Conventional frozen pizza has suffered some setbacks, but the outlook is good for brands that differentiate. The market still carries mass appeal, as consumers seek foods with unique flavors and ingredients.
Chief executive Paul Bulcke says organic growth the first months of 2014 was in line with the company’s expectations and driven by volume, rather than price.
Little Lady Foods, Elk Grove Village, Ill., announces that it is seeking a new CEO and making several other management changes, as co-CEOs John and Dan Geocaris plan to step down from daily management of the company.
Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest beef, chicken and pork processors and marketers, acquires the assets of Michigan pizza manufacturer Bosco’s Pizza Co.
Nestle USA plans to completely relocate its Northbrook, Ill.-based Nestle Pizza Division to Solon, Ohio, by mid-2014. The company’s pizza brands include DIGIORNO, California Pizza Kitchen, Tombstone and Jack’s.