General Mills
General Mills to close Independence plant by end of 2023
General Mills will close its Blue Buffalo manufacturing plant in Independence by year’s end. Spokesperson Kim Linberg said the plant, which makes select products for the Top Chews and Nudges brands of pet treats, is expected to end production by…
Cereal sellers bring the sugar back as sales sog
Sugary cereals are king at MELK Diner and Cereal Bar in Iowa City, reflecting manufacturers’…
Celebrating the 2016 Workforce Awards
Eleven Corridor companies were honored for their successful recruitment and retention strategies during a Nov.…
Mid-Year Economic Review: Corridor stocks paced markets in first half
Tanger Outlet Williamsburg shown in an undated photo. The outlet’s owner, Tanger Factory, had one…
Corn refiners look for growth after HFCS lawsuit
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The sweetener marketing wars fueled by health claims against high fructose…
ISU’s manufacturing ambassador keeping busy in CR
David Freeman, Iowa State University’s first Cedar Rapids liaison, stands with the tower grain bins…
CR cereal makers fight soggy sales
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—Changing American breakfast habits are forcing cereal manufacturers to downsize and…
