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L to R: John P. Olivo, president, Fresh Express, and Carter McEntire, new VP of Foodservice
Food & Beverage
Fresh Express Acquires Produce Processor / WholesalerFresh Express Acquires Produce Processor / Wholesaler

McEntire Produce Inc. is a fresh-cut processor, repacker, and wholesaler that has been supplying the foodservice industry since 1938.

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Food & Beverage
Mondelēz International Invests in Cocoa-Tech Company
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The goal is to provide more clarity, transparency, and cost savings for US consumers.
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The contractor employed 11 children to use corrosive cleaners to clean dangerous processing equipment.
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Contractor Fined for Employing Children at Pork Processing Plant
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These two plant closures will affect 219 workers.
Food & Beverage
Tyson Foods Closing 2 More Plants
Tyson Foods Closing 2 More Plants
Dec 5, 2024
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6 products were recalled due to incorrect labeling
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The food production company said that the cuts were part of a long-term strategy.
Food & Beverage
Cargill to Cut 8,000 Jobs Due to Revenue Loss
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Dec 3, 2024
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Mondelēz International Names New Executive VP of Europe
Mondelēz International Names New Executive VP of Europe
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Food & Beverage
Tyson to Close Plant, Cutting 800+ Jobs
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The acquisition of Harris Tea will provide vertical integration across the company's existing tea business.
Food & Beverage
TreeHouse Foods Announces Acquisition of Private Tea Company for $205M
TreeHouse Foods Announces Acquisition of Private Tea Company for $205M
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Roasted chicken and other RTE meat and poultry products were recalled due to Listeria
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Dec 2, 2024
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Food & Beverage
Koelnmesse Combines its Food and Food Technology Portfolios
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Food & Beverage
Unilever Eyes Sale of Food Brands With $1B in Sales
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food safety as a priority by new initiatives
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This is the second pretzel production plant for the company
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