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.
Gannett plans to close Cherry Hill printing press, lay off 139 workers
The move comes as more media outlets shut down or consolidate such operations amid the ongoing shift to digital readership.
OPINION: How WBE certification can help women make their mark
This Women's History Month, BFI Furniture President and CEO Kate Kerpchar explores how the Women Business Enterprise designation can help create opportunity.
Mars invests $70M to support innovation, manufacturing in Hackettstown (PHOTOS)
The candymaker's new, state-of-the-art research & development facility will focus on fan favorites, such as M&M’S candy, Twix bars, Altoids mints and Extra gum.
NJMEP passes torch for annual major manufacturing event
“Handing over the reins of the State-of-the-State of Manufacturing Summit to NJBIA marks a pivotal moment in our journey to create a more manufacturing-friendly environment in New Jersey,” said Peter Connolly, CEO, New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program.
Cambrex a year ahead of schedule on $100M expansion projects
In total, the initiative adds more than 150,000 square feet of capacity and expanded capability across 70% of its North American and European drug development and manufacturing network.