Industry News

Ferrero Group Buying Eat Natural

Adding the authentic product portfolio, with a strong market position in the healthier snacks segment, will allow Ferrero to fulfill the evolving needs and trends of consumers.

December 17, 2020

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Industry News

Utz Brands Acquires ON THE BORDER Tortilla Chips

The transaction strengthens the Utz’s national footprint and moves the company into the #3 position in the retail sales tortilla chip sub-category.

December 16, 2020

Industry News

Post Holdings Acquiring Almark Foods

The consumer packaged goods holding company will purchase the provider of hard-cooked and deviled egg products that are distributed broadly across retail outlets.

December 15, 2020

Industry News

Haribo Breaks Ground on U.S. Factory

The company is building its first-ever North American manufacturing facility, expanding its global manufacturing network and ensuring faster delivery to U.S. customers.

December 15, 2020

Industry News

Ebro Sells Riviana Foods U.S. Branded Pastas

TreeHouse Foods has bought the majority of Ebro’s pasta business, which will strengthen its portfolio and deliver greater value to its shareholders.

December 14, 2020

Industry News

Harpak-ULMA Appoints New Market Segment Product Manager

Josh Becker will lead the company’s newly launched North American initiative to help bakery and confectionery producers do more and go faster under adverse and rapidly changing conditions.

December 13, 2020

Sustainability

Smithfield Foods, Dominion Energy Complete Renewable Natural Gas Project

Together, the companies are harnessing clean, renewable energy from Utah hog farms, substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions and benefiting family farmers.

December 8, 2020

Industry News

Post Holdings Buying Peter Pan Peanut Butter Brand

The company has entered into definitive agreement with Conagra Brands to acquire the iconic peanut butter brand.

December 7, 2020

Industry News

HDR Names Food and Beverage Practice Lead

Matt Bokenkroger has joined the global engineering and architecture company to lead its growing food and beverage consulting practice.

December 5, 2020

Industry News

J.M. Smucker Selling Natural Balance Business

The divestiture reflects the company’s strategy to focus on the core brands within Smucker’s pet food and pet snacks portfolio, such as Rachael Ray Nutrish, Milk-Bone, and Meow Mix.

December 4, 2020

Industry News

B&G Foods Acquires Crisco Brand

The company adds the iconic brand to a portfolio of over 50 other brands, including Cream of Wheat, Green Giant, Mama Mary’s, Ortega, Polaner, and Victoria.

December 2, 2020

Industry News

Grayson Natural Farms Expanding Operations

The organic meat snacks wholesaler, which operates under the Landcrafted Food brand, will be adding square footage to its existing smokehouse and production facility.

December 2, 2020

Industry News

Key Technology Appoints New Director of Service Operations – Americas & Asia Pacific

John Dykstra will oversee Duravant’s SupportPro aftermarket services at Key to help customers operate and maintain their digital sorters, specialized conveyors, and other processing equipment at peak performance.

December 1, 2020