Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever said it will close its Birds Eye frozen food brand factory in Grimsby, U.K. with a loss of 600 jobs.

Omega Protein Corporation, a manufacturer of fish oils containing healthy, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), announced that it has entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement with National Starch and Chemical Company.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) announced that it has named James H. Dunsdon to the newly created role of chief operating officer.

On the threshold of a new growing emphasis to increase whole grain consumption to help fight disease in the U.S., General Mills announced that it will become the first leading food manufacturer to make all of its Big G breakfast cereals with whole grain.

According to researchers at Loma Linda University in California, when individuals added almonds as a snack to their regular diet, their overall intake of several important nutrients increased.

PepsiCo Inc. of Purchase, N.Y., said it plans to close four Frito-Lay plants and cut some jobs.

ConAgra Foods Inc., one of North America's leading packaged food companies, announced that Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated has exercised its option to acquire ConAgra Foods' minority interest in Swift Foods.

The Bush administration will not appeal the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals February 6, 2004, decision in HIA v. DEA protecting sale and consumption of hemp food products in the U.S.

University of Toronto researchers argue that the optimal vitamin D-3 requirement probably is much higher than the current recommended daily allowance.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announced that O.B. Goolsby, Jr. has been named its chief executive officer.