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

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Industry News

Food and Beverage Companies Suspend Production in Ukraine

Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, several international manufacturers have closed their facilities’ doors, citing a concern for their workers’ safety.

March 2, 2022

Sustainability

Bimbo Bakeries USA Joins EPA’s Green Power Partnership

The company, ranked 41st on the EPA’s National Top 100 List of Largest Green Power Users, continues to make strides in energy conservation.

January 27, 2022

Industry News

Mondelēz International Acquires Chipita Global

The addition of the high-growth European leader in croissants and baked snacks will assist Mondelēz in accelerating growth in core snacking adjacencies and enable innovation across the company’s brands.

January 20, 2022

Industry News

Mondelēz International Names Karla Schlieper to Lead Canada Business

Schlieper will assume the role of president of Mondelēz Canada on January 17, succeeding current president Martin Parent, who will be leaving the organization earlier in the month.

January 12, 2022

Dry Processing

Automated Ingredient Handling Brings Bevy of Benefits

An automated system from Radar Process provided biscuit-making operations at Cerealto Siro Foods with more accurate weighing, elimination of foreign matter, improved inventory control, and significantly reduced safety risks for its workers.

December 13, 2021

Industry News

Hershey to Purchase Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels Inc.

The acquisition of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels Inc. will complement Hershey’s growing salty snacking portfolio and create an opportunity to reach new consumers in new occasions, advancing Hershey’s snacking powerhouse vision.

November 10, 2021

Sustainability

Grupo Bimbo Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

The company has launched a new sustainability platform, which will include reforestation and carbon sequestration measures that will be aligned with its regenerative agriculture initiative.

November 4, 2021

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Snacking Soared in 2020: Growth to Continue at Slower Speed

Read about current snacking trends and market updates presented by SNAC International at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and in their State of the Industry report.

November 2, 2021

Industry News

Weston Foods Fresh and Frozen Businesses Being Sold for Almost $1 Billion

Canadian baker FGF Brands is set to acquire the George Weston Limited segments that serve retail and foodservice customers throughout Canada and the U.S.

October 27, 2021

Sustainability

Precipak Announces Sealpac Representation in U.S.

Innovative traysealers extends line of solutions for food processing industry.

March 2, 2021

Sustainability

Bimbo Bakeries USA Facilities Earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR Certification

The achievement demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to environmental stewardship while also lowering energy costs.

February 1, 2021

Sustainability

Snack Food Company to Minimize Water Consumption

MnTAP internship results in recycled water systems replacing fresh water consumption.

January 27, 2021