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

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Sustainability

Cargill Launches Methodology to Measure Cows' Methane Emissions

The methodology will help beef producers better understand the impact of feed supplements, and enable projects to measure and quantify methane emissions reduction.

August 29, 2023

Industry News

Ferrero Group Operating Company Expanding New York Manufacturing Plant

The expansion of Wells Enterprises’ Dunkirk, N.Y., manufacturing plant underscores the company’s commitment to long-term growth and leadership in the ice cream category.

August 23, 2023

Industry News

Flowers Foods Names Heeth Varnedoe as President and COO

August 22, 2023

Industry News

Bazooka Candy Brands Sold for $700 Million

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner and Madison Dearborn Partners have sold the company to Apax Partners, a private equity firm.

August 17, 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

Sustainability

FrieslandCampina to Pay $2.88 Million for Environmental Violations

The company will pay a fine and implement an environmental protection project at its food production facility in central New York to resolve violations of the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and New York state law.

August 11, 2023

Sustainability

Nestlé Investing in Regenerative Agriculture for Key Ingredients

The effort will bring better agricultural methods to 100,000+ acres of U.S. farmland and accelerate Nestlé’s transition to regenerative agriculture across its entire supply chain.

August 10, 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

Tyson Foods Closing 4 More Plants

After announcing the closure of two plants earlier this year, Tyson is shutting down facilities in Arkansas, Indiana, and Missouri next year as the company faces declining profits and reduced demand.

August 7, 2023

Industry News

Campbell Buying Sovos Brands for $2.7 Billion

The acquisition of the leading high-growth premium Italian sauce producer will be instrumental in Campbell achieving its strategic goal of building a more diversified, stronger meals & beverages division.

August 7, 2023

Industry News

Kerry Group Pays Over $100 Million for Shanghai Food Company

The company has acquired Greatang Orchard Food as a part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen its presence in China and expand Kerry's growth in the global savory taste market.

August 4, 2023