France: Bel Group to close plant, discontinue Nurishh brand
French dairy producer Bel Group has announced plans to discontinue its plant-based cheese brand Nurishh by the end of 2025. Launched in 2021, initially with a vegan camembert, the Nurishh range was introduced shortly after Bel Group acquired All In Foods, in response to fast-growing demand for plant-based alternatives. As part of the move, Bel Group […]
USA: Johnsonville to close Illinois plant
Johnsonville, a family-run US sausage business, has announced plans to close its processing plant in Momence (IL) with the loss of 274 jobs. Founded in 1945, Johnsonville offers more than 80 types of sausage, sold in over 40 countries and featured at more than 75 sporting venues. The Momence site opened in 1962 and has been producing […]
France: Colruyt to sell store network
Grocery retailer Colruyt has confirmed that the company is planning to sell its 101-strong store network in France in order to refocus its efforts on its home market of Belgium. According to sources, the firm’s French retail network is mostly concentrated in eastern France, and is largely comprised of mid-size stores around 1,000 sq m in size. […]
USA: Irresistible Foods Group to open new factory
Irresistible Foods Group, a US bread and pickles manufacturer, has announced that the firm has recently broken ground on a new facility near Columbus (IN) for its Grillo’s Pickles brand. According to sources, the new 155,000 sq ft facility is part of the company’s efforts to expand in the Midwest and meet growing demand for fresh pickles. The new […]
Brazil: Nestle boosts coffee business with R$500 million investment
Consumer goods giant Nestle has announced it is investing R$500 million ($90 million) in its Brazilian coffee operations between now and 2028 to expand production capacity, grow its Nestle Professional machine fleet and accelerate consumer-focused innovation. A key focus for the new investment is said to be the Nescafe Dolce Gusto factory in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, […]
UK: Nestle partners on AI-driven food redistribution initiative
The UK division of Nestle, the leading food manufacturer, has announced it has partnered with food waste initiative FareShare, as well as technology solution Google Cloud, to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) led platform to redistribute surplus food. In a statement, the company said the project aims to redistribute up to 700 tonnes of quality surplus […]
USA: JM Smucker to close Hostess plant
JM Smucker, a US-based food and beverage company, has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Indianapolis (IN), which produces Hostess-branded products, and consolidate operations at other existing sites. The facility was originally acquired by JM Smucker as part of its $5.6 billion deal to buy Hostess Brands in 2023. Commenting on the move, Pet and Sweet Baked […]
USA: JBS to invest $135 million in new sausage plant
JBS, the global meat company, has announced plans to invest $135 million in the construction of a state-of-the-art sausage production facility in Perry (IA). The new facility is expected to produce 130 million pounds of sausage annually. It will initially operate with one shift and 250 staff, with plans to expand to two shifts and […]
USA: Nightingale Ice Cream to open $5.8 million plant in Virginia
Nightingale Ice Cream, a US ice cream sandwiches producer, has announced plans to relocate to a newly developed $5.8 million production site in Southside (VA), creating 166 jobs. Founded in 2016, Nightingale is a specialist in handcrafted ice cream products, with its range available in over 5,000 retail locations including Whole Foods Market, Kroger, The Fresh Market […]
Japan: CJ Foods to build new dumpling factory
CJ Foods, the leading South Korean food firm, has announced plans to invest KRW 100 billion ($73 million) to build a new production facility for mandu dumplings in Chiba prefecture, Japan. The new factory will span 42,000 sq m in Kazusa Akademia Park and will include 8,200 sq mt of floorspace dedicated to advanced production operations. […]