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    Processor of the Year

    2022 Processor of the Year: Hershey

    Dave Fusaro
    Dec. 2, 2022
    No longer just a chocolatier or a candy company, Hershey stays close to its roots and values yet finds sweet success. That's why we've named it our 2022 Processor of the Year....
    Editor's Plate

    Editor's Plate: JBS Becomes a Good American Citizen

    Dave Fusaro
    Nov. 17, 2023
    After some bumps and missteps early on, the Brazilian and American companies truly belong to the North American and global food processing communities.
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    Processor of the Year

    2023 Processor of the Year: JBS USA's Evolution Brings Opportunity

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 17, 2023
    The American subsidiary's investments in value-added, case-ready and prepared foods are critical building blocks for its future success.
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    Processor of the Year

    2023 Processor of the Year: JBS S.A.’s Billion-Dollar Pledge to Become Net Zero by 2040

    Dave Fusaro
    Nov. 17, 2023
    The global parent wants to be a leader in environmental concerns and has the size and footprint to have an impact.
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    Hershey Factory External
    Processor of the Year

    2022 Processor of the Year: Plant Operations at Hershey

    Pan Demetrakakes
    Dec. 2, 2022
    The principles that got Hershey manufacturing through the coronavirus crisis will power it going forward.
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    Hershey Group
    Processor of the Year

    2022 Processor of the Year: R&D at Hershey

    Pan Demetrakakes
    Dec. 2, 2022
    Hershey’s decision to become a snack company, not just a chocolate company, opened up new vistas for R&D.
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    R&D

    2021 Processor of the Year: R&D at Mondelēz

    Ed Avis
    Dec. 15, 2021
    Mondelēz's Research, Development and Quality (RDQ) department drives innovation behind the snack maker.
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    Processor of the Year

    Processor of the Year 2018: R&D at Smithfield Foods

    Dec. 10, 2018
    Authenticity is the underlying product development theme at Smithfield’s Innovation Center.
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    Processor of the Year

    Processor of the Year 2018: Plant Operations at Smithfield Foods

    Dec. 10, 2018
    The One Smithfield initiative spreads best manufacturing practices across the company, increasing efficiency and consistency.
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    Business Strategies

    2015 Processor of the Year: PepsiCo

    Dec. 10, 2015
    With steady, focused management, innovative R&D, plants around the world – and a social conscience – we're pleased to name PepsiCo our 11th annual Processor of the Year.
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    Plant Operations and Engineering

    2014 Processor of the Year: WhiteWave's Fluid Demand

    Kevin T. Higgins
    Dec. 2, 2014
    Meeting consumer demand is an ongoing challenge at WhiteWave. A powerhouse Dallas plant helps capacity keep pace with sales forecasts.