Ardent Mills acquires Andean Naturals’ quinoa operations

Purina invests $167 million to expand U.S. production July 24, 2020

Nestlé Purina has announced it will expand its operations in Cumberland County, Pa., hiring 94 additional employees and adding new processing and packaging lines to its Mechanicsburg location.

USDA provides an update on 2019 Tyson beef plant closure and COVID-19 investigation July 23, 2020

The report, prepared by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service in coordination with the Office of the Chief Economist, summarizes market conditions, fed cattle prices, boxed beef values, and the spread before and after the fire and plant closure at the Tyson Holcomb, Kan., plant, and before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lee Kum Kee awarded LEED Platinum certification for Xinhui production base July 21, 2020

Lee Kum Kee, an Asian sauce provider, has announced that its Xinhui Production Base was awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification.

Diageo to launch Johnnie Walker in 100% plastic-free, paper-based bottle July 13, 2020

Diageo, makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Guinness, has created a 100% plastic-free and paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood.

Frito-Lay invests $200 million in expanding Georgia plant July 10, 2020

According to The Dallas Morning News, Texas-based Frito-Lay will invest $200 million in a plant expansion in Georgia that’s expected to create about 120 new jobs.