The fully automated system is a reimagining of the continuous batter mixing system and how processors can improve consistency and profitability on their batter-bread lines.
Smithfield Foods Inc. will conduct a comprehensive watershed and water-use analysis across its vertically integrated operations to increase the company's water use efficiencies and ensure sustainable sourcing and practices companywide.
Leaders of Applegate, Stonyfield, and Whole Foods join Viking Global Investors, 40 North, AiiM Partners, Stray Dog Capital and others in Series A round.