Finances and Deals: Page 10
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C4 partners with Hershey to bring its sweets to energy drinks, protein powders
The initial tranche of products will include the confectionery giant’s Bubble Yum, Jolly Rancher, Hershey's Milk Chocolate and Reese's brands.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Coca-Cola and Bacardi partner on ready-to-drink cocktail
The premixed beverage will be sold in several markets worldwide in 2025, with the initial launch planned for Mexico and select European markets.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Molson Coors bets on booze-free ‘mocktails’ with Australian brand
The partnership with Naked Life, which makes better-for-you canned nonalcoholic beverages, is part of the alcohol giant’s efforts to move beyond beer.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Cal-Maine takes majority stake of egg processor, expanding into prepared foods
A new joint venture with wrap and crepe maker Crepini comes as producers look to boost profits through a renewed focus on value-added products.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Cinnamon Toast Crunch goes hog wild for bacon | Krispy Kreme bonds with Barbie
Hormel’s Black Label Bacon is partnering with the popular cereal to create the best of sweet and salty, while Mattel's iconic doll is moving into doughnuts.
By Food Dive Staff • Sept. 13, 2024 -
T Hasegawa broadens flavor portfolio with Abelei acquisition
The purchase will add more citrus and fruit options to the company’s offerings serving the food, beverage and nutrition industries.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Avocado shortages generate record profits
Mission Produce and Limoneira are seeing strong consumer demand even in the face of higher grocery store prices.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 12, 2024 -
General Mills to sell North American yogurt business for $2.1B
The divestiture, which includes brands such as Yoplait and Go-Gurt, will allow the food giant to focus on faster-growing areas including snacks and pet food.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Campbell Soup CEO downplays possibility of splitting food giant
Mark Clouse expressed confidence in the company’s existing business and said a potential separation of its snacks business from its meals and beverages wasn’t imminent.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Dairy-free frozen dessert Klimon expands reach
The plant-based ice cream, which claims to have the same texture and creaminess as its traditional counterpart, has garnered widespread consumer support since its launch two years ago.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Food tech company Planted to launch ‘first of its kind’ fermented whole cut steak
The plant-based meat is made with soy, rapeseed oil, beans, rice and a proprietary blend of microbial cultures.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Hershey launches Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies
Rolled out in partnership with basketball star Shaquille O’Neal, the new snack taps into the growing popularity of the soft candy, particularly among younger consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from Black Rifle Coffee.
Keurig Dr Pepper inks sales and distribution deal for Black Rifle Energy Drinks
The new beverage line is expected to launch in the fourth quarter and be available nationwide in early 2025. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Hormel challenged by weak whole turkey prices
Despite headwinds in the commodity market, the food processor saw higher demand for ground turkey and other branded products as more consumers make meals at home.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Beyond Meat unveils plans for new steak
CEO Ethan Brown said the company will likely introduce the product in collaboration with a “healthier” restaurant.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Hain Celestial sells ParmCrisps to Pop Secret owner
The divestiture of the cheese crisp and snack mix brand to Our Home allows Hain to focus its portfolio and streamline its supply chain.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Are shoppers’ concerns around food inflation starting to ease?
While consumers feel they have “more or less control” over their grocery finances, they are still worried about rising food costs, new FMI research found.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Smithfield spins off Europe business ahead of potential US listing
The pork producer said the move would further accelerate “unique growth opportunities" in both areas.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 28, 2024 -
The Better Meat Co. awarded $1.4M grant from US Defense Department
The California-based company plans to use the funding to produce large volumes of its Rhiza mycoprotein.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Retrieved from Campbell Soup.
Campbell Soup sells Pop Secret for undisclosed amount
The divestiture to Popchips maker Our Home will allow the CPG giant to better focus its snacking portfolio and generate “accelerated growth.”
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 27, 2024 -
RXBar founder ‘betting everything on protein’ with new venture
Peter Rahal's latest brand David raised $10 million in capital and will not rely on nutrition fads to grow in the category.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 26, 2024 -
From candy giant to snacking powerhouse: What’s behind Mars’ $36B Kellanova acquisition
The purchase of the Pringles maker provides more opportunities to respond to consumer preferences and compete against PepsiCo and Mondelēz.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 26, 2024 -
Nestlé names company veteran Laurent Freixe as CEO
He will replace Mark Schneider, who is resigning after eight years in the role. The change comes as the Lean Cuisine maker struggles with cash-strapped customers cutting back on spending.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 22, 2024 -
AB InBev to shutter Anheuser-Busch distribution facility
The brewer’s closure of the Massachusetts plant will impact 193 jobs. It comes amid a national decline in beer volumes.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Pilgrim’s Pride to pay $100M in largest protein antitrust settlement
The poultry processor, along with rivals including Tyson and Perdue Farms, was accused of conspiring to suppress the pay of chicken farmers.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 21, 2024