Highlights

Mergers & Acquisitions

Atkins, Quest Parent Company Acquires RTD Protein Shake Company

May 1, 2024
Simply Good Foods Co. will add Only What You Need (OWYN) to its portfolio for $280 million in cash, to help diversify the ready-to-drink protein shake offerings.
People on the Move

Golden State Foods Promotes FSQR Leader, Appoints New Liquid Products Operations Exec

April 30, 2024
Mariana Manole will lead global food safety, quality and regulatory efforts, while Steve Ross will join the company to oversee the liquid products operations in North America....
Regulatory Compliance

USDA to Test Ground Beef for Bird Flu in States with Infected Dairy Cattle

April 29, 2024
Agency will check if the virus is present in ground beef, as inactive fragments of HPAI have been found in milk originating from infected dairy cows.
Regulatory Compliance

Chicken Council Highly Critical of FSIS’ New Salmonella Rule, ‘Victory Lap’

April 29, 2024
The National Chicken Council says final rule is too restrictive, doesn’t guarantee an improvement in public health, and endangers the future of the product, companies and jobs...
Business Strategies

Prime Meats Seeks Acquisitions After Securing PE Investment

April 26, 2024
Duluth, Ga.-based value-added protein processor plans to continue to expand with added support from Shoreline Equity Partners.
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Worker Safety

OSHA Penalizes Hanover Foods for Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, Plant Safety Violations

April 25, 2024
More than 70 violations were observed, and the administration has assessed more than $761,000 in penalties to the vegetable and snacks processor.
Dairy, Cheese, Eggs

Oberweis Dairy Receives Stalking Horse Bid, Raising Optimism About Future

April 23, 2024
Dutch Farms’ co-founder Brian Boomsma, named as the bidder, plans to operate and grow the business, according to an email from Oberweis.
Economic Development

Dairy Processor Daisy Brand to Build $627 Million Facility in Boone, Iowa

April 22, 2024
Manufacturer of sour cream, cottage cheese and dairy-based dips expects 750,000-sq.-ft. plant to employ as many as 255 when it is fully operational.
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Capital Spending

Coca-Cola Begins Construction of Webster, New York, Fairlife Plant

April 19, 2024
The 745,000-sq.-ft. facility — which represents a $650 million investment — remains on track to open in the second half of 2025.
People on the Move

Poultry Processor AlaTrade Foods Appoints New President

March 22, 2024
Josh Whitley brings more than 20 years of experience with Tyson, Smithfield and his own small, food-processing plant to his new role.
Plant Safety

National Beef Targets March 25 to Resume Production after Liberal, Kansas, Plant Fire

March 22, 2024
Wednesday night fire damaged six loaded trailers of boxed beef, exterior walls of the facility and loading dock doors.
People on the Move

Case Foods Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team

March 20, 2024
Poultry processor names new president/COO and chief commercial officer to help lead future growth.
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Business Strategies

Unilever Spinning Off Ice Cream Business, Cutting 7,500 Jobs

March 19, 2024
The diversified CPG will cut nearly 6% of its global workforce and embark on a cost-savings program over the next three years.