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Mars’ Strategy Aims to Double Snacking Revenue

Though snacks are more popular than ever, the candy giant will have to rethink how it can satisfy demands for healthier options on a global scale.

January 4, 2024

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Food Processing Equipment

MULTIVAC Group Opens New Site in India

MULTIVAC Group

MULTIVAC’s new production facility, showroom, and training and application center will address the growing demand for food packaging machines in the South Asian region.

December 20, 2023

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Entry-level System Portions Product Automatically Onto Baking Pans

Vemag HP1B portions products like cookies via guillotine cutoff, and the XY Table builds an unlimited pan array, saving labor and time.

December 15, 2023

Processing Equipment

Pacproinc Names Western District Sales Manager and Marketing Coordinator

Pacproinc

Scott Hill and Madison Todd join Pacproinc, which provides automated solutions for food service packaging.

December 5, 2023

Industry News

Smucker Completes $5.6 Billion Acquisition of Hostess Brands

The acquisition will advance Smucker’s strategy and expand its family of brands in growing categories.

November 8, 2023

Industry News

Stellar Snacks Building 434,000-sq-ft Louisville Pretzel Bakery Facility

The company is planning a new site as the pretzel industry becomes the fastest growing segment of the salty snack industry for the first time in recent history.

October 31, 2023

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Lights-Out Mixing Is Within Reach

Presenting on the Processing Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Reading Bakery Systems explained the benefits of continuous over batch mixing.

October 8, 2023

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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

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

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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