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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....
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    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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    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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    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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    Processor of the Year

    2021 Processor of the Year: Mondelēz North America

    Dec. 15, 2021
    Finances, product development and manufacturing all made for a stellar year for the snacking giant.
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    2021 Processor of the Year: Plant Operations at Mondelēz

    Dec. 15, 2021
    Demand during the pandemic boosted Mondelēz’s sales, but meeting that demand was a challenge for manufacturing.
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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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    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.
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    2014 Processor of the Year: WhiteWave Foods

    Dec. 2, 2014
    By changing the way the world eats, WhiteWave Foods has a brief past but a very bright future.
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    R&D

    2014 Processor of the Year: A 'New' Company Deserves a New R&D Center

    Dec. 1, 2014
    WhiteWave is building a world-class research center in Colorado.
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    Plant Operations and Engineering

    2013 Processor of the Year: For ConAgra Foods, Manufacturing Is a Core Competency

    Kevin T. Higgins
    Dec. 4, 2013
    Despite a dizzying variety of products, ConAgra Foods always has prided itself on manufacturing great food.