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Manufacturing
Coca-Cola FEMSA invests more than $110m into Mogi das Cruzes facility in São Paulo, Brazil
Coca-Cola FEMSA is investing more than BRL 600 million (approx. $110 million) into its production plant in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil.
World’s first LEED-certified beef harvest facility opens for American Foods Group
The completion of the world’s first LEED-certified beef harvest facility marks a significant milestone for America’s Heartland Packaging, a subsidiary of American Foods Group (AFG).
THG Group sells Claremont Ingredients to Nactarome in £103m deal
MyProtein owner THG Group has agreed to sell its Claremont Ingredients business to international flavour specialist Nactarome for £103 million.
Restructuring at UK Walkers crisp sites could impact over 500 jobs
Proposed restructuring plans across four UK manufacturing plants for PepsiCo’s Walkers crisps could be set to impact over 500 jobs. The...
Protein Works opens £10m facility in Liverpool, UK
Protein Works, a player in the UK health and wellness sector, has inaugurated its new headquarters, the PW Campus, in Speke, Liverpool.
BioMérieux unveils Gene-Up Pro HRM for rapid detection of heat-resistant moulds
BioMérieux, a manufacturer of in vitro diagnostics, has unveiled its latest develoment, the Gene-Up Pro HRM, a DNA-based test designed to detect heat-resistant moulds in beverages.
4AG Robotics secures CAD $40m to enhance autonomous mushroom harvesting
4AG Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous harvesting technologies, has successfully closed a CAD $40 million Series B funding round, aimed at accelerating the adoption of its robotic systems in the mushroom farming sector.
Utz Brands to close Grand Rapids facility in 2026
Utz Brands, a player in the US snack food industry, has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids by early 2026.
Ardagh Glass Packaging introduces 300g lightweight glass wine bottle
Ardagh Glass Packaging Europe, a subsidiary of Ardagh Group, has unveiled a new 300g lightweight glass wine bottle, marking a significant advancement in sustainable packaging solutions for wine.
Mars opens $240m Nature's Bakery facility in Salt Lake City
Mars, Incorporated has officially inaugurated a new $240 million manufacturing facility for its Nature's Bakery brand in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Opinion: Delivering on time and spec in turbulent times
Ben Beattie, director at Forbeats, explains how partnering with an experienced toll processor can offer the flexible capacity, technical know-how and end-to-end support needed to meet demand, maintain quality and stay ahead in an unpredictable landscape.
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