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Rise Baking Company to Acquire Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:03:00 -0400

Rise Baking Company says the acquisition is expected to expand its product offering and manufacturing capabilities as well as add customer reach in the Northeast.

Top Seedz Expands Cracker Production

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The company has installed a second production line and nine additional ovens, increasing production from approximately 16,000 cracker packages per day to as many as 32,000 packages daily.

Nescafé: Half of Green Coffee Sourced from Farmers Adopting Regenerative Agriculture Practices

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In 2025, more than 1,600 Nescafé agronomists and field staff supported farmers in 15 countries through training and technical support on regenerative agriculture.

Solar Foods Receives €78M for Second Factory

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:09:00 -0400

The funding will go toward construction and contract management, the delivery of key process equipment, installation, commissioning and production ramp-up prior to the start of mass production of Solein protein powder.

Kraft Heinz Reorganizes Global Operating Structure

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:42:00 -0400

Effective July 1, Kraft Heinz will restructure into three regions: North America, Europe and Pacific Developed Markets, and Emerging Markets.

Good Culture Partners with MMPA on Cottage Cheese Facility

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:34:00 -0400

The partnership is made possible through a farmer-backed investment from MMPA’s member-owners, who have invested both capital and trust in a shared future.

Formic Opens New HQ in Illinois

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:09:00 -0400

The move comes as Formic surpasses 650,000 production hours across its robotic fleet.

CJ Foods to Open Gim Cultivation Facility in South Korea

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:46:00 -0400

The Cheonan facility is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2027, and bibigo offerings made with gim, a Korean seaweed product, will be supplied to global markets including the U.S.

JBS USA to Close Two Facilities

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:35:00 -0400

Closures of plants in Pennsylvania and Tennessee are expected to affect more than 1,600 employees.

Tyson Foods Names Wes Morris as COO

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:40:00 -0400

As COO, Morris will oversee the company’s business segments, including chicken, beef, pork, prepared foods and international.

Hangyo Ice Creams Opens Manufacturing Facility in India

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:18:00 -0400

With production capacity of 100,000 liters per day, the facility marks a new phase in Hangyo's growth story.

Cargill Invests €56M in Belgium Expansions

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:53:00 -0400

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.

Mars Snacking Names Kemal Cetin as Global Chief Digital and Information Officer

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:40:00 -0400

In this role, Cetin will be responsible for leading the company's digital, data and technology agenda to accelerate business growth.

Grupo Bimbo Reports 500,000 Hectares Under Regenerative Agriculture Practices

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:24:00 -0400

The company’s regenerative agriculture strategy is based on three core principles: improving soil health, strengthening biodiversity and ecosystems, and supporting farming communities in their transition toward more resilient practices.

E.A. Bonelli + Associates Names Aaron J. Abert as Plant Support Director

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:05:00 -0400

In this role, Abert will lead the development and direction of the company’s plant support division, strengthening a service area that has grown out of E.A. Bonelli + Associates’ aim to help clients improve, maintain and optimize facility performance.

CRISP POWER to Open $15M Production Facility

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:52:00 -0400

The move marks a shift in CRISP POWER's U.S. expansion strategy, going from an import-based model to stateside production to meet accelerating consumer and retailer demand.

Vanguard Renewables Breaks Ground on Minnesota Anaerobic Digestion Facility

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:04:00 -0400

The facility will process more than 300 tons of food and beverage waste per day, providing regional manufacturers, retailers and distributors with a reliable way to divert material from landfills.

Lamb Weston to Close Production Facility in The Netherlands

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:33:00 -0400

The company says the move aims to align its global supply chain footprint with evolving market conditions.

Salas O’Brien Expands Partnership with Siemens

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:32:00 -0400

Through the alliance, Salas O'Brien and Siemens are collaborating to advance intelligent, energy-efficient and resilient buildings and campuses across the built environment.

GS1 Releases Guidance for EPR Packaging Requirements

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:15:00 -0400

Created for brands, retailers, associations and solution providers impacted by EPR laws, this guideline addresses a growing need for scalable, reliable packaging data management and demonstrates how GS1 Standards can be leveraged for EPR packaging reporting.

E Tech Group: Manufacturers Demand IT/OT Assessments

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:59:00 -0400

Over the past year, E Tech Group says it has experienced 400% growth in IT/OT assessment and remediation work as manufacturers increasingly evaluate whether existing manufacturing infrastructure can accommodate modernization, digital transformation and AI initiatives.

Killer Brownie to Move to Expanded Facility

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

The bakery brand plans to unity its team under one roof as its nationwide growth accelerates.

SunOpta Invests $25M in Fruit Snack Line Expansion

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:27:00 -0400

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.

Idaho Milk Products Opens $190M Ice Cream and Powder Blending Facility

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:22:00 -0400

The facility supports a range of production capabilities — from premium ice cream novelties to bulk formats and custom dairy formulations.

Tyson Foods Names Jeff Schomburger as President, CEO

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:36:00 -0400

During his decade on Tyson Foods’ Board of Directors, Schomburger has served on multiple committees, including Compensation, Audit, and Strategy and Acquisition, becoming chair of Strategy and Acquisition in 2021. He has served as lead independent director on the board since 2025.

IFF to Sell Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:20:00 -0400

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.

ONDEX Automation Acquires The Fitch Company

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The acquisition strengthens ONDEX's process automation capabilities, adding DCS and PLC programming, OT/IT networking, electrical design, instrumentation, panel fabrication and plant-wide control system expertise.

Splenda Maker Heartland Food Products Group to Acquire Equal, Whole Earth Sweetener Brands

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:02:00 -0400

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.

Steam Realty Partners Launches Platform to Support F&B Manufacturing, Distribution

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This integrated service brings together strategy, site selection, capital and execution to address the growing complexity of manufacturing, food and beverage production, cold storage and specialized distribution operations.

Gelatys Opens $8M Florida Production Facility to Fuel Growth

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:35:00 -0400

The site features next-gen machinery capable of producing in one hour what previously took a day.