Highlights

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Business Strategies

Ruiz Foods Makes its HQ Move to Frisco, Texas, Official

March 6, 2024
The frozen Mexican foods manufacturer cut the ribbon on its new, centrally located headquarters office.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Twin City Foods, Smith Frozen Foods Sign Merger Agreement

Feb. 26, 2024
Pacific Northwest frozen vegetable processors expect to complete merger in second quarter of this year.
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Ruiz Foods Dinuba Health Center Ribbon Cutting
Ruiz Foods Dinuba Health Center Ribbon Cutting
Ruiz Foods Dinuba Health Center Ribbon Cutting
Ruiz Foods Dinuba Health Center Ribbon Cutting
Ruiz Foods Dinuba Health Center Ribbon Cutting
Worker Safety

Ruiz Foods Opens On-Site Health Center at Dinuba, California, Plant

Feb. 22, 2024
The new health center is the third such facility the company has opened over the last several months at its plants across the country.
Animal Proteins

Tyson Foods Q1 Earnings Show Progress, But Beef Business Still Hurting

Feb. 5, 2024
Meat and poultry processing giant says strategies have helped after a troubling 2023, but also warns that plenty of work remains to be done.
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Business Strategies

Conagra Brands, Dolly Parton Expand Partnership Beyond Duncan Hines

Jan. 23, 2024
Under new partnership, Conagra and Parton will develop frozen, refrigerated, grocery and snack products to add to Duncan Hines mixes line.
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People on the Move

Kellanova Promotes Two Executives Following Retirement of North America President

Jan. 12, 2024
Chris Hood, president, Kellanova North America, will retire at the end of April, triggering promotions in Latin America and North America business units.
People on the Move

Ruiz Foods Promotes Carroll from COO to President & CEO

Jan. 5, 2024
Current CEO Dan Antonelli will shift to executive board chair for the company, with Kim Ruiz Beck remaining on the board as an owner-director.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Kent Precision Foods Group Acquires Australia’s Frosty Boy Global

Dec. 8, 2023
Subsidiary of Muscatine, Iowa-based Kent Corp. adds dessert, beverage, savory ingredient and wellness products business to significantly expand the company’s global footprint....
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Ruiz Foods Denison Texas Health Center Opening
Ruiz Foods Denison Texas Health Center Opening
Ruiz Foods Denison Texas Health Center Opening
Ruiz Foods Denison Texas Health Center Opening
Ruiz Foods Denison Texas Health Center Opening
Business Strategies

Ruiz Foods Adds On-Site Health Clinic at Denison, Texas, Processing Plant

Dec. 7, 2023
Employees and their families covered by the company’s health insurance will have access to the health center for primary care such as lab tests and chronic health services at ...
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Plant Expansion

Wells Enterprises to Expand Dunkirk, N.Y., Ice Cream Plant

Aug. 23, 2023
The Le Mars, Iowa-based maker of Blue Bunny, Halo Top and Bomb Pop expects the expansion to more than double production capacity and drive national growth.
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strawberries and blueberries
strawberries and blueberries
strawberries and blueberries
strawberries and blueberries
People on the Move

Frozen-Fruit Processor Firestone Pacific Foods Appoints New CEO

Aug. 22, 2023
Industry veteran Shawn Campbell steps in to lead the Vancouver, Wash.-based company upon the retirement of Josh Hinerfeld.
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special k breakfast cereal with strawberries
special k breakfast cereal with strawberries
special k breakfast cereal with strawberries
special k breakfast cereal with strawberries
Legal Issues

Kellogg, Kashi Business Unit Defeat Appeals of Protein Content Labeling Lawsuits

Aug. 15, 2023
Plaintiffs in the class-action suits claimed more than 30 products misled consumers by misrepresenting the amount of high-quality protein in each product.
Bakery & Baked Goods

Midwest Growth Partners Invests in French Gourmet LLC

Aug. 1, 2023
Private-equity investment expected to help Nevada-based manufacturer of a variety of dough-based frozen and pre-proofed products through its next phase of growth.