Industry News

Bimbo Investing Over $600 Million to Build 2 U.S. Facilities

Bimbo Bakeries USA is spending $430 on a new Ohio production facility, while Grupo Bimbo is investing $200+ million to build a site in Georgia.

November 7, 2022

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Pneumatic Depositors Provide Digital Precision

The +Series Depositors combine pneumatic machines with smart control, providing advanced features through the company’s cloud-based Total Care App.

November 2, 2022

Sustainability

Mondelēz Commits $600 Million to Sustainable Cocoa Program

The new funding of the program, which addresses systemic environmental and human rights challenges, will help increase cocoa volume at scale and the participation of 300,000 farmers in the program by 2030.

October 31, 2022

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Blue Diamond Growers President and CEO Leaving

After leading the agricultural cooperative for the past 12 years, Mark Jansen has decided to move on.

October 17, 2022

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What’s New at IBIE 2022

Innovation on the show floor ranges from electric diaphragm pumps to soft grippers that bakers are swarming to.

October 11, 2022

Sustainability

Build a Sustainable Manufacturing Facility

Sustainability in a facility includes and goes beyond duty to the environment. It extends to operations, scheduling, and people.

October 10, 2022

Dry Processing

FPS Showcases 72-in. Ambient Spiral Conveyor at IBIE

This spiral is designed for CIP and increased belt life, and conveys larger baked goods without needing to change their orientation as they exit the oven.

October 6, 2022

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Utz Brands Names Howard Friedman as CEO

Current CEO Dylan Lissette will become executive chairman of the board, following almost 3 decades with the company and serving as its CEO since 2013.

October 5, 2022

Robotics

Live From IBIE: Baker Bots Carry Heavier Payloads and Provide Refined Detail

Apex Motion Control enters the bread industry thanks to the Baker-Bot Max as well as cookie decoration.

September 28, 2022

Sustainability

Bimbo Bakeries USA Receives EPA Green Power Leadership Award

The company currently uses more than 490 million kWh of green power annually—101% of its overall electricity use.

September 20, 2022

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Unismack Planning New Facility in Michigan

The Greek company known for its high nutritional value snacks and crackers is expanding global operations with an investment of $41.75 million in its first U.S. location.

September 8, 2022

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General Mills Spending $100 Million to Expand Ohio Facility

The project in Wellston, Ohio, will improve operations and increase overall capacity at the manufacturing facility for it to become more productive and efficient.

August 30, 2022

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Mondelēz Completes Acquisition of Clif Bar

The transaction creates a $1 billion global snack bar entity and builds on the company’s strategy to prioritize fast-growing snacking segments in key geographies

August 15, 2022