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EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards summarizes recent food and beverage industry updates, including Mars' investments, Campbell's chip plant closure, and expansions by Chobani, Bel Group and Rise Baking Company.

The plant, which produces Cape Cod chips and Kettle Brand chips, will cease operations in April 2026.

This decision follows a comprehensive review of the company’s manufacturing network and long-term growth strategy.

Fresh milk production will continue at the company's facility in Kent, Washington.

The closures follow Anheuser-Busch’s announcement this spring that it would invest $300 million in U.S. manufacturing.

The closure will affect more than 3,200 employees, according to the Nebraska Department of Labor.

As of Nov. 4, the company terminated more than 420 employees at its manufacturing facility on Silver Star Road, according to Florida’s WARN Act notice website.

The company acquired the facility in 2017 when it purchased the assets of Comfort Foods, which became a 100% wholly owned subsidiary.

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry.

The company will provide additional information about the decision when it releases its 2025 fiscal year’s fourth quarter results.