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Food-packaging manufacturer plans $380M plant, 345-plus jobs in Indiana

May 25, 2021 | IBJ Staff

The company, which stands to receive more than $6 million in state and local incentives, said it could expand its investment in central Indiana to $490 million and its hiring plans to 425 by 2025.

Sugar Foods looking to locate food production facility in Hancock County

October 15, 2025 | Daniel Bradley

The company plans to employ 105 workers and produce crispy onions at the facility.

Coming price cuts at McDonald’s might signal broader fast food price war

September 2, 2025 | Associated Press

Fast food visits by lower-income consumers dropped by double-digit percentages industrywide in the second quarter, McDonald’s said.

Oreo maker sues Aldi, alleging grocery chain copies its packaging to confuse customers

May 30, 2025 | Associated Press

Aldi, which was founded in Germany, keeps prices low by primarily selling products under its own labels. It’s one of the fastest-growing grocery chains in the United States.

Indiana egg farm’s lawsuit accuses supplier of faulty packaging

April 29, 2025 | Indiana Lawyer Staff

The lawsuit, filed by Seymour-based Rose Acre Farms Inc., alleges breach of contract against New Jersey-based defendant Tri-Cor Flexible Packaging Inc.

No batteries? Thinner packaging? Businesses look for ways to offset tariffs.

April 2, 2025 | Associated Press

Instead of passing price increases to customers, some companies are exploring cost-cutting options.

Gorton’s Seafood planning $89M production facility in Lebanon

February 27, 2024 | Daniel Bradley

The 110,000-square-foot facility is expected to employ 163 workers by 2029, Boone County and city officials announced Tuesday.

Cheaper gas, food provide some relief from U.S. inflation

April 12, 2023 | Associated Press

Despite last month’s decline, food costs are still up more than 8% in the past year. And restaurant prices, up 0.6% from February to March, have risen nearly 9% from a year ago.

Pet food maker announces $200M expansion in Indiana

March 23, 2023 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

Pet food manufacturer Blue Buffalo Co. Ltd. plans a 169,000-square-foot addition to boost processing operations and warehouse capacity. As part of the expansion, the company plans to add up to 60 jobs by the end of 2024.

Biden’s strategy to end hunger in U.S. includes more food-buying assistance

September 27, 2022 | Associated Press

In a plan released Tuesday, the administration is also seeking to increase healthy eating and physical activity so fewer people are afflicted with diabetes, obesity, hypertension and other diet-related diseases.

Food manufacturer plans $58M expansion, 90 new jobs in Lebanon

July 26, 2022 | IBJ Staff and Inside INdiana Business staff

Ontario-based Skjodt-Barrett Contract Packaging LLC plans to expand its Boone County plant by 340,000 square feet.

Pressure growing to remove PFAS from fast food wrappers

June 1, 2022 | Associated Press

Known as “forever chemicals” for their persistence in the environment, PFAS have been used for decades to prevent grease, water and other liquids from soaking through wrappers, boxes and bags.

Vegetable oil prices soar, far outstripping other food inflation

May 11, 2022 | The Washington Post

Extreme weather and the war in Ukraine have tightened global supplies of the four most commonly used types of vegetable oil—staple ingredients that are as ubiquitous in home kitchens as they are in restaurants and packaged foods.

Elliott to retire as CEO of Gleaners Food Bank

January 24, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

John Elliott plans to retire from the organization in September 2022 after six years as chief executive, he announced Monday.

Reusable packaging set to go mainstream at major grocers, restaurants

September 22, 2021 | Associated Press

Loop, a two-year-old company that collects and sanitizes reusable containers, is partnering with Kroger, Walgreens, McDonald’s, Burger King and Tim Hortons.

Candy firm sues Jelly Belly over look-alike packaging

February 7, 2020 | Susan Orr

A Carmel-based company is suing the Jelly Belly Candy Co. because it says the jelly bean maker’s packaging is too similar to its own and could cause customer confusion.

Packaging maker plans $75M facility, 140 jobs in Lebanon

April 23, 2019

The Lebanon City Council Monday night approved a tax break valued at $1.3 million for U.S. Corrugated Inc., which plans to open a 470,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.

Lebanon seeks to be food-sector hot spot

August 25, 2016

Conveniently located just west of Interstate 65 between State Road 32 and State Road 39, the 1,250-acre Lebanon Business Park is already home to several large food manufacturers.

FAST 25: Skjodt-Barrett Contract Packaging LLC

July 15, 2015

Skjodt-Barrett started 30 years ago in Toronto, Canada, making pastry fillings and jams for the food-service industry, and as recently as 2010 had only 50 employees.

Diamond Foods closing Fishers plant with 100 employees

October 30, 2012

The maker of snack foods such as Pop Secret popcorn and Emerald nuts said it will close its Fishers plant, which it purchased in 2006 from Harmony Foods Corp., on Jan. 31.

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