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Pet Food
General Mills’ North America Retail Exec Promoted to Run North America Pet Business
Andy Hanacek
May 20, 2025
Dana McNabb will become General Mills’ group president over both business segments effective June 1, 2025.
Courtesy of Verde Valle Foods
Mergers & Acquisitions
Verde Valle Foods Acquires A Dozen Cousins
Andy Hanacek
May 14, 2025
Both companies specialize in rice, beans and seasonings with cultural flavor inspirations and ready-to-eat applications.
Openverse: JeepersMedia
Mergers & Acquisitions
Conagra Sells Chef Boyardee to Hometown Food Co. for $600 Million
Andy Hanacek
May 1, 2025
After months of speculation, Conagra Brands divests the shelf-stable pasta meals brand to private-equity portfolio company.
Courtesy of Juanita's Foods
Mergers & Acquisitions
Majority Stake in Juanita’s Foods Acquired by Private-Equity Firm
Andy Hanacek
April 28, 2025
Apex Capital will lend its expertise and resources to help the U.S. Mexican foods producer continue to grow.
Shutterstock: Edalin Photography
People on the Move
Italian Foods Processor Armanino Foods of Distinction Appoints New President, CEO
Andy Hanacek
April 24, 2025
Deanna Jurgens brings leadership experience with Bonduelle Americas, Beyond Meat and PepsiCo/Frito-Lay to the Italian specialty foods processor.
Shutterstock: DronG
Mergers & Acquisitions
Goldbergs Group Adds Pasta Mami to Portfolio
Andy Hanacek
March 13, 2025
Atlanta-area pasta manufacturer has partnered with Goldbergs’ subsidiaries to provide fresh pasta to a variety of customers across the region.
Shutterstock: tstockphoto
Mergers & Acquisitions
Italian Specialty Foods Co. Colavita USA Acquires Vitelli Foods
Andy Hanacek
March 5, 2025
Deal gives Colavita diversification in its portfolio as well as a larger presence in the tomato market.
Courtesy of Richardson International Ltd.
Plant Expansion
Richardson International to Double Granola Packaging Capacity in South Sioux City, Nebraska
Andy Hanacek
Dec. 12, 2024
Expansion project will begin immediately with an expected completion date in the first quarter of 2026.
Shutterstock: Ken Wolter
Careers
Cargill Announces Layoff of 5% of Global Workforce
Andy Hanacek
Dec. 3, 2024
Nearly 8,000 could lose their jobs as sales drop by $17 billion at the private, global food and agriculture behemoth.
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Beverage Products
Anheuser-Busch to Close Moorhead, Minnesota, Malt Operations
Andy Hanacek
Nov. 18, 2024
Ozgur Coskun
Animal Proteins
CTI Foods Announces CEO Transition, New President
Andy Hanacek
Oct. 8, 2024
Courtesy of Goodles
People on the Move
Goodles Mac & Cheese Company Hires Former Sovos Brands CFO
Andy Hanacek
Sept. 26, 2024
Milcho Petrov Milev
Business Strategies
PE Firm Invests in Mama Lycha Foods
Andy Hanacek
Sept. 11, 2024
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People on the Move
Nissin Foods USA Names New Chief Human Resources Officer
Andy Hanacek
Sept. 11, 2024
Elena Veselova
Mergers & Acquisitions
Saco Foods Acquires Quinoa Corp., Including Ancient Harvest, Pamela’s Brands
Andy Hanacek
Aug. 26, 2024
Courtesy of SunOpta
Plant Expansion
SunOpta’s $26 Million Modesto, California, Expansion Targets Growing Demand for Oat-Based Products
Andy Hanacek
June 26, 2024
Regulatory Compliance
FDA Scolds Bimbo Bakeries USA for Allergen Labels on Products Not Containing Those Ingredients
Andy Hanacek
June 26, 2024
Power Lunch
Power Lunch: Fiber in Children’s Foods Warrants a Closer Look
June 12, 2024
Courtesy of Riviana Foods Inc.
Plant Expansion
Rice Manufacturer Riviana Foods Completes Phase One of Memphis, Tenn., Plant Expansion
Andy Hanacek
April 4, 2024
Courtesy of Bob's Red Mill
Snack Foods
Bob Moore, 94, Founder of Bob’s Red Mill, Has Passed Away
Andy Hanacek
Feb. 12, 2024
People on the Move
Nissin Foods USA Names Former Kellogg’s Snacks Exec to President and CEO
Andy Hanacek
Jan. 4, 2024
Brian Huff will lead instant ramen processor’s U.S. business, taking the reins from Mike Price, who has retired.
Economic Development
WK Kellogg Co Receives Incentives to Retain Battle Creek, Mich., Cereal Plant Jobs
Andy Hanacek
Dec. 13, 2023
Company reverses plan to shift some production to Canadian plant, costing some 170 employees their jobs, and could expand plant in the future.
Courtesy of Sandridge Crafted Foods
Mergers & Acquisitions
Sandridge Crafted Foods Acquires Winter Gardens Quality Foods in New Oxford, Pennsylvania
Andy Hanacek
Nov. 10, 2023
Addition of the New Oxford facility expected to increase production capacity and capabilities for Ohio-based food processor Sandridge.
Courtesy of Nissin Foods
Capital Spending
Nissin Foods USA to Build Ramen, Noodles Plant in South Carolina
Andy Hanacek
Nov. 9, 2023
The company behind Top Ramen and Cup Noodles will invest $228 million to construct its third U.S. manufacturing facility in Greenville County, S.C.
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