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John Soules Foods expands production capabilities to 3 plants

When all phases are complete, the expansion will increase fully cooked capabilities by over 100 million pounds annually.

January 2, 2018

John Soules Foods, Tyler, Texas, purchased a 266,000-square-foot facility in Valley, Ala.

Butterball expansion includes production of turkey bacon products

Butterball arrived in Hoke County in February 2015, assuming part of the operations formerly held by House of Raeford.

January 2, 2018

Butterball LLC, Garner, N.C., is expanding its Raeford, N.C., operations to include a new production line for turkey bacon products.

Study reveals biggest surprises in food news from 2017

The report surveyed over 200 food industry players.

January 2, 2018

Rabobank, The Netherlands, released results from its annual “We Didn’t See That Coming” survey.

Frick’s Quality Meats announces expansion

Phase 1 construction consists of a ready-to-eat process expansion, and Phase 2 is a finished goods cooler.

January 2, 2018

Frick’s Quality Meats tapped ESI Group USA, Hartland, Wis., to expand its Washington, Mo., headquarters manufacturing facility.

Benchmarking report reveals accelerating digital innovation in CPG industry

The study reveals how CPG companies can face the challenges of digital disruption and thrive in the new digital marketplace.

January 2, 2018

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), Washington, D.C., released a report conducted and written by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Boston, Mass., on how consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies can face the challenges of digital disruption and thrive in the new digital marketplace.

Danfoss expands compressor operations in FL

The new jobs will include full-time research and development positions within advanced manufacturing.

January 2, 2018

Danfoss, Bethpage, N.Y., announced plans to build a new facility in Tallahassee, Fla.

BelGioioso Cheese opens 100,000-sq-ft factory

BelGioioso Cheese shares Walmart’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing and jobs.

January 2, 2018

BelGioioso Cheese, Inc., Green Bay, Wis., announced plans to open a new 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Denmark, Wis.

Emerson to acquire Cooper-Atkins

Cooper-Atkins offers a comprehensive range of temperature management and monitoring products.

January 2, 2018

Emerson, St. Louis, Mo., announced plans to acquire Cooper-Atkins.

Sysco to implement Tesla semi tractors

Tesla’s semi tractor offers up to 500 miles of range on a single charge and is said to significantly reduce the cost of cargo transport.

January 2, 2018

Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, placed a reservation for 50 of Tesla’s new fully-electric semi tractors.

Conagra Brands to acquire Sandwich Bros. of Wisconsin

Sandwich Bros. flatbread pocket sandwiches are filled with proteins such as 100% Angus beef, chicken raised without antibiotics, all-natural sausage and real Wisconsin cheese.

December 21, 2017

Conagra Brands, Inc., Chicago, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sandwich Bros. of Wisconsin, a producer of frozen breakfast and entrée flatbread sandwiches and division of Kangaroo Brands, Milwaukee, Wis.