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Connie’s Naturals’ new Wood-Fired Pizza features a hand-stretched, Neapolitan-style crust imported from Italy, topped with the company’s signature sauce.

Several factors are prompting the company to reduce its sales and earnings expectations for the fiscal year ending in May 2015.

Mini Pizza Bagels from Annie’s Inc. meet the needs of busy families looking for convenient and delicious hot snacks with wholesome and simple ingredients.

Kevin McAdams, formerly vice president of direct-store delivery and sales execution, has been promoted to president of Schwan’s Consumer Brands Inc.

The Pittsfield, NH, manufacturer of ready-made pizza crusts and flatbread pizzas will break ground on a new facility on Aug. 14 as well as launch a program honoring first responders.

Absolutely Gluten Free offers a gluten-free pizza made with a flourless, cauliflower crust.

Pinnacle Foods also reaffirms its earnings per share guidance for 2014.

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.