Cargill says the investment enhances its operational and research capabilities, as well as its ability to serve growing demand for edible oils, premium chocolate products and customer-led innovation.
SunOpta employs more than 260 people in Omak, Washington, where teams manufacture natural and organic fruit snacks that are sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels.
IFF says the transaction marks a significant step in its portfolio transformation and is expected to strengthen the company’s focus on its innovation-driven businesses: Taste, Scent, and Health & Biosciences.
The company is set to acquire the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands, Inc., including the Equal, Whole Earth, Swerve and Chuker sweetener brands across North America and Latin America.
Returning under the theme “BIGGER - BETTER – BOLDER,” this year’s edition will welcome food buyers and importers from more than 130 countries worldwide.
This latest investment is part of Anheuser-Busch's ongoing Brewing Futures initiative, through which the company is investing $600 million in its U.S. operations across 2025 and 2026.
The investment will introduce state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, combining robotics and AI with upgraded machinery, as well as advanced cooling systems and energy-efficient utilities, to improve performance and sustainability across the site.
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