Refresco CEO Steve Presley says the acquisition of SunOpta is “highly complementary” to its portfolio and broadens the company’s position in the plant-based beverage category.
The company resumed operations at its plant in Jarratt, Viriginia on Feb. 2 after completing a “comprehensive series of facility enhancements and the implementation of enhanced product manufacturing protocols.”
The new factory will increase Little Sesame's production capacity, moving from an annual output of 4 million pounds to a projected 20 million pounds at full capacity.
Evergreen says its new identity formalizes a strategy that shifts cultivated meat from a consumer curiosity to a dependable infrastructure solution that strengthens the existing beef supply chain.
Marzetti says the transaction reinforces its expanding position in the sauce category and is expected to provide additional growth opportunities through its retail and foodservice distribution network.
The M2 Center of Innovation brings together functional mushroom R&D teams and a purpose-built facility to support brands developing foods, beverages and supplements across formats.
With the rebranding to ISM Manufacturing, the event will continue to cover four central themes: Packaging Materials, Packaging Technology, Production Technology and Operating Equipment & Auxiliary Devices.