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Maple Leaf Foods to Consolidate US Plant Protein Production to Indianapolis
On September 22, the team at Ontario-based Maple Leaf Foods announced the upcoming closure at plant protein manufacturing sites in Seattle, Washington and Turners Falls, Massachusetts, according to a press release.
So, the move will consolidate all US production into a single "Centre of Excellence" at the company’s Indianapolis, Indiana plant. The transition will occur in phases over 12 to 18 months, with completion targeted for Q4 2027; both legacy sites will continue operating throughout the transfer to maintain customer service continuity.
Schouten Europe Buys Bobeldijk, Expanding Private-Label Plant Proteins
On June 24, the team at Schouten Europe announced the acquisition of Bobeldijk Food Group, a move that increases production capacity and broadens its reach in Europe’s plant-based meat and fish alternatives market, according to a press release.
For example, Bobeldijk Food Group sells meat alternative products like “Vegan Nuggets.” At the same time, Schouten sells private label retail products like “Vegan Fillets” using ingredients like vegetable oils, soy and wheat proteins, bamboo fibre, vinegar, onion, pea starch, salt, spices, and more.
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