USA: Grupo Bimbo to close three plants
Multinational bakery firm Grupo Bimbo has announced plans to close manufacturing plants in Auburn and Olean (NY), and a third in San Antonio (TX), as part of ongoing restructuring efforts. The closure of the two plants in New York will reduce the company’s presence in the state to just two facilities, both in Albany. The […]
Canada: Valeo Foods acquires maple syrup maker Appalaches Nature
Valeo Foods, the Irish food firm, has announced the acquisition of Appalaches Nature, a Canadian maple syrup business, marking its second acquisition both in North America and in the maple syrup sector. Founded in 2018, Appalaches Nature is a supplier of maple syrup to European, Canadian, and U.S. markets, operating from a 100,000 sq ft […]
Germany: Muller to build new yoghurt facility
Muller, the German dairy giant, has announced plans to build a 4,500 sq m production facility in Aretsried, Germany for the manufacture of Landliebe yoghurt, specialising in reusable glass jars. The new facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art machinery for filling, sorting, and cleaning the jars, and will increase overall yoghurt production capacity at the […]
USA: Morinaga to build $130 million facility in North Carolina
Japanese confectionery firm Morinaga has announced plans to invest $130 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Mebane (NC). Spanning an area of 132,633 sq ft, the new facility will become the company’s second in North America and is projected to create 200 jobs. The new facility is intended to boost production capacity for […]
Switerland: Kruger Group buys Hermes Sussstoff
Kruger Group, a manufacturer of branded and private label consumer products, has announced the acquisition of Switzerland-based Hermes Sussstoff, a maker of tabletop sweeteners, from pharmaceutical company Klosterfrau. Through the acquisition, Kruger Group will add the Assugrin, Hermesetas and SteviaSweet brands. Assugrin is a popular brand in Switzerland, while Hermesetas leads the Northern European market […]
USA: Smithfield to close Iowa facility
US food firm Smithfield Foods has announced the closure of a facility in Altoona (IA) that carries out ham boning. In a press release, the firm said it planned to consolidate production volume at other locations to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing operations. The facility’s 314 employees will be provided with transition assistance, including […]
USA: Home Market Foods acquires plant to boost meat production
Home Market Foods (HMF), a leading US food manufacturer, has announced that it has acquired a former pasta production plant in South Windsor (CT) for an undisclosed sum, with the intention of turning it into a state-of-the-art meat processing facility. HMF said it planned to invest $70 million to upgrade the site and equip it […]
Brazil: Ambev to invest R$60 million in Corona lager production
Brazilian beverage producer Ambev has announced an investment in order to increase production capacity for its Corona lager brand in Rio de Janiero state. According to sources, the new production line started operating on the 24th June at Ambev’s plant in Campo Grande. The investment of R$61 million ($10.8 million) will cater to increased demand […]
USA: SunOpta invests $26 million to expand oat milk capacity
SunOpta, a multi-national food and drinks company, has announced it has completed a $26 million expansion at its Modesto, California facility to increase annual production of oat milk by more than 60%. The company stated that its Modesto oat extraction production line was launched in May, employing proprietary enzymatic processes to break down whole oats […]
India: Britannia to close biscuit factory in Kolkata
Consumer goods manufacturer Britannia has announced plans to close a factory in Taratala, Kolkata that manufactures biscuits, according to Times Now and Just Food report. Founded in 1947, the Taratala factory is described as Britannia’s second-oldest manufacturing site in India. It occupies 11 acres of leasehold land and supports a workforce of approximately 150. This […]