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

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Sustainability

Frito-Lay Debuts Electric Fleet Pilot Program

The fleet of 40 Ford eTransit trucks will deliver locally in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, reducing Frito-Lay’s annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as part of the company’s commitment to create a positive value chain.

April 20, 2022

Sustainability

Bimbo Canada to Save 200 Metric Tonnes of Single-use Plastic Annually

The company is positing the tremendous savings based on a single, simple move—transitioning to compostable, cardboard bread bag clips on its all bread products.

April 11, 2022

Processing Equipment

Triton Solution Helps Manufacturer Optimize Product Flow and Accuracy

Triton Innovation, LLC

After integrating Triton’s solution into its production line, the snack food manufacturer saw an increase in daily production capabilities by approximately 12,000 lb.

April 4, 2022

Industry News

PepsiCo Launches Campaign to Help Latina-owned Businesses

The company is encouraging Latinas in the food and beverage sector to apply for the Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program, an eight-week personalized business-building program.

March 31, 2022

Bakery & Snack

Apex Motion Control Hires General Manager

Apex Motion Control

Michael Kiers assumes major role at the company.

March 30, 2022

Sustainability

Bimbo Bakeries USA Announces Multi-site Energy Conservation Plan

The company has entered into an Energy Services Agreement with GreenStruxure to design, build, own, operate, and maintain on-site renewable energy microgrids comprised of solar arrays coupled with battery storage.

March 25, 2022

Sustainability

Campbell Sets Science-based Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets

The company has issued its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report, which includes the new environmental targets as part of Campbell’s overall environmental, social, and governance strategy.

March 24, 2022

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

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