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Dippin Dots ice cream J&J Snack acquisition
Mergers and Acquisitions

J&J Snack Foods to acquire Dippin' Dots for $222 million

May 19, 2022

J&J adds to its portfolio of products by acquiring the cryogenically frozen beaded ice cream maker, which also includes SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, Minute Maid frozen ices, Sour Patch Kids ice pops, and more.


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Ardent Mills, a Denver-based flour milling and ingredient company, celebrated the opening of Ardent Mills’ new Port Redwing Mill in Gibsonton, Florida
Site Locations

Key issues in locating food manufacturing sites

Based on FE’s 45th Annual Plant Construction Survey, two hot button site location topics are availability of labor and a reliable supply chain
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
May 19, 2022

For locating facilities, operators look for geographical areas with an employable workforce and adequate logistics.


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People & Industry News | May 2022

May 18, 2022

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.


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CRB report finds humanization of pet food driving new capacity for manufacturers

Data-driven Horizons report reveals critical challenges as manufacturers meet rising—and discerning—consumer demand
May 17, 2022

While many industries struggle with economic and market challenges, a new report from CRB finds that pet food manufacturers are racing to add capacity to meet consumer demand for high-quality products, driven by “the humanization of pet food.” 


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Plant Openings & Expansions | May 2022

May 17, 2022

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions


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Dutch businesses collaborating

Dutch businesses on a mission to reduce dairy cow greenhouse gas by 30%

Royal FrieslandCampina Dairy and Royal DSM are collaborating to test a feed additive, which will reduce methane emissions
May 16, 2022

Cows emit a lot of greenhouse gas into the environment, but this feed additive shows promising results in cutting emissions by about 30%.


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Automation, especially on the packaging and material handling side of an operation can assume a lot of jobs that are boring and tiring
Automation Trends

Automation and food processing today: It's about labor

Food processors have found labor scarce, difficult to retain and in need of ongoing training; automation can help
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
May 16, 2022

Processors are turning to automation to fill jobs where people are unavailable.



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Gum packed in a paperboard-based bottle

Gum packed in a paperboard-based bottle

May 13, 2022

Global confectioner Perfetti Van Melle reveals its Mentos Pure Fresh gum line has launched in a 90% paperboard recyclable bottle.


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REGULATORY WATCH

FDA issues additional procedural notice on consumer research on “healthy” symbol

May 13, 2022

The FDA is conducting the consumer research on a potential symbol, which is intended to be a stylized representation of the nutrient content claim “healthy.” 


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Pea and legume protein

Goodbye, methane / Hello, plants

Pea and legume protein usage helps to offset methane from the atmosphere
Kristen Kazarian
Kristen Kazarian
May 11, 2022

Belle Pulses, in Saskatchewan, Canada, produces pea and legume protein for plant-based products including crackers and baked goods, dairy, soups and meats.


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