Industry News

Tyson Foods, Tanmiah of Saudi Arabia Sign Strategic Partnership

In a deal to deal to accelerate growth, Tyson is acquiring a 15% equity stake in Tanmiah subsidiary Agriculture Development Company, a fully integrated poultry company.

July 12, 2022

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Fair Oaks Foods to Build $134 Million Facility in Iowa

The new 150,000-sq-ft Davenport, Iowa, facility will produce fully cooked bacon, expanding the company’s current protein product portfolio and capacity.

July 11, 2022

Sustainability

PepsiCo Issues Environmental, Social, and Governance Summary

The report offers a first look at the company’s progress in 2021 toward its industry-leading PepsiCo Positive goals for people and the planet.

July 8, 2022

Industry News

Perdue Farms Investing in Commercial Truck Driver Training

Perdue Farms is assisting in the funding of a new simulation lab for students in a commercial driver’s license course to help alleviate transport and supply chain issues.

July 7, 2022

Industry News

Diageo Buys Vivanda, the Owner of Flavor Matching Technology

The acquisition will support the development of Diageo’s advanced analytics and digital marketing capabilities by providing a deeper understanding of consumer taste preferences.

July 6, 2022

Sustainability

Bob's Red Mill Focuses on Wasted Food, Materials Management

With the start of its sustainability program in 2021, the company measured its baseline and collected information on all materials flow. This data lets the company know what it is not yet diverting from the landfill and focus on improvement.

July 6, 2022

Sustainability

McCain Foods Acquires Predictive Crop Intelligence Technologies

The technologies purchased from Resson will help McCain improve its decision-making on crop production and agricultural practices during increased climate volatility.

July 5, 2022

Industry News

Mars Names Ikdeep Singh as Global Pet Nutrition Business President

With more than 20 years of global CPG experience, Singh is overseeing one of the largest businesses at Mars, with a portfolio featuring some of the world’s largest petfood brands.

July 1, 2022

Sustainability

Hormel Foods to Invest in Carbon Sequestration, Air and Water Quality

The project will focus on advances in soil health practices to improve water and air quality, sequester greenhouse gases, and benefit agricultural producers who want to make their operations environmentally sustainable.

June 30, 2022

Industry News

Younger Generations Drive the Plant-based Meats Market Forward

Though more plant-based meats are available, fewer consumers are responding favorably to them. Those more likely to eat plant-based alternatives are Millennials and Gen Z-ers, but they’re looking for price parity with traditional proteins.

June 29, 2022

Industry News

Conagra Brands Opens State-of-the-Art Vegetable Processing Plant

The approximately $300 million, 245,000-sq-ft Waseca, Minn., facility will increase Conagra’s production capabilities while reducing its water usage.

June 29, 2022

Sustainability

Bimbo Bakeries USA Earns Energy Star Partner of the Year Award

The EPA and U.S. Department of Energy gave the company the Sustained Excellence honor for being named Partner of the Year for the fifth consecutive year.

June 28, 2022

Sustainability

Corona USA Kicks Off 2nd Annual Protect Our Beaches Program

Corona, along with Oceanic Global and United By Blue, has begun this year’s efforts with a beach cleanup in Seattle and merchandise created in part from plastic collected last year.

June 27, 2022