Processor of the Year

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2022 Processor of the Year: Hershey

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....
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Editor's Plate: JBS Becomes a Good American Citizen

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

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

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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2022 Processor of the Year: Plant Operations at Hershey

Dec. 2, 2022
The principles that got Hershey manufacturing through the coronavirus crisis will power it going forward.
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2022 Processor of the Year: R&D at Hershey

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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2021 Processor of the Year: R&D at Mondelēz

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 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 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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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

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