Former Simply Essentials plant was shut down in 2019, expected to be operational again in 2022.
December 22, 2021
New poultry producer Pure Prairie Farms has completed the purchase of a former Simply Essentials chicken processing plant in Charles City, Iowa. The plant, which previously closed in August of 2019, is a state-of-the-art retail tray-packaging facility and features air-chill technology. The plant is scheduled to be fully operational by spring of 2022.
Pulmuone, one of the largest tofu companies in the world, announced a 100,000-square-foot expansion at its Fullerton, California, facility that doubles tofu production capabilities and creates 110 new jobs.
Recalled salad items were distributed through retailers in the Northeast and Midwest regions of the U.S.
December 22, 2021
Fresh Express is recalling certain varieties of its branded and private label salad products produced at the company’s Streamwood, Ill., facility because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Flowers Foods is voluntarily recalling 3,000 loaves of Nature’s Own Honey Wheat bread sold in six states due to the presence of undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Brands to be sold include R.W. Knudsen, TruRoots, and Santa Cruz Organic beverages.
December 17, 2021
The J.M. Smucker Co. announced an agreement to sell its natural and organic beverage and grains businesses to Nexus Capital Management LP in a cash transaction valued at approximately $110 million.
Technology-enabled direct-to-consumer spice business accelerates Kraft Heinz’s international growth strategy focused on taste elevation
December 17, 2021
The Kraft Heinz Company reached an agreement to acquire an 85% stake in Germany-based Just Spices GmbH. Just Spices’ three founders, who will continue with the company and focus on driving the business and its international growth, will retain the remaining 15% ownership stake.