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 […]
USA: B&G Foods to sell Don Pepino and Sclafani brands to Violet Foods
B&G Foods, the US-based ambient and frozen foods firm, has announced that it has sold its Don Pepino and Sclafani brands of sauces and canned tomatoes to Violet Foods, a newly formed portfolio company of equity fund Amphora Equity Partners. In 2010, B&G acquired Sclafani, Don Pepino and Violet through its purchase of Violet Packing […]
USA: Kewpie opens second manufacturing facility
Kewpie, the Japanese seasonings firm, has announced the opening of its second production facility in the US state of Tennessee, as well as the start of condiment production for its subsidiary Q&B Foods. Commenting on the move, Kewpie representative director, president, and chief executive corporate officer, Mitsuru Takamiya said: “Our plan is for this Tennessee […]
USA: Kettle & Fire opens manufacturing facility in Lancaster
Kettle & Fire, a producer of shelf-stable bone broth, has announced the opening of its first company-owned processing facility in Lancaster (PA). Founded in 2014, Kettle & Fire is a brand of shelf-stable bone broth, crafted using 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, free-range or pasture-raised bones, available in over 22,000 shops across the US and online. […]
USA: Coca-Cola Consolidated invests $90 million in new Columbus hub
Coca-Cola Consolidated, the leading independent US Coca-Cola bottler, has announced it has invested $90 million to expand its facility in Columbus (OH), significantly enhancing operations and workforce capacity. The upgraded warehouse will process over 16 million cases of product annually, supported by a semi-automated Vertique system that improves efficiency and working conditions. The expansion has […]
USA: Royal Canin opens $450 million pet food processing plant in Lewisburg
Royal Canin, a Mars affiliate, has announced the opening of its largest ever dry pet food factory in Lewisbur(OH) via a $450 million investment With a reported area of 450,000 sq ft, the new packaging centre is expected to produce enough dry pet food to feed four million pets every year. The site will also serve […]
USA: Chobani acquires Daily Harvest
Chobani, the leading US greek yoghurt firm, has announced the acquisition of Daily Harvest, a plant-based frozen smoothie and meals start-up, for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2015, Daily Harvest is a New York-based company operates through a direct-to-consumer model, aiming to provide convenient, organic options rich in fruit and vegetables. Commenting on the move, Daily […]
USA: Kraft Heinz to invest $3 billion in modernising manufacturing sites
US food giant Kraft Heinz has announced plans to invest $3 billion to modernise its 30 existing manufacturing sites to strengthen operations and expand market reach. In an interview with Reuters, a company spokesperson said the upgrades were designed to make plants more efficient, helping reduce costs and potentially ease the impact of any import […]