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TopGum to triple capacity with new production plant

New line for gummy supplements adjoins current southern Israel facility

January 24, 2022

Gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries, Ltd., has begun construction of a new, $30 million, 118,400 sq.-ft. plant, located 1.5 hours south of Tel Aviv.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Tekni-Plex acquires assets of Fibro Corp.

January 21, 2022

The acquisition brings innovative materials science platform to enhance eco-friendly, pulp-based packaging of eggs, meats and produce.

Flavors company IFF announced the appointment of Frank Clyburn

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IFF appoints Frank Clyburn as chief executive officer and board director

In the process the flavors company is separating chairman and CEO roles

January 21, 2022

IFF announced the appointment of Frank Clyburn, an accomplished leader and operational executive, to succeed Andreas Fibig as chief executive officer and a member of the IFF Board of Directors, effective February 14, 2022.

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced that Adam Grogan will assume the role of president of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenleaf Foods, SPC.

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Adam Grogan to become president of Maple Leaf Foods’ subsidiary Greenleaf Foods, SPC

Greenleaf Foods is tasked with transforming plant-based protein into a wide array of healthful products

January 20, 2022

The appointment is the next step in a long-term leadership succession plan for the Greenleaf business, as current Greenleaf president Dan Curtin, will retire at the end of this month, after more than four decades of experience in the food industry.

Slovenia has norovirus outbreak from packaging

Food Safety

Contaminated food packaging in Slovenia suspected

January 19, 2022

Norovirus was the cause of more than 120 illnesses in late December 2021 in the town of Ilirska Bistric, Slovenia, according to findings of an investigation by The National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ), the Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection (UVHVVR) and the National Laboratory of Health, Environment and Food (NLZOH).

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Meat Industry Hall of Fame inducts NAMI’s Laurie Bryant

Bryant has international experience in the industry and began his career in 1972

January 19, 2022

During his career Bryant’s diplomacy and statesmanship helped build strong bridges between the U.S. meat industry and its international trading partners.

Kraft Heinz acquires Just Spices Germany Europe DTC

Mergers and Acquisitions

Kraft Heinz completes majority acquisition of DTC food brand Just Spices

January 19, 2022

Kraft Heinz has completed its acquisition of an 85% stake in Germany-based Just Spices. The remaining 15% ownership stake has been retained by Just Spices’ three founders, who will continue on with the company and focus on driving the business and its international growth.

RWB begins cannabis manufacturing and processing operation in Michigan

Company receives full licensing for its 15,000 sq.ft. facility

January 18, 2022

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (RWB), a multi-state cannabis operator and house of premium brands, via its RWB Michigan LLC wholly owned subsidiary, has closed on a lease assignment for a 15,000 sq. ft. manufacturing/processing and distribution facility in Warren, Mich.

NASDA sets its federal policy focus for 2022

Added emphasis placed on the food and production supply chain

January 18, 2022

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, hand-selected 9 issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2022.