Jeff Gelski

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Two workers were killed and 11 others were injured from an explosion Nov. 12 at the Givaudan Sense Colour facility in Louisville, according to the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, which sent a team to investigate. The board makes safety recommendations to companies, industry organizations, labor groups and regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency.

WASHINGTON – Ahmet Hepdogan, senior vice president, supply chain and procurement, North America for Dawn Foods, has been named chair of the American

Ahmet Hepdogan is the senior vice president, supply chain and procurement, North America for Dawn Foods.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp.'s stock price plunged 21% on Nov. 20 after the retail chain missed third-quarter estimates and lowered its fiscal-year outlook.

HANNIBAL, MO. — General Mills, Inc. plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Hannibal by adding a production line for Old El Paso hard-shell tacos, increasing square footage and improving infrastructure. The facility makes food products across multiple categories and brands, including Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Old El Paso and Progresso.

Stock price falls 21% following quarterly struggles.

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — Nate’s Fine Foods, fueled by $100 million in new client contracts, plans to invest $11 million to expand its facilities in Roseville, Calif., where the company is based., according to the Greater Sacramento Economic Council. Groundbreaking is expected to happen in 2025.

OAKLAND, CALIF. — A new facility, recent research and formulations with seeds are intended to make life more enjoyable for consumers with nut allergies.

SEATTLE – Arzeda has surpassed 10 tons of production for its ProSweet Reb M. The Seattle-based company created the zero-calorie sweetener through

Sales in food and beverage and essentials categories increased by low-single-digit percentages when compared to the previous year’s third quarter.