USA: Ruiz Foods to close California production plant
Ruiz Foods, a Mexican food firm, has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Tulare, California. The affected factory commenced operations in 2004 as an extension of the Dinuba plant, initially planned as a short-term supplementary capacity solution. In a statement, Ruiz Foods said the facility was too small and would need significant capital […]
USA: Smithfield Foods to acquire dry sausage facility from Cargill
US meat producer Smithfield Foods has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a dry sausage facility in Nashville, TN from commodities giant Cargill. The new facility will manufacture goods for Smithfield Foods’ dry sausage brands such us Margherita, Carando and Armour to cater to increased demand, the company said. “This transaction is […]
Philippines: Yakult opens new production facility
Yakult, the Japanese probiotic dairy drink manufacturer has announced the opening of its second production facility in the Philippines. Built at a cost of 2 billion PHP ($34 million), and located in El Salvador, Mindanao, the new facility sits on a site of roughly 42,000 sq m, and will produce drinks under the Yakult brand […]
USA: Schwan’s outlines plans for Asian food production in South Dakota
Schwan’s, a leading US based food company and CJ Foods subsidiary, has announced it has purchased a 142-acre site in Sioux Falls, SD to accommodate its new facility for the production of Korean-style foods under the Bibigo brand. The new plant is set to manufacture a variety of Asian-inspired dishes, accompaniments, canapes, and starters. The […]
Germany: Haribo invests €300 million in new production plant in Neuss
Haribo, the world’s leading manufacturer of licorice and gummy sweets, has announced it is investing €300 million ($326 million ) in a new production plant in Neuss, in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia region. The company said it was planning to acquire 14 hectares of land for the new plant at the Neuss-Holzheim industrial park. This new […]
USA: Campbell Soup closes plant, plans supply chain investments
US based food and beverage manufacturer Campbell Soup Company has announced an “optimisation plan to fuel growth” that includes the closure of a manufacturing plant in Oregon and supply chain investments elsewhere. In a press release, the company said the plan would enable improved return on capital, enhanced effectiveness and efficiency of both its manufacturing […]
USA: Weaver Popcorn to invest $22 million to upgrade Indiana plant
Weaver Popcorn, a leading US popcorn producer, has announced an investment of $22 million to upgrade its manufacturing plant in Van Buren (IN). Founded in 1928, Weaver Holdings is described as the leading independent popcorn producer in the United States, offering popping corn, microwave popcorn, and ready-to-eat popcorn under the Pop Weaver brand. The investment […]
France: Essity invests in R&D centre
Swedish hygiene and health firm Essity has announced that it is investing in a new research and development centre in France’s Alsace region. In a press release, the company said the state-of-the-art centre will focus on tissue products in order to meet evolving demand of branded tissue in both the Consumer and Professional Hygiene markets. […]
USA: Herr Foods to invest $31 million in in Southeast Ohio
Herr Foods, a US based snack manufacturer, has announced an investment of $31 million to add a new manufacturing plant in Jackson and upgrade a facility in Chillicothe (OH). Founded in 1946, Herr Foods has a portfolio of more than 340 snack products, including crisps, cheese curls, pretzels, and popcorn, with a workforce of 1,400. […]
France: McCain to invest $378 million in potato operations
Potato and frozen food specialist McCain has announced an investment of €350 million ($378 million) to bolster its production facilities in France. The investment is set to increase production in the country from 600,000 tonnes of finished products to roughly 750,000 tonnes. The company’s Harnes site is set to receive the bulk of the funds, […]