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Kraft Heinz to Buy Brazilian Food Company Hemmer

The acquisition will expand consumers’ taste options in Brazil, while supporting Kraft Heinz’s strategy of growing its international product platform and presence in emerging markets.

McCormick 1st U.S.-headquartered Company Named as Global Compact LEAD

The designation demonstrates McCormick’s ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles for responsible business.

Kerry Completes Niacet Acquisition

The transaction will add complementary technologies to create a world-leading global food protection and preservation platform, and help accelerate Kerry’s growth.

Unibloc Pump Acquires Flotronic Pumps

The transaction will enable Unibloc Pump to grow its U.K. and European business, while also giving Flotronic Pumps an unmatched North American foothold.

Ferrero Group President Todd Siwak

Ferrero Group Chooses Todd Siwak to Lead North American Business

Siwak will be responsible for driving the strategic growth of Ferrero’s expanding market share and transitioning the business from being part of an international region to its own distinct area.

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Triton Innovation Helps Commercial Bakery’s Product Handling Issues

The bakery was experiencing product loss due to conveyance related handling problems, and Triton Innovation’s equipment, designed for a broad range of food handling and processing applications, caught its attention.

Emmi Acquires Leader in U.S. Feta Market

The purchase of Athenos complements Emmi’s range of high-quality, locally produced and imported specialty cheeses in North America, and creates additional export opportunities.

Saputo Buys Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy

The transaction adds aseptic protein beverages and nutritional snacks to the company’s portfolio, strengthening its core business in the U.S.

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New Heat and Control Facility Under Construction

The new Heat and Control 120,000-sq-ft site will expand support for the North American manufacturing industry and will meet increased pre-sale and after-market needs.

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A Success Against Food Waste | JBS, Sanderson Farms, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United News Update

Sanderson Farms to be sold to Cargill and Continental Grain, while JBS acquires aquaculture firm, and Coca-Cola Bottling Company United plans facility investment. Also on Take Five: Great Britain shares its food waste success in a Champion 12.3 webinar.

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Bonduelle Fresh Americas Names Andrea Montagna as New CEO

Montagna takes on leadership of Bonduelle’s wholly owned U.S. subsidiary as it moves ahead toward becoming B Corp certified under the B! Pact framework by 2025.

Tyson Foods to Build New Plant in Virginia

The company is investing $300 million in the fully cooked facility to meet increasing demand and accelerate its brand growth.

Cargill to Acquire Leading Asian Chocolate Supplier

The acquisition of chocolate maker Aalst will expand Cargill’s Asia-Pacific cocoa and chocolate offerings, allowing the company to better serve its industrial and foodservice customers in the region.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Planning Baton Rouge Facility Expansion

The project and a previously announced expansion in LaFayette, La., are part of the company’s long-term investment strategy to meet the growing demand of customers along the Gulf Coast.

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Aptean Announces Availability of RFP Template

Tool includes key questions to ask while sourcing an ERP solution to help food and beverage manufacturers begin their digital transformation.

Grote Acquires Precision Food Innovations

The acquisition of PFI enhances Grote’s sanitary conveyance capabilities, further supporting all Grote food processing customers worldwide.

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JBS Paying Over $400 Million to Acquire Huon Aquaculture

Worldwide meat leader decides to enter the aquaculture market, following the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s forecast that per capita consumption of fish is to set grow by 5% globally over the next 10 years.

Sanderson Farms Being Sold to Cargill and Continental Grain

The transaction brings together two complementary U.S. poultry operators, Wayne Farms and Sanderson Farms, under the joint ownership and control of two premier food and agribusiness companies, creating a leading U.S. poultry company.

PSSI to Acquire Safe Foods

The acquisition of the food safety performance management company will allow the industry’s leading food safety and contract sanitation provider to expand its offerings.

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Vertical Start-ups Are Needed Now More Than Ever

There is an exceptional opportunity for consumer packaged goods companies and OEMs to use proven best practices as a basis for developing a successful capital project delivery strategy on every project.

Refresco to Acquire 3 Coca-Cola U.S. Production Facilities

The prospective transaction involves long-term agreements for contract manufacturing activities and makes Refresco one of Coca-Cola’s strategic third-party contract manufacturers in the U.S.

PepsiCo Selling Juice Brands for More Than $3 Billion

The transaction will allow the company to concentrate on growing its current portfolio of diverse offerings, such as healthier snacks, zero-calorie beverages, and products like SodaStream.