grab and go

General Merchandise/HBC

Hillshire Brands Will Talk With Pilgrim's Pride, Tyson

Not withdrawing, changing Pinnacle merger proposal

Foodservice

Ruiz Foods Acquires Facility in Palmetto State

Florence, S.C., location was former Heinz plant

Quality, quantity, customization increasingly important, says Technomic

Segment continues to outpace restaurant industry, says Technomic

Deal unites highly complementary companies with iconic food, snack brands

Includes restaurant operators, foodservice executives, educators, media professionals

Offers agenda, sessions, speaker updates, attendee lists, sponsor contacts, more

Rules easier to implement for some industries than others

Convenience retailer gives away the store in this inspirational success story

Consumer trend moves from weekly buying to monthly

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