Industry News

Will Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Slim Down Snack Food Sales?

While it’s too early to know how big an impact the pharmaceuticals will have on high-calorie food sales, some companies are taking note of a possible shift in eating habits.

October 6, 2023

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Industry News

Utz Brands Planning 650,000-Sq-Ft Pennsylvania Distribution Center

The new facility is a part of the company’s network optimization initiatives to support volume growth and reduce costs.

October 3, 2023

Industry News

Smucker Selling Sahale Snacks Brand

The company is selling the brand as a part of its effort to continue the growth of Smucker’s consumer foods business.

September 28, 2023

Industry News

Kellogg Board Approves Separation Into 2 Companies

The approval to split into Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co was given to create two more focused companies, each with its own strong financial outlook.

September 13, 2023

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Smucker Paying $5.6 Billion to Acquire Hostess Brands

The move will add well-known snacking brands to Smucker’s portfolio, accelerating the company’s focus on convenient food options.

September 11, 2023

Industry News

Is Hostess Brands Going to Be Sold?

Multiple sources seem to think that Hostess Brands is going to be acquired sometime in the near future.

August 31, 2023

Industry News

Flowers Foods Names Heeth Varnedoe as President and COO

August 22, 2023

Processing Equipment

Mondelēz on Trade Show Machine Procurement Strategy

John Walker, senior director, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure Investment at Mondelēz Europe GmbH, talks with Packaging World about how he approaches big industry trade shows, what new tech is on his radar, and more.

August 16, 2023

Industry News

Kraft Heinz Names Carlos Abrams-Rivera as Incoming CEO

Effective January 1, 2024, Executive Vice President and President of the North America Zone Carlos Abrams-Rivera will assume the role of CEO, while current CEO Miguel Patricio will become non-executive chair of the board.

August 15, 2023

Robotics

Boichik Bagels Builds Up Business With Help From a Cobot

Apex Motion Control’s Baker-Bot does the heavy end-of-line lifting for Boichik Bagels, saving labor while increasing efficiency.

August 10, 2023

Industry News

Trader Joe’s Issues 4th Food Recall

In one week, the company has recalled its Almond Windmill Cookies, Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and now, its Fully Cooked Falafel.

August 2, 2023

Industry News

Campbell Spending $160 Million to Expand Goldfish Production

The investment at Campbell’s Richmond, Utah, manufacturing facility site will increase the bakery’s output of Goldfish by 50%, while improving its environmental footprint.

July 28, 2023

Industry News

Kellogg Moving Forward With Planned Business Separation

The company has filed a Form 10 registration statement in connection to splitting into 2 independent entities: Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co.

July 26, 2023