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Brianna Guntz

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Brianna Guntz is an assistant editor for PMMI Media Group, creating engaging multimedia content across PMG brands. She has been with PMG since January 2025 and has a BA in Multimedia Journalism from Loyola University Chicago. She's fond of hiking, plants, and her two cats. Brianna can be contacted at: [email protected]

Spot & Tango Doubles Capacity in $20 Million Lehigh Valley Expansion

The 20,000-square-foot buildout doubles the plant's production lines for the dog food maker and adds about 50 jobs.

September 4, 2026

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Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Announces Local Food and Agriculture Grants

Investments in Michigan’s food and agriculture will help expand production, create new jobs, and increase demand for local farm products.

August 28, 2026

FSIS Shifts Salmonella Testing Toward Quantification

The agency's Salmonella SAFE plan targets highly pathogenic serotypes and validation methods, with a 13-week moving window pilot and a biomapping pilot aimed at faster response.

August 21, 2026

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Bel US Co-Founds the Good Foods Coalition to Fight Food Insecurity

The company partnered with Amazon, The Giant Company, and WK Kellogg to help make healthier food more accessible to consumers.

June 24, 2026

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Whey Protein Shortage Pushes Processors Toward Alternative Ingredients

Soaring protein demand has left whey in short supply and at record prices, prompting some food processors to reformulate with milk protein concentrate, soy, and pea proteins.

June 12, 2026

Some manufacturers have halted output or reformulated flagship products to balance the limited supply of whey protein.

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Mars Pours £190 Million Into Historic UK Chocolate Factory to Modernize Manufacturing

The investment will modernize Mars’ Slough factory, transforming it into a next-generation manufacturing hub with advanced technology and workforce upskilling.

May 20, 2026

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Food Industry Layoffs Mount as Nestlé, Del Monte Cut Jobs

Workforce reductions across major food companies signal deeper restructuring as legacy brands face cost pressures and shifting demand.

May 1, 2026

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PepsiCo to Remove Artificial Dyes from Gatorade Flavors

The petroleum-based colors are set to be removed from product offerings by fall 2026.

April 23, 2026

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Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Signature Foods USA Announces First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

The facility is set to begin operations in South Carolina, creating 202 new jobs.

April 16, 2026

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Tyson Foods Announces Closure of Georgia Beef Facility

The closure comes after the company terminated over 5,000 employees in Jan. This plant shutdown will result in layoffs for 168 employees.

April 9, 2026

The Georgia plant closure will result in layoffs for 168 employees.

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