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Barry Callebaut, Sargento, Bel Group, Maple Leaf and More in the Headlines
The latest food company news about plant openings, acquisitions, and staff changes proves the industry is continuing its quest for operational excellence.
Industry News
Jack Link’s to Expand Iowa Facility
Sustainability
Hostess Brands Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report
Industry News
Cargill Planning to Build Soybean Processing Facility in Missouri
Industry News
Bel Group Names Cécile Béliot as Chief Executive Officer
Industry News
Maple Leaf Foods Moving Forward With Leadership Transition Plan
Michael McCain has become executive chair of the board and is continuing to serve as CEO through 2022, while president and COO Curtis Frank is to become CEO next year.
Industry News
Consolidation Threatening CPG-OEM Relationships
The shift in the CPG-OEM relationship from transactional to strategic collaboration has hit a snag.
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Sustainability
Nomad Foods Releases Annual ‘Eating for the Planet’ Report
The report focuses on the impact the business had on the environment from January to December 2021, and highlights new milestones for the company’s sustainability strategy.
Sustainability
From Cheese Expo: Sustainability, Supply Chain, Export Markets Key Topics Among Dairy Producers
Given current supply chain obstacles, it has been difficult getting products to consumers around the world. But the fact remains that U.S. dairy producers have great opportunities and need to drive the sustainability and food safety narrative.
Industry News
PSSI Promotes Doug White and Monty Christenberry to New Positions
White will serve as the company’s new president, while Christenberry will be PSSI’s new chief operating officer.
Industry News
Sargento Foods to Acquire Baker Cheese Factory
The acquisition will bring Sargento innovation and leadership to Baker’s specialized craftsmanship at a time when cheese snacking sees high demand.
Industry News
Conagra Brands Names Lucy Brady as President of Grocery and Snacks
In her new role, Brady will lead the ongoing modernization and growth of Conagra’s grocery and snack portfolio, focusing on products that reflect evolving consumer demand and trends.
Industry News
Barry Callebaut to Invest $104 Million in New Chocolate Factory
The site in Ontario, Canada, with an initial annual capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes of liquid and molded chocolate production, represents the company’s biggest capital investment in a factory in North America.
Industry News
Utz Brands Subsidiary Buys Snack Food Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
The new facility will help the company meet increased demand for its products and help facilitate its growth and efficiencies.
Industry News
Jack Link’s Building $450 Million Facility
Scheduled to open in late 2023, Jack Link’s new meat snack plant in Perry, Ga., will be the company’s first U.S. location outside the Midwest.
Industry News
McCormick Names Brendan Foley as President and COO
In his newly created role, current President Global Consumer, Americas, and Asia Foley will have responsibility for all of McCormick’s business units and its supply chain worldwide.
Industry News
FDA Issues Draft Action Levels for Lead in Juice
The agency is moving to limit lead in ready-to-drink apple juice and other single-strength juices and juice blends, supporting its Closer to Zero action plan that sets forth the FDA’s science-based approach to reducing exposure to toxic elements in foods.
Industry News
Mondelēz to Pay $1.3 Billion for Mexico’s Leading Confectionery Company
Iconic chocolate and candy brands, including Ricolino, Vero, La Corona, and Coronado, will complement the Mondelēz portfolio and accelerate the company’s growth in the high-priority Mexico market.
Industry News
LIVE from ELC: The Millennial Mindset on Money, Career, Communication, and Benefits
Generational researcher Jason Dorsey explains the culture shift happening as Millennials move into management roles.
Industry News
Mars to Build New Global Research and Development Hub
The multi-million dollar investment will create Mars Wrigley’s largest innovation center in the world for snacks and treats, inspiring the next generation of new products to support the company’s iconic global snacks and treats brands.
Industry News
AquaBounty Building 10,000 Metric Ton Land-based Salmon Farm
The new Atlantic salmon farm will generate a lower carbon footprint compared to flying in salmon produced overseas, ease pressure on wild salmon stocks, and use natural resources responsibly and sustainably.
Industry News
Coca-Cola, Suntory Cross the 100% Plant-Based Bottle Finish Line
After more than a decade of rigorous R&D work and significant investments with their respective partners, Coca-Cola and Suntory each unveil first-of-their-kind beverage bottle prototypes made from 100% bio-based PET, ready for commercial scale-up.
Industry News
Nestlé’s Buitoni Pizza Factory Raided Following E. coli Outbreak
French authorities have confirmed epidemiological, microbiological, and traceability work revealed a connection between Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up frozen pizzas and dozens of E. coli infections in children.
Industry News
Tyson Foods Building New Facility in Alabama
The new rendering facility will service many of Alabama’s poultry processors and others in neighboring states, helping to reduce waste by breaking down and cooking parts of the chicken people don’t eat into usable proteins and fats.
Industry News
ADM Making $300 Million Investment in Decatur, Ill.
The move will help meet the growing demand for alternative protein by increasing soy protein concentrate production and creating a new, state-of-the-art Protein Innovation Center to power partnership, innovation, and speed.
Industry News
Nestlé Purina Unveils $90 Million Australian Plant Expansion
The opening brings Nestlé’s total investment in the factory to more than $200 million, as the business has increased production and developed new capabilities to meet growing cat food demand.