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Premium Brands is reshaping production across its North American network. A Tennessee sandwich plant is starting up while an older Ontario beef facility closes, exposing the cost of redirecting capacity.
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WK Kellogg will remove artificial colours from cereals by year-end. The accelerated programme brings recipe and packaging conversion forward by one year across brands including Froot Loops and Apple Jacks.
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Plantible has secured funding to expand Rubi Protein capacity fivefold. The $35 million package will add up to 50 greenhouses and lift annual production above 1,000 metric tonnes.
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Bertagni will establish its first American filled-pasta factory in Missouri. The $36 million project will localise production, add meat-filled specialities, and strengthen chilled supply to retailers and private-label customers.
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Emami Agrotech plans a major West Bengal snacks manufacturing complex. The ₹400 crore greenfield project would support a wider ₹750 crore packaged-food expansion, although land has not yet been secured.
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Glanbia has upgraded guidance after strong first-half nutrition demand growth. Revenue, EBITDA, and adjusted earnings increased, although whey inflation and capacity investment continue to test margins.
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Hochdorf and Pharmalys have formed a specialised nutrition manufacturing venture. Hochdorf Laboratories combines Swiss powder-processing capability with an established distribution network spanning 32 countries.
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Griffith Foods expands Polish production through its Plant-Tec integration programme. The Zgierz facility adds dry-seasoning and coating capacity while strengthening regional supply continuity and customer response.
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Food manufacturers lack clear plans for deploying artificial intelligence effectively. Legacy systems, skills shortages, and weak data governance remain central barriers.
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Mondi is testing laser marking across recyclable flexible packaging formats. The concept removes printing plates and supports faster artwork changes.