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USDA Unveils Plan to Help Smaller Meat Processing Plants

The agency will gather input over the next few months about how to structure the program, which will offer grants, loans, and guaranteed loans to spark the growth of small and medium-size meat processing plants.

July 13, 2021

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Smithfield Foods Names Shane Smith President and Chief Executive Officer

The two-decade veteran of Smithfield Foods and, most recently, its chief strategy officer, is taking on leadership of the company, succeeding Dennis Organ, who has stepped down for personal reasons.

July 12, 2021

Smithfield Foods President and CEO Shane Smith

Eriez Appoints Gareth Meese Regional Sales Director-EMEA

Meese will direct, align, and support Eriez’ strategic sales efforts over a wider geography, including Europe, the Middle East, India ,and Northern Africa.

July 9, 2021

Bonduelle USA Expanding Operations at Pennsylvania Facility

The project will increase annual frozen vegetable processing and packaging capacity from 45 million to 75 million lb and bring new jobs to Lebanon County.

July 9, 2021

General Mills Buys Tyson Foods’ Pet Treats Business

The purchase complements General Mills’ petfood line and plays a part in the reshaping of the company’s portfolio for growth.

July 7, 2021

Nestlé Announces 2 Major U.S. Expansions

The company will be investing a total of $282 million on projects to expand manufacturing operations at its existing King William County, Va., Purina PetCare and Nestlé’s Gaffney, S.C., facilities.

July 6, 2021

CRB Expands Board-level Leadership Team

The election of external members to the board is expected to strengthen CRB’s business and financial reach while attracting critical outside guidance to support its growth.

July 6, 2021

LINXIS Group Acquires Bakon

The acquisition of Bakon will strengthen LINXIS Group’s expertise and enable LINXIS Group and its companies to address larger markets, both in terms of activities and geography.

July 5, 2021

Sabra Names Joey Bergstein as President and CEO

The food industry veteran is expected to propel Sabra’s growth while ensuring the company’s every success nourishes human and environmental wellness.

July 1, 2021

Sabra President And Ceo Joey Bergstein

Global Automation Leader Fanuc Announces Production of 750,000th Robot

Fanuc is capable of producing 11,000 robots per month in fully automated factories that use its own robots to make robots, controllers, and machine tools that offer world-renowned reliability, precision, speed, and easy operation.

July 1, 2021

Fanuc Pack Expo Las Vegas

Leading Beverage Manufacturer Expanding in Missouri

Niagara Bottling is investing approximately $156 million to build a new facility in Kansas City, which will allow the company to produce new beverage products and serve customers in the Midwest.

June 29, 2021

Lay’s Gives Packaging a New Purpose With Sustainable Football Pitches

In partnership with the UEFA Foundation and streetfootballworld, Lay’s is using recycled packaging as a force for good in local communities around the world.

June 25, 2021

Lays Football Pitch

Kerry Group Buying Niacet for Over $1 Billion

Niacet’s portfolio will enhance Kerry’s position in the food protection and preservation market and significantly advance its sustainable nutrition goals.

June 24, 2021

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