Following its recent acquisition by the Cutrale-Safra Group, Chiquita Brands International will close its corporate headquarters in North Carolina. The banana producer’s Charlotte operations, where about 300 employees work, will shut down over the next year to 18 months, interim CEO Brian Kocher said. His statement to employees didn’t describe where the headquarters would be […]
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Cargill Kicks Off 150th Anniversary Year
In 1865, William Wallace Cargill became the owner of a single grain warehouse in Conover, Iowa, at the end of the McGregor Western Railroad. Today, the company he founded is one of the largest privately-held enterprises in the world and, this year, it celebrates its 150th anniversary. “We are proud of our legacy and the […]
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Clear Lam Wins International Award For Fisher Roasted Party Peanuts PrimaPak Package
The PrimaPak Packaging developed by Clear Lam Packaging for Fisher Party Peanuts is a WorldStar 2015 Packaging Award winner in the food category, an honor bestowed by the World Packaging Organization (WPO). WorldStar award winners will be formally recognized at a reception in Milan, Italy, on May 19. Companies from 37 countries entered 264 packaging […]
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Specialty Food Association Honors Six Industry Leaders
The Specialty Food Association honored six people with its third annual Leadership Awards on Jan. 11, given to members who have gone “above and beyond” in advancing food standards in society—and society itself—by creating social, economic and environmental impact through innovation and vision. Their achievements range from employing women in Kenya, to bringing halal foods to […]
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Stater Bros. Gives $57K+ To Toys For Tots
For the 10th year in a row, Stater Bros. has helped spread cheer through the local Toys for Tots program. Stater Bros. Charities, the charitable arm of Stater Bros. Markets, in December presented a $57,450 check to representatives from the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. The U.S. Marine Corps used the the donation […]
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Hershey Unveils World’s First Public 3-D Chocolate Candy Printing Exhibit
The Hershey Co., in partnership with 3D Systems, has debuted its 3-D Chocolate Candy Printing exhibit at Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Consumers will have the opportunity to interact with Hershey scientists and the breakthrough technology. “We are now using 3-D technology to bring Hershey goodness to consumers in unanticipated and exciting ways,” […]
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Bumble Bee Seafoods Acquired By Thai Union Group
Bumble Bee Seafoods, North America’s largest branded shelf-stable seafood company, has been acquired by Thai Union Frozen Products Public Co. Ltd. (TUF). TUF entered into a binding agreement to obtain 100 percent of the shares of Bumble Bee Foods from Lion Capital, a pan-Atlantic private equity firm, for $1.51 billion. “I have always believed that […]
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Kraft Foods Group Appoints John Cahill CEO, Tony Vernon Retiring
Kraft Foods Group said Thursday that its board of directors has named John Cahill, chairman of the board of directors, to the position of chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods. Cahill will succeed Tony Vernon, who has informed the board of his intention to retire as CEO on Dec. 27, the last day of the company’s […]