collaborate and ideate new snacking concepts.

Frozen bakery company to build new facility, add jobs in Pennsylvania

Jeremy Gerrard

August 4, 2016

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced 131 jobs with new Lebanon Valley Cold Storage and Distribution Center.

Dean Foods purchases Friendly’s ice cream business

Dean Foods completes acquisition of Friendly’s Ice Cream

Jeremy Gerrard

June 21, 2016

Dean Foods Company has completed its acquisition of the manufacturing and retail ice cream business of Friendly’s Ice Cream for $155 million.

McCain Foods invests $65 million to expand fry plant

Jeremy Gerrard

June 21, 2016

The company says it will invest $65 million to add a 32,000-sq.-ft. expansion to the existing fry plant featuring the latest manufacturing equipment and technology.

Frozen vegetables recalled for possible Listeria contamination

Washington frozen food company continues layoffs amid recall

Jeremy Gerrard

May 31, 2016

CRF Frozen Foods laid off an additional 61 employees amid an ongoing shutdown at its Pasco, WA plant that has been connected to a listeria contamination.