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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Industry News

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

Sustainability

American Dairy Association Helps Recycle Butter Art in Unique Way

Instead of just destroying an 800-lb butter sculpture, the American Dairy Association North East, Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners, and Noblehurst Farms are using it to create electricity.

September 8, 2023

Industry News

Tyson Foods Deploying Self-driving Trucks in Northwest Arkansas

The company is collaborating with Gatik, a leader in autonomous middle mile logistics, to optimize Tyson’s supply chain efficiency.

September 6, 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

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