Mars Petcare Expanding Manufacturing Facility

The project will enable the company to serve the growing needs of pets and pet owners.

Jan 18th, 2021

Mars Petcare is spending $145 million to add more than 200,000 sq ft and two production lines to its manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, Ark. Scheduled to start later this month, the project is expected to be complete in 2022.

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Cargill Expanding Soy Processing Operations

Improvements will provide faster unloading of oilseeds and loading of products, increased capacities, and better overall logistics, safety, and ease of doing business.

Annual GFSI Conference to Be Held Virtually March 23 to 25

At the event, food industry professionals across public and private sectors will reflect on an unprecedented 12 months and discuss solutions to shared challenges.

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Tippmann Innovation Expanding Classic Carriers Facility

The additional space will provide Classic with the ability to meet the rapidly growing needs for storage and services for temperature-controlled carriers.

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Industrial Magnetics Acquires Walker Magnetics Group

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Nestlé Waters North America Brands Being Sold

The transaction enables Nestlé to focus on its international premium brands, local natural mineral waters, and high-quality healthy hydration products.

‘Pearl Milling Company’ to Replace Aunt Jemima Brand Name

PepsiCo, which owns the Quaker Oats Company, announced the forthcoming rebranding of the Aunt Jemima brand in 2020.

Anheuser-Busch Launching New PPE Recycling Program

The company’s craft business unit will be equipping craft facilities with zero-waste boxes and promoting safe recycling.

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Dole Packaged Foods Opens New Facility

The new site in Georgia will allow the company to provide more nutritious and healthy frozen fruit to its East Coast customers in a timelier manner.

Hormel Foods Buys Planters

The company’s addition of the strategic leading brand continues its evolution as a global branded food business.

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Is Kraft Heinz Ready to Sell Planters?

Hormel is cited as the potential buyer of the iconic brand as Kraft Heinz trims its portfolio.

Smucker Co. Sells Natural Balance Business

The divestiture demonstrates Smucker’s strategy to prioritize investments and resources toward areas that the company believes will generate the greatest growth and profitability.

Liquid Nitrogen Leak Kills 6 Food Packing Plant Employees

3 others are in critical condition, following the disaster at the Foundation Food Group facility in Gainesville, Ga.

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CRB Hires New Director of Business Development

Jim Higley joins the company, strengthening its approach that guides clients from initial planning to operational readiness.

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Duravant Launches nVenia, a Duravant Operating Company

Duravant launches nVenia, LLC, a new operating company within its Packaging Solutions Segment formed by combining Arpac, Hamer-Fischbein, and Ohlson into a single entity.

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Maple Leaf Foods Expanding Plant Protein Capacity

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Tippmann Innovation Breaks Ground New Cold Storage Facility

The project reflects the company’s continued growth in the cold storage development sector.

Mondelēz International Acquires Well-being Snacking Company

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McCormick Acquires FONA International

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Hormel Foods Opens New Production Facility

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Godiva Appoints New CEO

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Ferrero Group Buying Eat Natural

Adding the authentic product portfolio, with a strong market position in the healthier snacks segment, will allow Ferrero to fulfill the evolving needs and trends of consumers.

Utz Brands Acquires ON THE BORDER Tortilla Chips

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Post Holdings Acquiring Almark Foods

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