Industry News

Flowers Foods Buys Koffee Kup Bakery Assets

The acquisition from the court-appointed receiver of the assets gives Flowers Foods both brands and production capacity in the Northeast, a key growth market for the company as it moves forward.

June 9, 2021

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Industry News

Post Holdings Buys Ready-to-Eat Cereal Business from TreeHouse Foods

The acquisition includes two facilities that feature a wide range of production capabilities across batch and extruded products, a research and development facility, and inventory valued at approximately $30 million.

June 7, 2021

Industry News

Cargill Building Palm Oil Refinery in Indonesia

The plant in Lampung will help Cargill meet the growing demand for sustainable, traceable edible palm oil; fully integrate Cargill’s palm supply chain; and ensure sustainable product volumes for future growth.

June 3, 2021

Industry News

Tyson Foods Names Donnie King as President and CEO

King is assuming leadership immediately, following President and CEO Dean Banks’ resignation for personal reasons, following an 8-month tenure.

June 2, 2021

Industry News

JBS Hit By Cyberattack

Attack shuts down Australian operations; some shifts canceled at U.S. and Canadian meat plants while the company works to resolve the issue.

June 1, 2021

Industry News

Frito-Lay Plans Major Upgrade of Connecticut Plant

The $235 million project will include the addition of two new Cheetos manufacturing lines, making this is the first time that Frito-Lay will manufacture Cheetos in Connecticut.

May 31, 2021

Industry News

Mondelēz International Buying European Snacking Company Chipita S.A.

The acquisition, which will involve multiple differentiated brands, will add $580 million of revenue in priority-adjacent snacking categories, such as croissants and bake rolls.

May 28, 2021

Industry News

Cheney Brothers Expanding Warehouse in North Carolina

The project will provide additional pallet positions, a larger loading dock, and the means to continue its northward growth path.

May 27, 2021

Industry News

CRB Names Alan Jones as Vice President of Business Development

Jones brings extensive experience in establishing long-term client relationships to the company, where he will be responsible for helping deliver high client value, as well as profitable and sustainable business growth.

May 26, 2021

Industry News

Saputo Makes Two Strategic Acquisitions

Saputo has made two strategic acquisitions, representing a combined investment of approximately $155 million, in the dairy alternatives and value-added ingredients segments, enhancing its portfolio in the U.S. and internationally.

May 26, 2021

Industry News

Industrial Magnetics Expanding Boyne City, Mich. Manufacturing Facility

The 36,000-sq-ft addition will more than double the facility’s existing manufacturing space.

May 26, 2021

Industry News

Swift Prepared Foods Opens New Facility in Missouri

The JBS USA subsidiary’s ready-to-eat, fully cooked bacon facility, Swift’s sixth facility in the U.S., is expected to create approximately 200 new jobs in the area.

May 25, 2021

Industry News

RLS to Build New Temperature-controlled Facility

The facility will provide frozen and refrigerated food distributors, processors, and importers in the Boston and Springfield, Mass. regions with public cold storage warehouse capacity relief.

May 24, 2021