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Manufacturing

Danone North America brands Silk and So Delicious
May 7, 2026

Danone North America to close South Jersey plant, cut 114 jobs

The dairy products giant will shutter a South Jersey facility as part of a broader manufacturing consolidation strategy.

With an annual adjusted net sales of $837 million in 2022, Sovos Brands Inc.'s flagship brand, Rao’s, accounted for 69% of those earnings and grew organic net sales by 34.9% during the period, according to the company.
May 6, 2026

Campbell’s buys 49% stake in Rao’s sauce maker La Regina

The $268 million play for Italy-based La Regina strengthens the Camden company's fast-growing premium pasta sauce business.

Mama’s Creations is bringing a new lineup of family-sized meal solutions to the deli sections of Walmart and Target.
May 5, 2026

Mama’s Creations expands Walmart, Target distribution

The company will bring its reheat-and-eat meals and deli items to more than 2,700 stores nationwide.

Target
May 2, 2026

Edible Garden grows retail distribution with Target

The Belvidere-based hydroponic farming company is expanding its partnership with Target, adding fresh-cut herbs and boosting visibility and revenue growth.

Meal kit delivery concept
May 1, 2026

FreshRealm to cut 637 jobs in New Jersey after bankruptcy filing

FreshRealm fresh food manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company is restructuring by transferring Blue Apron meal kit production to Misfits Market and has secured $63 million in financing to maintain operations during the process.

Lysol, a Reckitt Benckiser Group brand
Apr 30, 2026

Reckitt Benckiser plans layoffs at new Nutley HQ

Reckitt Benckiser Group plans 57 layoffs at its Nutley headquarters by 2027 as part of restructuring plan focusing on core consumer health brands.

In the Lead: Legacy Businesses
Apr 30, 2026

Benjamin Moore expands in UK with 2 new subsidiaries

As part of an ongoing global expansion effort, Montvale-based Benjamin Moore & Co. is launching two new independent subsidiaries in the United Kingdom.

Prego's “Connection Keeper Bundle"
Apr 24, 2026

Prego, StoryCorps launch family dinner recording bundle

Prego and StoryCorps are introducing a limited-edition bundle that seeks to help capture mealtime memories with a screen-free audio device.

Cannabis products
Apr 24, 2026

Workers at Central Jersey cannabis manufacturer unionize

The latest addition to UFCW Local 360's ranks signals continued labor growth across the state's marijuana industry.

Tim Condron, CEO of Vitaquest International LLC, effective April 1, 2026.
Apr 7, 2026

Vitaquest names Condron as new CEO

The West Caldwell-based dietary supplement manufacturer said Tim Condron will oversee manufacturing, innovation and growth, succeeding outgoing chief executive Patrick Brueggman.

The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program’s Future Makers and Creators Tour showcased advanced manufacturing technologies and careers for students.
Apr 2, 2026

Coolest Thing Made in New Jersey contest narrows to Sweet 16

The Coolest Thing Made in New Jersey contest advances to a round of 16 after nearly 29,000 votes, highlighting innovative products statewide.

Unilever and McCormick brands
Apr 1, 2026

McCormick to acquire Unilever’s food business in $44.8B deal

McCormick will acquire Unilever's food business, creating a global flavor company with about $20 billion in revenue.