Industry News

Tropicale Foods to Open New Facility in Texas

The company is investing $75 million to renovate and retrofit a 227,000-sq-ft existing factory that will serve as a key production hub to support the company’s continuing growth.

September 23, 2022

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Sustainability

Perdue, Bayer Aim to Reduce CO2e by 1 Million Metric Tons

The two companies have launched the first agrifood value chain business-to-business collaboration under Bayer’s new ForGround platform, which is expected to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions at scale in the long term.

September 21, 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

Industry News

Diamond Pet Foods Breaks Ground on $259 Million Indiana Facility

The new 700,000-sq-ft facility, the company’s first in Indiana, will house production and distribution operations, increasing its capabilities for pet owners in the Midwest.

September 16, 2022

Processing Equipment

New Equipment Helps Melitta Brew a Solution for Bottlenecks

Coffee producer solves line issues a decade apart through an ongoing partnership with Precision Automation.

September 15, 2022

Industry News

McCain Foods Buys Scelta Products

The acquisition will fuel McCain’s future growth in the global prepared appetizers market to meet growing customer and consumer demand.

September 15, 2022

Industry News

American Foods Group Building $800 Million Facility in Missouri

The new 775,000-sq-ft beef harvest plant, which is projected to be fully operational by the end of 2024, will process 2,400 head of cattle per day.

September 13, 2022

Industry News

Darigold Breaks Ground on $600 Million Washington State Facility

The facility’s proximity to rail lines and global shipping ports will help the Northwest Dairy Association realize transportation efficiencies for products going to domestic and global customers.

September 9, 2022

Industry News

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

Sustainability

Hormel Foods Issues 16th Annual Global Impact Report

The report shares company’s progress toward its corporate responsibility and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals in fiscal 2021.

September 2, 2022

Industry News

Dot Foods Breaks Ground on New Tennessee Distribution Center

The 179,000-sq-ft distribution center, with a flexible design that can expand as customer demand grows, will increase the company’s efficiency and customer service.

September 1, 2022

Industry News

BRF Appoints Miguel Gularte as Chief Executive Officer

Brf Brasil Foods SA

Marfig Global Foods Chief Executive Officer Miguel Gularte is taking the reins at Brazilian food processor BRF, following the resignation of Lorival Luz.

August 31, 2022

Industry News

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