Industry News

Mondelēz International Planning to Sell Chewing Gum Business

The move had been under consideration since last year due to a severe decline in the sales of its gum brands during COVID-19 lockdowns.

May 12, 2022

Bakery & Snack: Page 10

Industry News

Conagra Brands Names Lucy Brady as President of Grocery and Snacks

In her new role, Brady will lead the ongoing modernization and growth of Conagra’s grocery and snack portfolio, focusing on products that reflect evolving consumer demand and trends.

May 6, 2022

Industry News

Utz Brands Subsidiary Buys Snack Food Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina

The new facility will help the company meet increased demand for its products and help facilitate its growth and efficiencies.

May 4, 2022

Industry News

Jack Link’s Building $450 Million Facility

Scheduled to open in late 2023, Jack Link’s new meat snack plant in Perry, Ga., will be the company’s first U.S. location outside the Midwest.

May 3, 2022

Industry News

Mondelēz to Pay $1.3 Billion for Mexico’s Leading Confectionery Company

Iconic chocolate and candy brands, including Ricolino, Vero, La Corona, and Coronado, will complement the Mondelēz portfolio and accelerate the company’s growth in the high-priority Mexico market.

April 28, 2022

Sustainability

Frito-Lay Debuts Electric Fleet Pilot Program

The fleet of 40 Ford eTransit trucks will deliver locally in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, reducing Frito-Lay’s annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as part of the company’s commitment to create a positive value chain.

April 20, 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

Processing Equipment

Triton Solution Helps Manufacturer Optimize Product Flow and Accuracy

Triton Innovation, LLC

After integrating Triton’s solution into its production line, the snack food manufacturer saw an increase in daily production capabilities by approximately 12,000 lb.

April 4, 2022

Industry News

PepsiCo Launches Campaign to Help Latina-owned Businesses

The company is encouraging Latinas in the food and beverage sector to apply for the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program, an eight-week personalized business-building program.

March 31, 2022

Bakery & Snack

Apex Motion Control Hires General Manager

Apex Motion Control

Michael Kiers assumes major role at the company.

March 30, 2022

Sustainability

Bimbo Bakeries USA Announces Multi-site Energy Conservation Plan

The company has entered into an Energy Services Agreement with GreenStruxure to design, build, own, operate, and maintain on-site renewable energy microgrids comprised of solar arrays coupled with battery storage.

March 25, 2022

Sustainability

Campbell Sets Science-based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets

The company has issued its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report, which includes the new environmental targets as part of Campbell’s overall environmental, social, and governance strategy.

March 24, 2022

Industry News

Hostess Brands Adding New Bakery in Arkansas

The company is investing $120 million to $140 million to convert a 330,000-sq-ft idled factory Arkadelphia, Ark., to a state-of-the-art facility to meet increased consumer demand.

March 7, 2022