Sugar Foods to open Whiteland production, distribution facility, create 105 jobs
The company is investing $40 million in the leased 617,000-square-foot Johnson County facility.
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Inspectors find unsanitary conditions at Boar’s Head plant in Indiana
The U.S. Agriculture Department released the inspection records that documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning.
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Swiss Miss collaboration expands Hotel Tango’s ’Shmallow brand
Swiss Miss ’Shmallow, a collaboration between hot cocoa brand Swiss Miss and Hotel Tango Distillery, will be in stores through December. Hotel Tango views the collaboration with the international brand as a “huge opportunity.”
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West Fork Whiskey lands funding to increase production, add facilities
West Fork this week announced a new partnership with Ouabache Investments that involves up to $18 million in capital.
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Choc-Ola maker looking to bring iconic drink back to stores
The owners of Rock-Cola Cafe on the east side of Indianapolis have lined up a manufacturer that is willing to partner with them on mass distribution of Choc-Ola. They are targeting a first-quarter launch.
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Food-production firm to close Indianapolis plant, terminate 168 employees
The Lancaster, Texas-based company, which makes heat-and-serve meals for grocers, was involved in a major recall of its products this year due to a deadly outbreak of listeria infections.
Jack’s Donuts seeks to sell corporate assets in bankruptcy
Jack’s Donuts, which filed for bankruptcy reorganization in late October, is now seeking court permission to sell off its corporate assets to a stalking horse bidder.
UPDATE: Jack’s Donuts businesses file for bankruptcy protection
Three related businesses operated by Jack’s Donuts owner and CEO Jack “Lee” Marcum III have filed Chapter 11 petitions, listing total liabilities of more than $20 million and assets of less than $1.6 million.
Nestlé to cut 16K jobs globally as part of an intensifying cost-cutting campaign
Workers at Nestlé’s Anderson, Indiana, plant make and distribute Coffee mate’s traditional creamers, as well as the Natural Bliss line.
Sugar Foods looking to locate food production facility in Hancock County
The company plans to employ 105 workers and produce crispy onions at the facility.
Gatorade, Cheetos among Pepsi products getting natural dye makeover
The process of switching from artificial to natural dyes in well-known food and drink products can take years of research and testing.
Carmel-based Splenda maker Heartland Food acquires Slimfast US brand
Slimfast, founded in 1977, is known for its once-popular line of meal-replacement shakes, but the brand has struggled with the emergence of new weight-loss pharmaceuticals.
Prices for the popular powdered tea matcha soar due to global demand
Global demand for the powdered tea has skyrocketed. In the U.S., retail sales of matcha are up 86% from three years ago, according to NIQ, a market research firm.
Boar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
Documents show sanitation problems similar to those that led to listeria contamination persist at three other company sites—including the company’s Indiana plant.
Supplies of matcha are dwindling, thanks to lattes and TikTok videos
Matcha, the bright-green tea powder from Japan, has become so popular in recent months that producers are straining to meet the surge in global demand.
Hershey, other chocolate makers hike prices as cocoa remains near record highs
Cocoa prices have more than doubled over the past two years due to poor weather and disease in West Africa, which supplies more than 70% of the world’s cocoa.
Coca-Cola confirms cane-sugar version of its trademark cola is coming
Coca-Cola’s flagship product in the United States has been sweetened with high fructose corn syrup since the 1980s.
Here’s how much more Hoosiers will pay for Fourth of July cookouts this year
The cost of a cookout in Indiana is slightly higher than that of the national average, according to Indiana Farm Bureau.
Nestle says it will remove artificial dyes from US foods by 2026
Nestle joins Kraft Heinz and General Mills as major food companies to pledge they would remove artificial dyes from their U.S. products.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Kroger, Walmart
FreshRealm, a large food producer with sites in California, Georgia and Indianapolis, is recalling products made before Tuesday.
Retailers, researchers criticize Indiana plan to exclude soda and candy from SNAP
Gov. Mike Braun and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith are fans of the new exclusions—and so is U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Turchetti’s meat brand shifts focus to wholesale expansion
The company launched its production facility in the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood in August, focused on building a nationally recognized meat brand.
J.M. Smucker announces plans to close Indianapolis Hostess facility
J.M. Smucker Co. said it plans to announce next steps when it reports its fourth-quarter earnings next month.
FDA to phase out 8 artificial dyes from food supply
It would be a sweeping change for U.S. food producers, who would likely replace the dyes with natural substitutes.