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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.

April 20, 2021

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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.

April 19, 2021

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.

SIG to Build New Production Plant in Mexico

The new facility will expand SIG’s global production network and enable the company to continue its growth in North America.

April 16, 2021

SIG is planning to construct a new plant in Queretaro, Mexico.

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

April 13, 2021

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2021

Admix Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

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

April 13, 2021

Thom Hansen, Admix Coo

Shick Esteve Promotes Blake Day to President

The world leader in ingredient automation also has announced two additional leadership promotions, effective immediately.

April 12, 2021

Schick Esteve President Blake Day

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.

April 8, 2021

Conagra Names New Business Segment President

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

April 7, 2021

Chaly Jo Moyen, Conagra foodservice & international business president

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.

April 6, 2021

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.

April 5, 2021

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.

March 31, 2021

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.

March 30, 2021

Dole Packaged Foods Names New President

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

March 29, 2021

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

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