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.

Jan 30th, 2021

Nexus Capital Management LP has paid The J.M. Smucker Co. $50 million to acquire its Natural Balancepremium petfood business. The deal includes petfood products sold under the Natural Balancebrand, certain trademarks, and licensing agreements.

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JBS buys European plant-based food producer Vivera

JBS Buys European Plant-based Food Producer Vivera

The purchase of Vivera, Europe’s third-largest plant-based protein producer, boosts JBS’s global position in the exploding plant protein market.

Inputs for materials, equipment, and labor will be getting more expensive across the board, but a tight labor market will be the biggest limiting factor for CPGs. Automation is a great way to circumvent this.

Live at the ELC: Economic Forecast for Brands Timing Their Packaging Machinery Procurement

The U.S. and global economies are poised for a long period of expansion, meaning more consumer spending power and top line growth for brands, but also higher input prices for CPGs, including materials, machinery, and labor.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2021

Packaging and Processing Industry Ready For Safe Return of In-Person Trade Shows

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO prepares safe return for industry eager for in-person trade shows

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Admix Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Thom Hansen joins the company to advance its manufacturing, assembly, supply chain, and regulatory compliance efficiencies.

Tyson Foods Opens New Tennessee Poultry Complex

The $425 million project, which includes a processing plant, feed mill, and hatchery, represents Tyson’s biggest investment in Tennessee.

Chaly Jo Moyen, Conagra foodservice & international business president

Conagra Names New Business Segment President

Industry veteran Chaly Jo Moyen has assumed the leadership of the company’s foodservice & international business segment.

Beyond Meat Opens Plant-based Meat Manufacturing Facility in China

The company becomes the first multinational entity focused solely on plant-based meat production to open its own production facility in the country.

McCormick Expands London, Ontario Manufacturing Facility

The company deepens its local roots by bringing the blending, bottling, and packaging of iconic French’s Ketchup in-house.

Sun-Maid Buying Plum Organics

The company is set to acquire the premium organic baby food and kids snacks brand with its diverse portfolio from Campbell Soup Company.

Royal Canin Planning New Factory in Ohio

Royal Canin North America, a leader in pet health nutrition, will be building a new factory in Lewisburg, Ohio to meet the growing demand for its premium products.

JC Dalto, Dole Packaged Foods president and and managing director, Americas.

Dole Packaged Foods Names New President

Juan Carlos Dalto takes on leadership position to oversee the company’s expansion in North and Latin America.

Nomad Foods Buying Fortenova Group Frozen Food Business

The acquisition builds on Nomad’s growth strategy and its five-year track record of top-tier shareholder value creation.

Lamb Weston Investing in New French Fry Processing Facility in China

The $250 million investment serves as an example of the company’s commitment to its strategic customers and supporting their growth plans into the future.

Blackline Cold Storage, Houston

Blackline Cold Storage Building New Facility at the Port of Houston

The facility, which will be owned in partnership with Artemis Real Estate Partners, will be designed to serve a broad range of customer requirements.

Maple Leaf Foods Buys Indianapolis Plant

The facility will be used to increase the company’s tempeh production capacity to meet growing consumer demand.

Diageo Facility

Diageo North America Expanding Operations

The project will help the company meet increased consumer demand for convenient formats that are ideal for casual and at-home occasions.

Mars Petcare Expanding Operations

The investment will enable the facility to expand its capabilities to manufacture the Royal Canin and Eukanuba health and nutrition product lines.

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The Processing Zone Returns to PACK EXPO

Cold Pressure Council conference and Processing Zone bring processing focus to PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021

Tyson Foods Converting South Carolina Plant

The company plans to reopen an idle Tyson-owned facility as part of its consumer-ready products strategy.

Is Conagra Ready to Sell Hebrew National?

A deal may be in the works, reflecting Conagra’s reported desire to focus more of its efforts on its frozen foods and snacks brands.

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Nestle Waters Product Line

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