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McCain Foods Launches Data-Driven Grower Pilot Program

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:01:00 -0400

McCain says the program gives its teams and potato growers a shared, consistent view of crop performance throughout the season, using data-driven insights to help identify variability earlier and prioritize attention where it matters most.

General Mills, ADM and Walmart Partner on Wheat Regenerative Agriculture Program

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:40:00 -0400

This program focuses on key growing regions where General Mills sources wheat from ADM for products sold through Walmart and Sam’s Club, demonstrating a shared commitment to strengthening supply chain resilience and farming communities.

Rise Baking Company Relocates Innovation Center to Atlanta

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:50:00 -0400

The move reflects the company’s continued growth and is an investment in how its teams work, collaborate, and serve customers, it says.

FPSA to Launch Food Production Solutions Show in 2027

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:39:00 -0400

Set for Oct. 26-28, 2027, at McCormick Place in Chicago, the event replaces the Equipment Automation and Technology Show (EATS).

Campbell’s Introduces Protein Soups

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:43:00 -0400

Featuring a green label, the line features five varieties with 20 grams of protein per can.

CDC: Confirmed Cyclosporiasis Cases Surpass 1,600

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:12:00 -0400

The agency reports 141 people have been hospitalized but no deaths have been reported.

Michigan Health Officials Point Toward Lettuce as Source for Cyclospora Outbreak

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:27:00 -0400

The department, which has reported 2,640 cases as of July 13, noted other food items can’t be completely ruled out since no specific type of produce, grower or supplier has been identified as the source.

Our Home to Close Vegas Facility

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:10:00 -0400

The business owns better-for-you brand RW Garcia, as well as PopSecret popcorn, From the Ground Up, ParmCrisps, and more.

CDC: Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens More than 800

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:02:00 -0400

The agency says there are more than 1,500 cases that require further analysis to confirm domestically acquired cyclosporiasis.

Middleby Completes Spinoff of Food Processing Business

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Now known as Midera Food Processing, the spinoff company provides food processing equipment and automation solutions for industrial protein, bakery and snack producers, delivering total line solutions from preparation and thermal processing through packaging.

Nestlé to Build $698M Nescafé Facility in Thailand

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:07:00 -0400

The new facility will use the most advanced technology, automation and AI-enabled systems to improve quality, efficiency and sustainability.

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions Completes Acquisition of Deighton Manufacturing

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:54:00 -0400

The Deighton acquisition includes production capabilities in the protein, fish, dairy and bakery sectors for a range of food processing customers, with strong geographic coverage across the UK and Europe, and growth markets in Latin America, India and Southeast Asia.

Frick’s Quality Meats to Expand Missouri Facility

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:32:00 -0400

The project, in collaboration with ESI Group, includes the design and construction of a 63,500-sq.-ft. freezer, cooler and dock addition designed to support Frick’s continued operational growth and distribution capabilities.

Del Monte Partners with Treatt to Develop Fruit-Derived Extracts for Beverages

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:10:00 -0400

The extracts are derived from fruit materials generated during Del Monte's processing operations, creating new value from portions of fruit not used in finished fresh-cut products.

Mondelez Introduces Recycled Flexible Packaging for Marabou Chocolate Bars

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:21:00 -0400

Using LyondellBasell CirculenRevive polymers with 100% attributed recycled content via an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach, Mondelez is now offering packaging sourced from 75% recycled content.

The Campbell’s Company Expands North Carolina Facility for Aseptic Processing

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The project added a new aseptic processing line, as well as an additional 28,000 sq. ft. of utility mezzanine space, to increase capacity, improve product consistency and support future growth while integrating with established operations.

Bimbo Bakeries USA to Eliminate Artificial Colors, Flavors, Preservatives and Emulsifiers by 2028

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:26:00 -0400

By the end 2026, Bimbo Bakeries USA will complete the final phase of artificial color removal in occasional-consumption products such as sweet baked goods and snacks.

Danone: U.S. Operations Contribute $9.6B to Economy

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Danone USA’s economic impact study, conducted by John Dunham & Associates, aims to demonstrate how Danone supports American jobs, farming and manufacturing communities and economic resilience.

Nut Processor Pearl Crop Partners with Renewable America on Solar Projects

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The agreement between Renewable America and Pearl Crop covers four different projects across locations in Ripon, Linden and Stockton, California.

PepsiCo: 70% of Key Ingredients Sustainably Sourced

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

PepsiCo highlights progress against its 2030 Positive Agriculture (pep+) goals, with gains in scaling regenerative agriculture and restorative and protective practices, advancing sustainable sourcing, and improvements in livelihoods.

Novus Foods Names Admir Basic as CEO

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Basic joins Novus Foods from Great Kitchens Food Company, where he served as president and CEO.

Ocean Spray Cranberries Names Abigail Buckwalter as President, CEO

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:24:00 -0400

Buckwalter brings to Ocean Spray Cranberries 20 years of global leadership experience across consumer-packaged goods and healthcare.

Bauducco Opens Wafer Production Facility in Florida

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:28:00 -0400

The plant brings Bauducco’s full wafer lineup under a Made in USA designation for the first time, operating at double the production capacity of what the brand previously had available for the American market.

Grass-fed beef tallow protein bars expand into Kroger

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:41:00 -0400

The bars include grass-fed protein, raw honey, egg yolks, and beef tallow, and are free from seed oils, artificial sweeteners, and emulsifiers.

Dervati, Parent Company of PS Seasoning and Pro Smoker, Breaks Ground on Wisconsin Campus

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:37:00 -0400

Scheduled for completion in June 2027, the new campus will serve as the foundation for the companies' next chapter of growth and innovation.

Trump Signs Executive Order in Support of Regenerative Agriculture

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:04:00 -0400

The executive order directs HHS, USDA and the EPA to strengthen research, innovation and public-private partnerships that support regenerative agriculture while advancing the Make America Healthy Again agenda.

Nara Organics Formula Connected to Three Infant Botulism Illnesses

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:36:00 -0400

All three cases included in this outbreak consumed Nara Organics-brand powdered infant formula. No deaths have been reported.

Patanjali Dairy USA Buys Harrisburg Dairies Facility

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:37:00 -0400

The 3-acre site is located in Pennsylvania’s capital and has produced dairy products for 94 years.

KIND: Half of Almond Supply Comes from Farms Using Regenerative Agriculture

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Through the KIND Almond Acres Initiative, the company tested regenerative agriculture practices and innovative technologies in California, home to approximately 80% of the world's almond production.

Crispy Green Relocates HQ, Expands Warehouse Capacity

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:09:00 -0400

To support this momentum, Crispy Green has secured an additional unit in a neighboring building, providing expanded warehouse capacity and a new office space.