The Hershey Company to Invest $ 135M, Create 110 New Jobs in Augusta County

Governor Ralph Northam today announced that The Hershey Company will invest $ 135 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County. The company will increase production capacity at its existing facility in Stuarts Draft by 90,000 square feet and create 110 new jobs.

Publix Initiative Supporting Farmers and Families Keeps Growing

July 8, 2020 Publix

Publix is excited to share that its initiative to support farmers and families across the Southeast has reached a new milestone. Two and a half months after launching, more than 5 million pounds of produce and 350,000 gallons of milk have been purchased and donated to Feeding America® member food banks.

Perfect Day Expands Series C to $ 300 Million After Breakthroughs in Animal-Free Dairy Production Capabilities

July 8, 2020 Perfect Day

Perfect Day announced the expansion of its Series C to $ 300 million through a new tranche led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). This follows an initial $ 140 million C round shared late last year, which was met with excitement and additional inbound interest after production breakthroughs in the company’s proprietary flora-made dairy proteins.

ABA: Optimistic Baking Outlook Draws on Global Perspectives

If you want to predict where the U.S. and global baking industries are headed, you can’t find a more plugged-in source than Puratos.

Betty’s Classic Deli Salads Returns as Fifth-Generation Family Food Business Going Strong

July 8, 2020 Susan Shelly, BCTV.org

The recipes that had been in the family for five generations and prepared and sold for nearly a century had been retired, packed into a briefcase in the home of John and Joline Marcinko of Brecknock Township.