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Boonton snack maker Our Home to acquire two Utz plants for $18.5M
The proposed deal comes two months after the buyer purchased two snack brands and three manufacturing facilities from the Pennsylvania-based seller.
RoboBurger scores deal on ‘Shark Tank’
Launched in 2019, the Newark-based company touts the world’s first fully autonomous robotic burger vending machine.
Mama’s Creations teams up with Costco for roadshow events
The East Rutherford-based food company will spotlight six of its brands during a series of all-day sampling events with the world’s third-largest retailer in May.
Westwood-based Beard Club hits Target shelves
The business is backed by NBA star James Harden, who also serves as “brand champion” to advance awareness and bring “fresh perspective and style to beard grooming and beyond.”
Campbell awards $880K to 44 nonprofits
The awards – including six in the Garden State – are part of the Camden-based company's ongoing efforts to give back to the communities where it operates.
NJ Devils, Prudential Center tap Welch’s fruit snacks maker PIM as newest partner
As the Official Fruit Snacks and Gummy Candy, the new multiyear partnership will include distribution of its signature products at all home games and events.
State of the State of Manufacturing Summit sets date, agenda
This year's event is the first overseen by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association as part of a strategic partnership with the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program.
Freshpet lands pop star Trainor as 1st celeb ambassador
The Secaucus-based pet food maker announced pop singer Meghan Trainor will take on the role days after the company unveiled a change to its board of directors.
Subaru’s 2023 Share the Love event raises $31.6M for charity
Customers purchasing or leasing a vehicle from Nov. 16, 2023, through Jan. 2, 2024, could choose one of four national partners or a local organization of the retailer's choice to receive a minimum $300 donation.
Private equity to acquire Inrad Optics for $19M
If the deal with Luxium Solutions is approved, the Northvale manufacturer would continue to operate under the same brand and maintain its current Garden State headquarters. Its common stock would no longer be publicly listed.
Filippo Berio USA partners with Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
The Lyndhurst-based olive oil maker will contribute funds to support research aimed at finding a cure for the disease, as well as help consumers be better informed so they can make healthier choices.
Unilever receives $20.9M to cool carbon emissions at ice cream factories
Four ice cream factories will utilize the funding, which could create a model that leads to further decarbonization throughout the food and beverage manufacturing.
