Industry News

Tyson Foods to Build New Plant in Virginia

The company is investing $300 million in the fully cooked facility to meet increasing demand and accelerate its brand growth.

August 26, 2021

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Cargill to Acquire Leading Asian Chocolate Supplier

The acquisition of chocolate maker Aalst will expand Cargill’s Asia-Pacific cocoa and chocolate offerings, allowing the company to better serve its industrial and foodservice customers in the region.

August 24, 2021

Sustainability

Conagra Brands’ Waterloo Facility Pursues Zero Waste Recycling

Company receives a ProFood World Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award for second place in the program category.

August 23, 2021

Industry News

Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Planning Baton Rouge Facility Expansion

The project and a previously announced expansion in LaFayette, La., are part of the company’s long-term investment strategy to meet the growing demand of customers along the Gulf Coast.

August 23, 2021

Sustainability

Conagra Brands Earns Second Place in SEMA's Program Category

Conagra Brands succeeds with compressed air, steam, and vacuum leak reduction project, which ties for a position in ProFood World's Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards.

August 19, 2021

Sustainability

PepsiCo Announces “Net Water Positive” Commitment

The company has pledged to replenish more than 100% of the water it uses in high-risk areas by 2030, while the PepsiCo Foundation expands its Safe Water Access Program.

August 18, 2021

Industry News

JBS USA Announces New Global Sustainability Targets, Shares 2020 Accomplishments

JBS USA's 2020 Sustainability Report details the company’s sustainability actions across its global operations in North America, the U.K., Continental Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

August 17, 2021

Sustainability

The Global Stand Against Food Waste

As the world strives to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, Great Britain releases news of astounding progress.

August 17, 2021

Sustainability

McCormick Advances Sustainability Standard for Suppliers Around the World

Through a first-of-its-kind standard for the herbs and spices industry, McCormick is advancing its efforts to sustainably source ingredients while driving farmer resilience, women’s empowerment, and an ethical supply chain.

August 16, 2021

Sustainability

One Year After Launch, Dole Reports on Its Promise of Sunshine for All

The new report details Dole’s sustainability actions over the past year, as well as what will continue the company’s drive toward achieving the ambitious goals set forth in The Dole Promise.

August 12, 2021

Sustainability

Smithfield and RAE Complete Renewable Natural Gas Technology Installation

The largest renewable natural gas project of its kind implements manure-to-energy technology on nearly all of Smithfield’s Northern Missouri hog finishing farms.

August 11, 2021

Industry News

JBS Paying Over $400 Million to Acquire Huon Aquaculture

Worldwide meat leader decides to enter the aquaculture market, following the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s forecast that per capita consumption of fish is to set grow by 5% globally over the next 10 years.

August 10, 2021

Industry News

Sanderson Farms Being Sold to Cargill and Continental Grain

The transaction brings together two complementary U.S. poultry operators, Wayne Farms and Sanderson Farms, under the joint ownership and control of two premier food and agribusiness companies, creating a leading U.S. poultry company.

August 9, 2021