Hershey's new facility will enable the company to quickly develop, test and launch new products customized to the tastes of consumers across the region, and will become one of its largest R&D facilities outside of the United States.

Jack Link's, maker of meat snacks sold in more than 40 countries, is expanding its distribution facility in Underwood, Iowa, to add warehouse capacity, as well as a highly automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) to improve efficiency. 

J&J adds to its portfolio of products by acquiring the cryogenically frozen beaded ice cream maker, which also includes SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, Minute Maid frozen ices, Sour Patch Kids ice pops, and more.

For locating facilities, operators look for geographical areas with an employable workforce and adequate logistics.

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

While many industries struggle with economic and market challenges, a new report from CRB finds that pet food manufacturers are racing to add capacity to meet consumer demand for high-quality products, driven by “the humanization of pet food.” 

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions

Cows emit a lot of greenhouse gas into the environment, but this feed additive shows promising results in cutting emissions by about 30%.

Processors are turning to automation to fill jobs where people are unavailable.

Global confectioner Perfetti Van Melle reveals its Mentos Pure Fresh gum line has launched in a 90% paperboard recyclable bottle.