Industry News

ADM Making $300 Million Investment in Decatur, Ill.

The move will help meet the growing demand for alternative protein by increasing soy protein concentrate production and creating a new, state-of-the-art Protein Innovation Center to power partnership, innovation, and speed.

April 15, 2022

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Industry News

Nestlé Purina Unveils $90 Million Australian Plant Expansion

The opening brings Nestlé’s total investment in the factory to more than $200 million, as the business has increased production and developed new capabilities to meet growing cat food demand.

April 14, 2022

Sustainability

Smithfield Foods Receives Manufacturing Leadership Awards for Sustainability

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

The company has been recognized for its net-zero, operational excellence projects, receiving awards in two categories for furthering sustainability across the company’s value chain and industry.

April 13, 2022

Industry News

Ralph Hernandez Retiring from Triangle Package Machinery

Triangle Package Machinery Company

The packaging machinery industry veteran, who currently serves as the Triangle’s vice president of sales and marketing, is retiring after seven years with the company.

April 13, 2022

Sustainability

Bimbo Canada to Save 200 Metric Tonnes of Single-use Plastic Annually

The company is positing the tremendous savings based on a single, simple move—transitioning to compostable, cardboard bread bag clips on its all bread products.

April 11, 2022

Industry News

Keurig Dr Pepper CEO Stepping Down

Current Chairman and CEO Bob Gamgort will serve as executive chairman of KDP, while CFO and President of International Ozan Dokmecioglu will assume leadership of the company this July.

April 8, 2022

Sustainability

Del Monte Foods Aims to Achieve Net Zero by 2050

The company has set measurable actions and near-term science-based targets to reduce or eliminate the majority of its existing emissions instead of purchasing external carbon credits to offset emissions.

April 7, 2022

Industry News

Anheuser-Busch Investing $50 Million in St. Louis Brewery

The company will be adding a building that will house new systems and equipment, and upgrading a can line with advanced technical equipment, to expand the site’s seltzer and packaging capabilities.

April 6, 2022

Industry News

PSSI Promotes New SVP and VP

Fortrex

Operational leaders, Dawn Winsauer and Levi Christenberry, take on new roles

April 5, 2022

Industry News

Admix Announces Acquisition of Danish Company Diaf Pilvad

Admix, Inc.

The acquisition represents a significant step forward for Admix in expanding dispersion and agitation product lines and service offerings.

April 5, 2022

Industry News

Smithfield Foods Names New Tar Heel, N.C., Facility Plant Manager

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Industry veteran Andrea Tucker has been promoted to the position at the company’s largest facility, which is also the largest pork processing operation in the world.

April 5, 2022

Industry News

USDA Publishes Origin of Livestock Final Rule for Organic Dairy

The rule will promote a fairer, more competitive market for all organic dairy producers by making certain certified USDA organic dairy products are produced to the same consistent standard.

April 5, 2022

Industry News

Kraft Heinz Acquires Major Stake in Brazilian Food Company

The acquisition of Companhia Hemmer Indústria e Comércio will allow Kraft Heinz to expand its consumer taste options in Brazil and grow its Taste Elevation product platform and presence in emerging markets.

April 4, 2022