Will expand production capacity by 80% at Virginia plant.

The 8,611-square-foot facility will serve as hub for food innovation.

Key part of company’s R&D global network.

Will expand Walkers snack production, increase sustainability.

Transaction also includes Farmer Brothers facility in Texas.

Company calls plant the “most environmentally sustainable” in European Union.

New plant could process around 18 million lbs of material weekly.

Puratos adds manufacturing line, relocates warehouse.

H&H Bagels to expand beyond New York.

Part of 17,000-square-foot expansion at Londonderry plant.