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Cargill to close cocoa facility, impacting over 100 jobs
Cargill has announced plans to permanently close its cocoa and chocolate facility in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, this summer.
Alpla’s Chachoengsao packaging plant opens, becomes company’s Thai headquarters
Packaging specialist Alpla has announced the opening of a new 24,000-square-metre plant in Chachoengsao, Thailand.
JBS announces $200m investment in US beef production facilities
JBS USA has announced a $200 million investment in its beef production facilities in Cactus, Texas, and Greeley, Colorado.
Unilever to close ice cream production facility in Bulgaria as part of restructuring efforts
Unilever has announced the closure of its ice cream production facility in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, as part of its restructuring efforts.
Sodiaal reveals plans to close site in Malestroit, France
French dairy cooperative Sodiaal has revealed plans to close its site in Malestroit, France, as part of a new ‘industrial master plan’.
Nestlé announces significant investments in Mexico and Arizona
Nestlé has announced plans to invest $1bn into its Mexico operations, and has also invested $675m into a new facility in Arizona, US.
Two new cellular agriculture scale-up facilities launch in the Netherlands
Two new cellular agriculture scale-up facilities have been launched in the Netherlands, aiming to accelerate the industry's growth.
Sirio Pharma expands global footprint with $40m manufacturing facility in Thailand
Sirio, a player in the nutraceutical and manufacturing sector, has announced plans to establish a new production site in Chonburi, Thailand.