Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after wire found
According to Perdue and the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the recall covers select lots of three products sold nationwide.
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Deal worth $30B putting M&M’s and Snickers alongside Cheez-It and Pringles
M&M’s maker Mars Inc. is buying Kellanova Co., the maker of Pop-Tarts, in one of the biggest acquisitions of the year, vastly expanding the number of household-name brands under one roof.
Ten years in, Indiana’s craft distillers see fast-growing industry with more potential
Unlike beer and wine producers, which are allowed to self-distribute, distillers were previously required to go through a distributor in order to sell to bars, restaurants and liquor stores throughout Indiana.
Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7M more pounds of deli meats
The recalls are tied to an ongoing outbreak of listeria poisoning that has killed two people and sickened nearly three dozen in 13 states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cocoa prices soar, top copper for first time
Poor harvests on the back of bad weather and crop disease at West African growers, where most of the world’s cocoa is grown, and little sign of production relief elsewhere have left the industry in a bind.
Indianapolis-based canned cocktail maker in financial distress, facing forced bankruptcy
The CEO of Blue Marble says the company is about $22 million in debt and considering its options after three of its creditors moved last month to force it into bankruptcy.
Gorton’s Seafood planning $89M production facility in Lebanon
The 110,000-square-foot facility is expected to employ 163 workers by 2029, Boone County and city officials announced Tuesday.
Indianapolis company is one of nation’s largest regional alcoholic cider producers
Ash & Elm Cider Co.’s owners say the company is just getting started, with plans to expand its retail business to neighboring states and grow its online cider club into the nation’s biggest.
Prisoners are part of hidden U.S. workforce linked to popular food brands
In a sweeping two-year investigation, The Associated Press found goods linked to prisoners wind up in the supply chains of everything from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola.
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.
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.
Made in Indiana: Professor Torbert’s Orange Corn products by NutraMaize
The bright orange corn, which is derived from varieties that originated in South America and the Caribbean, is designed to be milled into cornmeal, grits and polenta, rather than eaten off the cob.
HercuLean Prepared Meals to open South Perry shop
Frozen entree company HearcuLean Prepared Meals intends to move into a storefront at 8215 U.S. 31 South during the first quarter of 2024.
New Indianapolis whiskey producer cites barrels as key to flavor
Fortune’s Fool, an Indianapolis-based spirits company led by former anesthesiologist Juliet Schmalz, debuted this month in liquor stores, restaurants and bars.
New vodka brand features Indiana-themed name and pickle twist
Indianapolis-based sales engineer T.J. Marsh plans to begin production of Hoosa Vodka this month in the Holy Cross neighborhood.
Carmel company recalls 70M rolling candies for possible choking hazard
Candy Dynamics on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of its Toxic Waste Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy.
Ken’s Foods planning $40M expansion of Lebanon facility
The company, which makes salad dressings, sauces and marinades, employs 230 people in Lebanon and expects to add more.
King’s Hawaiian eyes central Indiana for massive production campus
Plans call for the development to include a 368,000-square-foot main manufacturing plant, a 78,000-square-foot cold storage building and an 86,000-square-foot beverage plant.
Fast-growing Mom Water looks within for new CEO and COO
The Indiana beverage company has new executive leadership, but is keeping things in the family.
Freeze-dried candy business in Westfield off to sweet start
Freeze Dried Snack Co., which opened in early July, sells dozens of varieties of freeze-dried sweets, including Skittles, Jolly Rancher candies, Fruit Rollups, M&M’s and saltwater taffy.