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Cimcorp unveils newly expanded HQs

Cimcorp is also investing in the renovation and refurbishment of its existing facilities.

September 3, 2019

Cimcorp, Canada, completed the newly expanded headquarters in Ulvila, Finland.

Washington Fruit & Produce rebuilds from fire

On Oct. 18, 2017, a fire burned two of Mount Adams Fruit’s pear packing lines, packed fruit storage and shipping facility, as well as its business offices, in Bingen, Wash.

September 3, 2019

Washington Fruit & Produce Co., Yakima, Wash., announced plans to rebuild its operation after suffering from a devastating fire.

McCain Foods invests $12M in New Brunswick potato processing facility

This capacity build will require an additional 1,000 acres of potatoes from local growers in the community.

September 3, 2019

McCain Foods Canada, a division of McCain Foods Ltd., Canada, announced plans to invest $12 million in its potato processing facility in Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada.

Manufacturers of cell-based/cultured meat, poultry, seafood form coalition

AMPS Innovation intends to engage policymakers and stakeholders to educate on their products in addition to working with Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration to build out a regulatory framework for cell-based meat, poultry and seafood.

September 3, 2019

Five cutting-edge food companies who are looking to bring cell-based/cultured meat, poultry and seafood to restaurants and retail shelves formed the Alliance for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Innovation (AMPS Innovation), a coalition focused on educating consumers and stakeholders about this “new” industry and advocating for a clear path to market for their products.

IBIE 2019 brings the entire baking world together

IBIE 2019 is expected to connect close to 1,000 exhibiting companies with more than 23,000 baking professionals from all over the globe.

September 3, 2019

IBIE 2019 is in position to bring the entire baking world together Sept. 8-11 in Las Vegas.

Verus International acquires UAE-based French fry operations

This acquisition will give Verus an established presence in the frozen food category in its existing hotel, restaurant and similar markets.

September 3, 2019

Verus International, Inc., Gaithersburg, Md., announced plans to acquire the French fry operations of a Middle East-based supplier.

RLS Logistics freight brokerage operations in Mount Laurel

RLS Logistics expands freight brokerage operations in Mount Laurel, NJ

This expansion will double the company's current space and office staff.

August 30, 2019

RLS Logistics, Newfield, N.J., is relocating its Mount Laurel, N.J., freight brokerage office, doubling its current space and office staff.

Aviagen opens company’s largest U.S. hatchery

The 78,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility is the company’s largest U.S. hatchery, with the ability to set 1.1 million eggs per week.

August 30, 2019

To meet a growing demand for quality broiler breeding stock around the world, Aviagen, Huntsville, Ala., built a new parent stock (PS) hatchery in Quitman, Ga.

Sun Sugar Farms sustainable produce packaging

Sun Sugar Farms introduces new sustainable produce container

The sustainable produce container ships flat to save warehouse space and can be fully printable to eliminate the need for a label.

August 30, 2019

Sun Sugar Farms, Verona, Ky., introduced a new sustainable produce container, an alternative to non-recyclable plastic clamshells and corrugated packages.

Origin Almond upgrades packaging, relaunches with sustainable sourcing

All the Origin Almond products now start with a base of zero-waste almonds, meaning all parts of the harvested almond fruit is either used or upcycled.

August 30, 2019

Origin Almond, Philadelphia, announced a brand refresh, which includes transitioning supply to sustainable zero-waste almonds, packaging upgrades and the introduction of a new Hemp Mojito variety.