USA: PBNA opens new drinks distribution facility in Colorado
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), has opened a new 115,000 sq ft distribution facility in Colorado Springs, USA. The new plant will reportedly quadruple the company’s inventory capacity for soft drinks, allowing it to distribute popular brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade, Celsius, and Rockstar to Colorado residents and consumers across the US. The new facility […]
USA: PepsiCo to build snack plant in Kazakhstan
US-based consumer goods giant PepsiCo has announced plans to build a new savoury snack plant in Almaty, in southeast Kazakhstan, according to a report in The Times of Central Asia. With an initial investment of $160 million, the plant is expected to be the largest of its kind in Central Asia and to produce products […]
USA: Venus Wafers to be acquired by Circumspect Capital
Venus Wafers, a US-based maker of crackers and flatbreads, is to be acquired by investment firm Circumspect Capital, according to a Food Business News report Founded in 1931, Venus Wafers is a manufacturer of organic whole grain crackers and flatbreads under the CaPeachio’s and The Original Mariner Biscuit brands, as well as supplying private label […]
USA: Kikkoman starts work on Wisconsin manufacturing plant
Kikkoman, a leading manufacturer of soy sauce and related condiments, has started construction on a new production facility in Jefferson County (WI). The new $560 million factory will be the company’s second in Wisconsin and third in the US, situated close to its existing plant in Walworth. It is intended to be a sustainable next-generation […]
USA: DayDayCook acquires Omsom
DayDayCook (DDC), a self-proclaimed content-driven consumer food brand, has announced the acquisition of Asian food brand Omsom. Founded in 2020, Omsom is described as a producer of cooking sauces and noodles, with the goal of making Asian cuisine accessible to US households. Commenting on the acquisition, DDC founder Norma Chu said: “Our presence in the […]
USA: Saputo revamps cheese manufacturing network
Saputo, the Canadian dairy giant, has announced plans to close facilities in Lancaster (WI), Big Stone City (SD), Green Bay (WI), and South Gate (CA), as part of a revamp of its cheese manufacturing networl. At the same time the company is expanding operations at the new automated cut-and-wrap facility in Franklin (WI). Commenting on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canada: Kraft Heinz launches upscale salad dressing brand
Multinational FMCG firm Kraft Heinz has announced the launch of “premium” shelf-stable, premium dressings and marinades brand Pure J.L. Kraft exclusively for the Canadian market. Described as being free from artificial preservatives, flavours and colours, the brand will comprise 12 products, including blends such as Pomegranate Zaatar, Honey & Shallots, Miso Lime Ginger, Moroccan Lemon, […]