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MeaTech 3D Ltd. has announced that its wholly owned Belgian subsidiary, Peace of Meat, has signed a joint development agreement with ENOUGH, a player in the field of mycoprotein—a fungi-based fermented food ingredient.

Hershey's new facility will enable the company to quickly develop, test and launch new products customized to the tastes of consumers across the region, and will become one of its largest R&D facilities outside of the United States.

Jack Link's, maker of meat snacks sold in more than 40 countries, is expanding its distribution facility in Underwood, Iowa, to add warehouse capacity, as well as a highly automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) to improve efficiency. 

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.

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

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

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

John Galyen, president of Danfoss North America (left) will retire this summer. Rick Sporrer (right), VP sales America for Danfoss Power Solutions, will Galyen.

West Liberty Foods has announced the promotion of Brandon Achen to president & CEO.

American Sugar Refining, Inc., a member of West Palm Beach-based ASR Group, and its parent companies—Florida Crystals Corporation and Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida—celebrated the maiden voyage of its newly constructed, state-of-the-art barge, Knot Refined.