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Sugar Foods Expands National Footprint with New Production and Distribution Facility in Indiana
Sugar Foods, a privately held, customer-centric food manufacturer serving foodservice, retail and private label customers across North America, announced it has secured a 617,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art production and distribution facility in Whiteland, Indiana. The new facility expands Sugar Foods’ national footprint and positions the company for continued growth with customers throughout the United States and beyond.
“This investment in Whiteland is an important milestone in Sugar Foods’ growth story,” said Andrea Brule, President and Chief Executive Officer...
Standard Meat Company Celebrates 90 Years with New Fort Worth Facility
Proven Leadership, People-First Focus, and an Innovative New Plant Build on Strong Family Foundation for the Future
Standard Meat Company (SMC), a fourth-generation, family-owned innovator in the protein processing and packaging industry, celebrated a major milestone with 90 years in business.
Founded in 1935 (with roots going back even further to a family meat stall in Fort Worth's historic public market) the company has evolved into a global supplier for the food service and retail industries, partnering with some of the most forward-thinking...
Perdue Premium Meat Co Opens Its New Production Facility in Iowa
Perdue Premium Meat Company announced the official opening of its new production facility, a $60 million investment, on Tuesday. The new, state-of-the-art facility in Sioux City, Iowa will specialize in case-ready pork production.
“This is more than a renovated facility – it’s a long-term investment in the people, economy and future of Sioux City,” said Gary Malenke, Senior Vice President of Operations, PPMC. “Our new operations in Sioux City will allow us to better serve our customers across the country with high-quality products while creating more than 100 new jobs right here in Iowa.”
Jennings Premium Meats Breaks Ground on $2 million Expansion
Jennings Premium Meats announced the groundbreaking of a new addition to its current meat processing facility in New Franklin, Mo. The company is adding 4,800 square feet of manufacturing space to increase its snack stick processing capacity.
The $2 million project — partly funded by a grant through the Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture program from the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority — is expected to be completed by July 1.
“This expansion is the next step to build our capacity and continue to...
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