Industry News

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

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Dry Processing

New Vibratory Conveyor Resolves a Sticky Situation

With their sanitary design and compact footprint, robust vibratory conveyor systems move fruit snacks correctly, safely, and efficiently for a top candy producer.

August 4, 2022

Sustainability

Bimbo Bakeries USA Earns Energy Star Partner of the Year Award

The EPA and U.S. Department of Energy gave the company the Sustained Excellence honor for being named Partner of the Year for the fifth consecutive year.

June 28, 2022

Industry News

Mondelēz International to Acquire Clif Bar for $2.9 Billion

The transaction will build on Mondelēz International’s strategy to prioritize fast-growing snacking segments in key geographies and create a $1 billion global snack bar player with leading brands.

June 22, 2022

Dry Processing

Sanitary Conveyor Improves Food Safety, Uptime for Co-Manufacturer

As the nutrition bar market took off and TruFood embarked on expansions, Luxme’s SaniLux conveyor provided an improved ingredient delivery system to speed production and sanitation, while reducing allergen cross-contamination.

June 3, 2022

Industry News

General Mills Selling Helper and Suddenly Salad Brands

The deal will allow the company to improve its North America Retail segment’s growth profile and increase its focus on specific brands and categories.

June 2, 2022

Sustainability

KIND Announces Bee-friendly Almond Sourcing Commitment Progress

To commemorate its achievements, KIND will be hosting the first-ever virtual Bee Day Bash, in collaboration with TikTok, in honor of World Bee Day (May 20).

May 19, 2022

Sustainability

Hostess Brands Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

The report details the company’s responsibility successes, in areas such as sustainability, over the past year, and describes its plans for the future.

May 18, 2022

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

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