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    2025 Capital Spending Outlook ominous storm clouds
    Andy Hanacek
    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.
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    Andy Hanacek
    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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    Andy Hanacek
    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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    Andy Hanacek
    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.
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    Andy Hanacek
    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.
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    Andy Hanacek
    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.
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    Andy Hanacek
    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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    Andy Hanacek
    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...

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    Andy Hanacek
    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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    Andy Hanacek
    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.
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    Andy Hanacek
    March 19, 2025
    New, $600 million investment incorporates various sustainability and conservation initiatives to help the dairy industry and company reach its targets.
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    Andy Hanacek
    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...