EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings, expansions and closings in the food and beverage industry, including Mars’ recent investments, Campbell’s chip plant closure, Chobani’s La Colombe plant expansion, Bel Group’s South Dakota plant expansion, Maker’s Pride facility closures and Rise Baking Company’s expansion.
The company will create 600 new jobs through expanding its global headquarters in Chicago. Mars, Inc. also announced a $130 million investment in its Canadian operations.