Manufacturers are incorporating an even wider array of flavors into their rice mixes now that sales finally have surpassed those of their bland plain rice side dish siblings.
Bunge North America (St. Louis) has announced that its subsidiary, Bunge Foods, has executed a definitive agreement to sell its bakery business to Dawn Food Products, Inc. (Jackson, Mich.) for $76 million.
Realizing the time and economic pressures facing many consumers, Albertsons Inc. (Boise, Id.) has created a line of entrées, side dishes and desserts to cater to that audience.