Pittsburgh ketchup maker The H.J. Heinz Co. moved to bulk up its growing U.S. foodservice operations by swallowing Appetizers And Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The Chicago company founded in 1967 has grown to employ 550 full-time and another 60 part-time employees on the strength of its upscale frozen hors d'oeuvres, including tiny quiches, brochettes, puffs, quesadillas and other small foods served by hotels and caterers.