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Juanita’s Foods Acquires California Manufacturing Facility

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:08:00 -0400

The Santa Fe Springs facility will become the company's primary manufacturing site, consolidating production currently housed at its long-time Wilmington, California plant into a single, expanded operation.

Invenimus Launches Training Programs for Food Contact, Packaging and Food Safety

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:53:00 -0400

The Food Contact & Packaging Sustainability Training Subscription is aimed at regulatory, product safety, packaging and compliance professionals.

Reading Bakery Systems Adds Third Pilot Production Nine

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:40:00 -0400

At the Science & Innovation Center, bakery and snack manufacturers work with RBS experts to develop new products, optimize processes, address manufacturing challenges and prepare for commercial-scale production.

Nestlé Canada Invests $50M in Toronto Confectionery Factory

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:41:00 -0400

The investment adds new physical production space, advanced manufacturing equipment and expanded site utilities.

CDC Declares Cyclospora Outbreak Over

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:05:00 -0400

While the outbreak is over, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues the outbreak investigation of cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico.

Holly Poultry Opens Production Facility in Maryland

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:03:00 -0400

The new facility is expected to create 140 net new jobs and establish a dedicated production platform for Holly Poultry's growing retail business.

Hain Celestial to Sell International Business to Private Equity Firm for $323M

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:39:00 -0400

The company says net proceeds are expected to range between $305 million and $310 million, and upon closing of the transaction, the proceeds would be used to reduce the company’s debt.

Texas A&M Launches Food Technology and Leadership Master’s Degree Program

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:40:00 -0400

The fully online, non-thesis master’s program serves professionals in food manufacturing, ingredient and processing companies, quality assurance, food safety, regulatory agencies, product development, supply chain and operations, and related industries.

Hanover Foods Debuts Skinny Veg Frozen Vegetable Line for GLP-1 Users

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:23:00 -0400

The Skinny Veg line includes four frozen blended vegetable and grain sides, each with five simple ingredients.

CRB Names Helga Margrethe Salling as Chief Growth Officer

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:25:00 -0400

Salling brings more than 25 years of experience in business development, market strategy and client growth across the life sciences sector.

Beyond Meat Introduces Phytosphere Plant-Based Products

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:16:00 -0400

The portfolio brings together powders, bars, beverages and center-of-plate offerings in an integrated nutrition platform that allows consumers to stack nutrients — from plant protein and fiber to polyphenols and phytosterols.

Chelten House Products Names Jason Dabrow as CEO

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:13:00 -0400

The planned transition comes as the South Jersey-based company builds on its position as a manufacturer of premium and organic private label sauces and dressings.

General Mills Debuts Pillsbury Frozen Croissants

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Pillsbury Butter Grands! Croissants and Chocolate Grands! Croissants go straight from the freezer to the oven, making it easy to enjoy a warm, bakery-style croissant at home.

The Grote Company Family of Brands to Acquire Turatti Group

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:36:00 -0400

Turatti Group, comprising Turatti, Tecnoceam, VGC and RS Tecnology, specializes in manufacturing food processing systems for fresh produce, fruits, prepared foods and convenience foods.

Fortifi Acquires SEPAFood Solutions GmbH

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:21:00 -0400

SEPAmatic designs and manufactures its technologies in Germany, including low-pressure belt separators and screw separators, perforated drums in multiple configurations, conveyors and spare parts.

Nestlé Purina PetCare Opens $550M Pet Food Plant in Ohio

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:04:00 -0400

The factory in Batavia, Ohio is Purina's first new plant built from the ground up since 1975 and the largest investment Nestlé has made in a Purina manufacturing facility to date.

Chobani to Invest $1.2B in Pennsylvania Manufacturing Campus

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:25:00 -0400

As part of an expanded partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, Chobani will acquire its manufacturing facility and warehouse in Allentown, Pennsylvania, including its equipment and related infrastructure.

Wells Enterprises Opens Chocolate Production Facility, Employee Center in New York

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:09:00 -0400

Wells Enterprises, a U.S. ice cream manufacturer and part of the Ferrero Group, has completed the first two phases of the $425 million facility’s transformation.

Pringles Debuts Thicker Chips for Dipping

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:50:00 -0400

Featuring a scooped shape that's thicker and structurally sturdier, Pringles Dippers are available in three flavors.

California Natural Colors Breaks Ground on Facility Expansion

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:36:00 -0400

The company says the additions will help meet the growing need for natural color solutions as more major brands and retailers transition away from synthetic food dyes.

Sweetmore Bakeries Acquires Fantasy Baking Co.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:01:00 -0400

The acquisition marks Sweetmore's sixth facility and its first on the West Coast, extending its manufacturing footprint across the U.S.

Pilgrim’s Europe to Acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage from Samworth Brothers

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:43:00 -0400

Walkers is a producer of premium pork products, with a heritage dating back to 1824. The business operates from four production facilities on a single site in Leicester, UK and employs approximately 1,150 team members.

Dennis Group Opens Office in Texas

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:53:00 -0400

Located at Austin Innovation Park, the new office marks Dennis Group’s fifth location in the United States and reflects the firm’s growth alongside increasing demand for food manufacturing infrastructure throughout Texas and the surrounding region.

Anheuser-Busch Invests $13M in New York Brewery

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:26:00 -0400

The investment will help Anheuser-Busch meet growing consumer demand for Michelob ULTRA and Cutwater, two fast-growing brands, and expand local manufacturing skills training.

Drive-Thru Brand 7 Brew Launches RTD Beverages at Walmart

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:03:00 -0400

Building on the successful test of its ready-to-drink coffee lineup earlier this year in Arkansas, 7 Brew is expanding distribution to Walmart locations nationwide while introducing new 7 Brew Energy beverages.

Frick’s Quality Meats Names Ellory Frick Brunkhorst as President

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Frick Brunkhorst joined the 130-year-old company at age 15 and has spent the past 25 years working across nearly every aspect of the business, from the production floor to product development, branding and long-term strategic planning.

Revolution Foods Acquires Ardella’s

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:56:00 -0400

The acquisition will allow Revolution Foods to add innovative offerings to the more than 35 million meals served in school cafeterias, senior nutrition programs and on retail shelves each year.

SANY Nutrition Opens Manufacturing Facility in Arkansas

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:52:00 -0400

The company acquired and remodeled a facility that once belonged to Butterball. Operations have already begun.

Roskam Foods to Close California Plant as Part of Cereal Production Consolidation

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:36:00 -0400

The closure will impact 115 employees, according to WARN Act information from California’s Economic Development Department.

Ever After Foods Acquires Fishway

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:11:00 -0400

Following a successful technology collaboration validating the compatibility of the two platforms, Ever After Foods’ acquisition of Fishway adds a portfolio of aquatic cell lines, expertise in animal-component-free media, and an experienced scientific team.