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Smucker Completes $5.6 Billion Acquisition of Hostess Brands

The acquisition will advance Smucker’s strategy and expand its family of brands in growing categories.

November 8, 2023

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Post Holdings’ President and CEO Rob Vitale to Take Medical Leave of Absence

Interim CEO Jeff Zadoks announced fiscal Q4 results and the 2024 outlook, showing strong results for the company after acquiring assets from Perfection Pet Foods.

November 6, 2023

Robert V. Vitale, president and CEO of Post Holdings, is taking an unexpected medical leave.

Tyson Voluntarily Recalling 30,000 lb of Dino Chicken Nuggets

The frozen, fully cooked chicken “Fun Nuggets” may contain small, pliable metal pieces, posing a risk to consumers, especially young children.

November 6, 2023

Tyson Fun Nuggets Chicken Recall Metal Pieces

Kraft Heinz Appoints New EVP and President of Its North America Zone

Pedro Navio, Kraft Heinz president, Brazil, will be taking on his new role in Jan. 2024 when Carlos Abrams-Rivera vacates the position and assumes the responsibilities of the company’s chief executive officer.

November 3, 2023

Kraft Heinz Pedro Navio 2

FDA Proposes Ban on Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food, Drinks

Following California’s lead, the agency is considering the elimination of the food additive, while it continues the assessment of additional chemicals.

November 2, 2023

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Heineken Appoints New President of the Company's Europe Region

Glenn Caton, current senior vice president of global commerce at Mondelez International, will succeed Soren Hagh as Heineken president Europe.

November 1, 2023

Heinekin President Of The Europe Region Glenn Caten

Stellar Snacks Building 434,000-sq-ft Louisville Pretzel Bakery Facility

The company is planning a new site as the pretzel industry becomes the fastest growing segment of the salty snack industry for the first time in recent history.

October 31, 2023

Stellar Pretzel Lineup

Danone Set to Begin $65M Expansion of Florida Manufacturing Plant

The investment will help the company increase the site’s production capabilities and scale key Danone’s U.S. brands, including International Delight creamers, Silk plant-based creamers, and StoK ready-to-drink coffee.

October 30, 2023

FDA Foods Coalition to Advocate for Human Foods Program Redesign

Consumer advocates, food industry representatives, public health groups, and regulators aim to push for an increased focus on prevention and improving governance at the FDA.

October 26, 2023

Fda Campus Crop

Keurig Dr Pepper Spending $100M to Expand South Carolina Facility

The expansion of the existing Spartanburg County coffee roasting and manufacturing plant will increase its production of materials for Keurig K-Cup pods.

October 25, 2023

Johnsonville Appoints Don Fussner as Next CEO

Johnsonville LLC

Fussner will assume his leadership role on Jan.1, 2024, following the retirement of current CEO Nick Meriggioli.

October 24, 2023

Johnsonville Incoming Ceo Don Fussner

Newly Weds Foods Being Sold for $4 Billion

Baltimore-based Redwood Holdings is set to take ownership of the company, its latest foray into the food industry.

October 23, 2023

SunOpta’s New Plant Adds Sustainability, Efficiency, and Growing Room

SunOpta’s new 285,000 square-foot manufacturing facility lets the company operate more sustainably and take on new projects.

October 23, 2023

Sun Opta Midlothian Plant Opening 90

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