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Post Holdings Appoints Howard Friedman and Nicolas Catoggio to Leadership Roles

Friedman, currently president and CEO of Post Consumer Brands, will be the new EVP and COO of Post Holdings, while Catoggio has been named as president and CEO of Post Consumer Brands.

USDA Unveils Plan to Help Smaller Meat Processing Plants

The agency will gather input over the next few months about how to structure the program, which will offer grants, loans, and guaranteed loans to spark the growth of small and medium-size meat processing plants.

Smithfield Foods President and CEO Shane Smith

Smithfield Foods Names Shane Smith President and Chief Executive Officer

The two-decade veteran of Smithfield Foods and, most recently, its chief strategy officer, is taking on leadership of the company, succeeding Dennis Organ, who has stepped down for personal reasons.

Eriez Appoints Gareth Meese Regional Sales Director-EMEA

Meese will direct, align, and support Eriez’ strategic sales efforts over a wider geography, including Europe, the Middle East, India ,and Northern Africa.

Bonduelle USA Expanding Operations at Pennsylvania Facility

The project will increase annual frozen vegetable processing and packaging capacity from 45 million to 75 million lb and bring new jobs to Lebanon County.

General Mills Buys Tyson Foods’ Pet Treats Business

The purchase complements General Mills’ petfood line and plays a part in the reshaping of the company’s portfolio for growth.

Nestlé Announces 2 Major U.S. Expansions

The company will be investing a total of $282 million on projects to expand manufacturing operations at its existing King William County, Va., Purina PetCare and Nestlé’s Gaffney, S.C., facilities.

CRB Expands Board-level Leadership Team

The election of external members to the board is expected to strengthen CRB’s business and financial reach while attracting critical outside guidance to support its growth.

LINXIS Group Acquires Bakon

The acquisition of Bakon will strengthen LINXIS Group’s expertise and enable LINXIS Group and its companies to address larger markets, both in terms of activities and geography.

Sabra President And Ceo Joey Bergstein

Sabra Names Joey Bergstein as President and CEO

The food industry veteran is expected to propel Sabra’s growth while ensuring the company’s every success nourishes human and environmental wellness.

Fanuc Pack Expo Las Vegas

Global Automation Leader Fanuc Announces Production of 750,000th Robot

Fanuc is capable of producing 11,000 robots per month in fully automated factories that use its own robots to make robots, controllers, and machine tools that offer world-renowned reliability, precision, speed, and easy operation.

Leading Beverage Manufacturer Expanding in Missouri

Niagara Bottling is investing approximately $156 million to build a new facility in Kansas City, which will allow the company to produce new beverage products and serve customers in the Midwest.

Lays Football Pitch

Lay’s Gives Packaging a New Purpose With Sustainable Football Pitches

In partnership with the UEFA Foundation and streetfootballworld, Lay’s is using recycled packaging as a force for good in local communities around the world.

Kerry Group Buying Niacet for Over $1 Billion

Niacet’s portfolio will enhance Kerry’s position in the food protection and preservation market and significantly advance its sustainable nutrition goals.

Tetra Pak Denton, Texas campus

Tetra Pak Completes Installation of Digital Printer in Denton, Texas Facility

Investments in innovation and capabilities bring the future of smart packaging to customers across North America.

JBS Brand Pilgrim’s Pride Buying Kerry Consumer Foods’ Meats and Meals Business

Following the acquisition, Pilgrim’s will be a leading international food company, with a significant value-added protein and integrated prepared foods business, anchored by a portfolio of strong brands.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Planning New Factory in Kansas

The facility will help the company meet its mission of enriching and lengthening the special relationships between people and their pets by providing high-quality nutrition.

Alex Eder, Guido Spix, Beate Ullrich, Christian Traumann, and Stephan Thomae at the opening of the Multivac Training & Application Center for Slicing & Automation.

Multivac Opens Training & Application Center for Slicing & Automation

The center will be used to develop new lines for processing and packaging food products, training, and research and development.

Wholestone Farms Building Sioux Falls Facility

The farmer-owned pork processor is set to invest over $500 million in a new state-of-the-art pork harvest and processing facility.

Kraft Heinz Acquisition

Kraft Heinz Announces Agreement to Purchase Assan Foods

The acquisition of the Turkish company aligns with Kraft Heinz’s international growth strategy and offers the opportunity to build its retail and foodservice business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN)

PPWLN Welcomes New Executive Council

PMMI’s Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Welcomes New Executive Council Members

McCain Global Sustainability Report Reveals Progress and New Commitments

Regenerative agriculture promised by the company will restore and protect soil health and quality and use natural processes to control pests, prevent plant disease, and strengthen crops against severe weather events.