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Ferrero North America, the US division of the Italian confectionery giant, has officially started manufacturing its new Nutella Peanut spread at its facility in Franklin Park (IL). The launch represents the first time a Nutella-branded product has been manufactured in the United States. According to the company, the new spread is a blend of hazelnuts and peanuts, utilizing hazelnuts from Oregon and peanuts sourced from …

Ferrara, the US sugar confectioner, has announced plans to establish a $675 million manufacturing and corporate facility in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The investment is projected to create 1,000 jobs over the next ten years, according to the company. The new 750,000 sq ft site will include an administrative office, a warehouse for raw and packaging materials and processing and packaging operations. The first production …

Lactalis, the dairy processing business, has unveiled a new milk-receiving bay at its manufacturing site in Winchester, Ontario. The project represents an investment of C$11.5 million ($8.37 million) and is intended to improve operational efficiency at what is described as the largest plant of its kind in Canada. The Winchester facility produces various brands, including Balderson, Lactantia, Cracker Barrel and Black Diamond. According to …

Winland Foods, the USA-based pasta and sauce manufacturer, has announced an investment of $34.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in St. Louis (MO). The project is focused on increasing the company’s production capacity for its jumbo shell pasta line. According to the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the expansion is expected to create 28 new jobs. Winland Foods was established in 2022 following …

Tyson Foods, the USA-based food giant, has announced plans to shut down its prepared foods plant in Rome (GA). The facility, which is operated under Tyson’s subsidiary Hillshire Brands, is scheduled to cease operations on the 31st May. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice, the closure will result in the layoff of 168 employees. The plant currently manufactures Nature Valley …

Mars, the US-based snacking and confectionery giant, has announced a $100 million investment to expand its global headquarters in Chicago, creating 602 new jobs. The project involves opening two new office hubs to house the company’s North America region and global functions. Mars will establish a regional office in the Fulton Market district and a new global home for its Accelerator Division in the …

McCain, the Canadian-based frozen food specialist, has confirmed it will close its vegetable processing facility in Hastings, New Zealand. Operations at the site are scheduled to wind down by January 2027, following the conclusion of the current processing and packing season. According to an official company statement, the decision follows a strategic review of its Hastings operations and reflects a broader shift in how …

Coca-Cola, the US-based food and beverage giant, has announced plans to invest $650 million in the expansion of its Fairlife production facility in Coopersville (MI). The project involves adding approximately 22,760 sq m of production space and two high-speed production lines to meet “sustained consumer demand” for the brand’s ultra-filtered milk and protein shakes, according to the company. Construction is expected to begin later this …

Bel Brands USA, the American subsidiary of French cheese manufacturer Groupe Bel, has broken ground on a $200 million expansion of its production facility in Brookings, South Dakota. The project involves adding 100,000 sq m to the existing site to double production capacity for Mini Babybel cheese. Currently producing 1.6 million individual wheels per day, the plant is expected to reach a daily output …

Kraft Heinz, the US-based food producer, has announced a proposal to consolidate its New Zealand manufacturing operations in a move intended to improve efficiency and competitiveness. The restructure involves several facilities and product categories across the country. Under the proposal, the company intends to move its nutritional pouch production from its King Street facility in Hastings to its existing site in Echuca, Australia. Additionally, …

Conagra Brands, the US-based food giant, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Fayetteville (AR). The project involves a $150 million investment to increase the production capacity of its frozen meal brands, including Marie Callender’s and Healthy Choice. The expansion includes the addition of 100,000 sq m to the existing facility, which currently employs approximately 1,200 people. This development is expected to create …

Dainty Foods, the Canadian rice producer and subsidiary of the France-based Marbour Group, has announced it will establish its first manufacturing operation in the USA in Batavia Township (OH). The project involves an initial investment of $85 million, with a total projected spend of $150 million over five years. The new 250,000 sq ft facility is expected to be operational in the first quarter of …

Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork producer, has announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion state-of-the-art processing facility in Sioux Falls (SD). The proposed 1.4 million sq ft facility will be located in Foundation Park and is intended to replace the company’s existing downtown plant, which has been in operation for over 100 years. Combining fresh pork processing and packaged meat production, the plant …

InnovAsian, a subsidiary of Japanese frozen food giant Nichirei Foods, has announced plans to construct a $105 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Jonesboro (AR). The new 175,000 sq ftplant, located in the Craighead Technology Park, is expected to create approximately 200 new jobs. According to the company, the investment is intended to significantly increase production capacity for its high-growth multi-serve entree line, which includes Asian-inspired meals, …

Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork and packaged meats giant, has confirmed it will close its dry sausage production facility in Springfield (MA) in August. The move is expected to impact approximately 190 employees, with layoffs scheduled to take place between April and September. According to the company, production from the Springfield site will be transferred to other packaged meats facilities within its network. The closure …

Hain Celestial, the US organic and natural products company, has agreed to sell its North American snacks business to Canadian manufacturer Snackruptors for $115 million. The transaction includes the divestment of major brands such as Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra and Garden of Eatin’. The deal is part of Hain Celestial’s broader strategy to simplify its portfolio and focus on core high-growth categories. Following the …

Campbell’s Soup has announced plans to close its snacks manufacturing facility in Hyannis (MA), and consolidate production of its Cape Cod and Kettle Brand crisps at other US sites. The closure, scheduled to conclude by April, will impact 49 employees. The Hyannis plant, which has been in operation since 1985, currently produces approximately 4% of the Cape Cod brand’s total volume. According to the …

Alpenrose Dairy, the historic Oregon dairy company owned by Smith Brothers Farms, has announced it will close its manufacturing facility in Clackamas (OR), marking the end of its production operations in the state. The facility, which produces butter, sour cream, and ice cream mix, is scheduled to cease operations on 31st March. The closure will impact approximately 35 employees. According to the company, the …

Smithfield Foods, the US-based pork processor and subsidiary of WH Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nathan’s Famous in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $450 million. The deal, which sees Smithfield pay $102 per share for the 110-year-old business, consolidates the ownership of one of America’s most recognisable hot dog brands. Smithfield has manufactured and distributed Nathan’s Famous products in …

Del Monte Foods, the US processed food manufacturer currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has announced the closure of its production facility in Modesto, California, a move that will impact up to 1,800 workers. The decision to wind down operations at the historic Central Valley site follows the company’s recent court-supervised asset auction. While the company successfully agreed the sale of its core vegetable and …

Izzio Artisan Bakery, the US-based wholesale bread producer, has opened a new 150,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Thornton (CO) to meet rising national demand for sourdough products. The expansion increases the company’s total production footprint to more than 250,000 sq ft across two plants, including its existing site in Louisville. The Thornton facility is nut-free and SQF Level 3 certified, featuring state-of-the-art equipment designed to …

JBS, the world’s largest meat processing company, is set to exit its long-standing meat snacks partnership with US-based manufacturer Jack Link’s. The Brazilian giant has filed a formal petition with the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), Brazil’s competition authority, to approve the sale of its 50% stake in Meat Snack Partners. Under the terms of the transaction, the venture will be acquired by …

Sugar Foods, the US-based food manufacturer behind brands such as Fresh Gourmet, Mrs. Cubbison’s, Concord Foods and N’Joy, has secured a 617,000 sq  production and distribution facility in Whiteland (IN) to strengthen its national supply chain and support growth across foodservice, retail and private label markets. The state-of-the-art facility, located in central Indiana, is designed to enhance distribution efficiency and provide space for phased expansion …

V&V Supremo Foods, a Chicago-based producer of Mexican dairy and meat products, has announced plans to establish a new state-of-the-art production facility in Jefferson (WI). The company has acquired a 39-acre site for the development, which is intended to increase manufacturing capacity to meet rising national demand for its portfolio. While specific investment figures were not disclosed, the facility will be designed with advanced …