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Kent Precision Foods Group (KPFG), formerly named Precision Foods, Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri, announced a new name, logo and company promise effective November 1, 2012.

“The name change will aid our group’s alignment with the parent holding company’s oldest and best-known brand,” stated Jerry Fritz, president, KPFG. “The Kent family has a long heritage of company ownership and this further enhances their commitment to our customers and employees.”

In addition, KPFG has a new brand promise, committed to superior specialty products and services. The new company promise states, “Our focus on specific product categories based on our dedication to excellence, invention and unparalleled service enables us to offer the highest quality specialty food products and service available.”

“This company promise relies on each employee to come to work every day and focus on delivering reliable and excellent quality products to our customers and partners. We expect all employees to take ownership and pride in their work regardless of his or her assigned role,” adds Fritz. “We are proud of this company and are excited about the product excellence and customer service our company will provide in the years to come.”

KPFG is made up of five key business segments including – foodservice, consumer packaged goods, personal nutrition solutions, custom culinary solutions and industrial. Each sub group is dedicated to key customer segments, enabling employees to display high levels of focus that transcends to the delivery of high quality and consistent, products.

Kent Corporation and its subsidiaries make advancements and product offerings in food products, food and beverage ingredients, pharmaceutical and personal care applications, animal nutrition and companion animal products. Operating companies today work with customers in more than 60 countries. Kent Corporation provides management and internal services including human resources, legal support, tax management and accounting and information technology for all of its operating companies. The company’s vision is to become a recognized leader by creating value in the supply of sustainable and nutritious foods and ingredients for consumers, pets and livestock worldwide. For more information, visit the Kent Corporation Web site at www.kentww.com.

Kent Precision Foods Group is a dry-blending and packaging food company specializing in providing high quality products for customers in the foodservice, industrial and consumer products businesses. Customized products produced vary widely and include salad dressing mixes, frozen desserts, home canning mixes, sauce and seasoning blends, gravies and instant food thickening products. Kent Precision Foods Group markets brands including Foothill Farms^®, Frostline^®, Mrs. Wages^®, Orrington Farms^®, Southern Gourmet^®, Thick It^® and other licensed products.