NewCold Announces Plans for New Cold Store Facility

The state-of-the-art facility will incorporate an advanced cold chain solution to ensure processes are sustainable, traceable, fully integrated with its customers’ processes.

Nov 20th, 2020

New Cold Proposed Lebanon, Ind Facility

Netherlands-based NewCold is building a $150 million advanced, large-scale automated cold store facility in Lebanon, Ind. Scheduled to be operational in 2022, the facility is NewCold’s third facility in the U.S. and is expected to create 150 to 200 new jobs.

Shenandoah Valley Organic Opening Second Facility

The company's expansion will increase production capabilities, allowing more product availability in leading grocery stores across the United States.

McCormick Buying Cholula Hot Sauce

The purchase will accelerate McCormick’s growth opportunities within its condiment platform and broaden its portfolio in the hot sauce category.

HelloFresh to Acquire Factor75

The move will assist HelloFresh’s U.S. growth plan, strengthening its leading position and expanding its total addressable market.

Tyson Foods Develops Global Forest Protection Standard

The company is focusing its efforts on reducing deforestation risk in its global supply chain of four key commodities: cattle and beef; soy; palm oil; and pulp, paper, and packaging.

New Cold Proposed Lebanon, Ind Facility

NewCold Announces Plans for New Cold Store Facility

The state-of-the-art facility will incorporate an advanced cold chain solution to ensure processes are sustainable, traceable, fully integrated with its customers’ processes.

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Fristam Pumps USA Hires New Bilingual Applications Engineer

Hannah Ihlenfeldt will provide technical support and customer assistance to Fristam’s Latin American customers.

Ferrero Building First North American Chocolate Production Plant

The expansion will grow the company’s footprint and will allow the company to produce chocolate for Crunch, 100Grand, SnoCaps, Raisinets, Goobers, Ferrero Rocher, and other Ferrero products to be made in the U.S.

Pulmuone has launched Golden Apple and Cocoa Classic beverages in Ecolean Air aseptic 125-mL packages. Photo courtesy of Ecolean.

South Korean Processor Embraces Sustainable Packaging

The new beverages are aimed at schoolchildren, featuring an easy-to-use, nutritious companion for their lunch meals.

Hearthside Food Solutions Expanding Production Center

The company is also selling Cloud Packaging Solutions to Duravant LLC.

Mars Buying Kind North America

Company will be expanding its portfolio with the addition of a range of healthy foods.

Tyson Foods Adding New Production Facilities

The new sites will assist Tyson Foods’ in expanding its international production to continue the company’s global growth strategy.

Utz Brands to Acquire Major Tortilla Brand

The transaction will expand the company's position in the tortilla chip sub-category and strengthen its national footprint.

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Confection Industry Outlook 2020

Consumption of treats has been hit at the check-out lane, but e-commerce and consumers spending more per shopping trip leave the candy industry feeling positive about the future.

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Beverage Industry Overview Nov. 2020

Beverage Institute shares data on soft drinks, water, both sparkling, still, and flavored; dairy and alternatives; juices; coffees and teas; enhanced still drinks, such as energy drinks, sports drinks, nutraceuticals, and powders and blends.

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Snack Industry Overview

The following is a transcription of an Innovation Stage presented Monday afternoon, November 9, during PACK EXPO Connects.

SweetWater Brewing Company Being Sold

Canadian cannabis company Aphria is buying SweetWater to help with its expansion plans and access to the U.S. market more quickly in the event of federal cannabis legalization.

TreeHouse Foods to Buy Majority of Riviana Foods U.S. Branded Pastas

The move will complement and strengthen TreeHouse’s branded and private-label pasta portfolio, and increase the company’s ability to serve national and regional customers.

Molson Coors Sells Irwindale Brewery

The sale will allow Molson Coors to streamline its operations for greater efficiency across its network and strengthen its liquidity.

Ryan Hammer, Golden State Foods Corporate Svp

Golden State Foods Appoints New Corporate SVP

As such, Ryan Hammer will now assume the responsibility for the company’s North America liquid products sales.

Nestlé USA Purchases Freshly

The purchase combines Nestlé’s understanding of what and how people eat at home with Freshly’s specialized consumer analytics platform and distribution network.

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