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General Mills Announces Closure of Three Manufacturing Plants in Missouri General Mills is closing three manufacturing plants in Missouri as the cereal and snacks company aims to make its supply chain more competitive. The closures, part of a multiyear organizational…

In today’s complex global supply chain, various challenges such as commodity price fluctuations, ingredient shortages, and changing trade policies are putting pressure on manufacturers. From cocoa to coffee to vanilla, even everyday products like eggs are being impacted by climate…

Key Highlights: Mars recently partnered with Italian energy company Enel to secure clean energy contracts in the U.S., aiming to decarbonize its supply chain and meet electricity needs. These power purchase agreements with Enel North America mark the largest transaction…

Important Update from Tyson Foods: A recent announcement from Tyson Foods revealed that their head of supply chain has departed from the company due to a violation of the company’s code of conduct. This marks the second time in just…

Key Takeaways: Conagra Brands is set to boost investments in its supply chain to enhance resiliency, with approximately $450 million allocated for capital expenditures in fiscal year 2026, as disclosed in a July 10 earnings call presentation. The company faced…

Dole Packaged Foods has appointed Todd Stillwell, a logistics operations veteran, as the new VP of supply chain and manufacturing, as per a press release dated May 20. Stillwell, who previously worked at Del Monte Foods, will oversee Dole’s U.S.…

New Chocolate Processing Facility Opened by Hershey in Pennsylvania Hershey recently inaugurated a 250,000-square-foot chocolate processing facility in Hershey, Pennsylvania, marking the company’s first new manufacturing plant in the city in over three decades. The Reese Chocolate Processing facility, named…

Kraft Heinz is utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, along with a dedicated control tower, to enhance the efficiency, quality, and visibility of its supply chain. The company aims to establish a self-driving, integrated supply chain…

The J.M. Smucker Co. has announced a major restructuring of its supply chain and manufacturing divisions, as detailed in a press release on Feb. 27. This decision involves separating these two critical functions into distinct organizations. As part of this…

Key Takeaways: WK Kellogg is investing $200 million this year in its supply chain modernization efforts, as stated in its Q4 2024 earnings presentation. The company’s supply chain improvements in Q4 led to a 7.5% increase in adjusted EBITDA, as…