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March 18, 2025
Food & beverage companies continue to improve or expand operations, but they're budgeting a slight decrease for the first time since the 2008-2009 recession.
Courtesy of Kewpie Corp.
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May 23, 2025
The new plant is the company’s second facility in the U.S. and is producing mayonnaise and dressings for the Midwest and East Coast.
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May 23, 2025
The Wisconsin cheese processor wants to build a 384,000-sq.-ft. facility to replace current operations in Plymouth, Wis. — a project that would be the largest investment in Sargento...
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May 22, 2025
Meat processor investing in 53,000-sq.-ft. meat plant to spur expansion of products and to reach further east in Canada.
Courtesy of Kettle & Fire
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May 15, 2025
New plant allows company to bring processing of its shelf-stable broths and soups in-house, potentially unlocking growth opportunities for the future.
Courtesy of Mars Inc./Royal Canin
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May 14, 2025
The 450,000-sq.-ft. facility will produce Royal Canin pet food and represented an investment of $450 million for the company.
Courtesy of Anheuser-Busch
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May 12, 2025
The beer maker continues to invest in its U.S. breweries and facilities, this time expanding training, upskilling and retention opportunities for its current and future employees...
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May 9, 2025
The 140,000-sq.-ft. facility is part of the former Farmer John processing complex, and it will be the fast-growing meat snack processor’s second plant (both in the Los Angeles...
Courtesy of Bauducco Foods
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March 24, 2025
First phase of new facility is expected to be operational by mid-2026, with the total plant cost expected to be more than $200 million.
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March 21, 2025
Investment ranks as the highest the dairy company has made to date, adding 500,000 sq. ft. and more than 160 jobs — and is expected to be operational in early 2026.
Courtesy of Hilmar Cheese Co. Inc.
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March 19, 2025
New, $600 million investment incorporates various sustainability and conservation initiatives to help the dairy industry and company reach its targets.
Courtesy of Stampede Culinary Partners Inc.
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March 18, 2025
The processor has expanded its test kitchen setup from its Bridgeview, Ill., headquarters to its Sunland Park, N.M., and Alma, Ga., processing facilities to speed its capabilities...