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Lifeway Foods family feud heats up as shareholders push CEO to resign
The brother and mother of CEO Julie Smolyansky are accusing the executive of steering the company off course.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Fonterra and Superbrewed Food join forces for biomass protein technology
Under the partnership, the companies seek to address growing consumer demand for protein.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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Snacking supernova: Kellanova CEO says purchase by Mars will spark innovation
Steve Cahillane, who plans to exit the company after the deal goes through, said in an interview the nearly $36 billion acquisition will help the Pringles producer grow in new markets.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Tilray to acquire 4 craft beer brands from Molson Coors
The purchase allows the cannabis producer to continue growing its presence in the alcohol category and comes as the Coors Banquet brewer seeks to pare down its portfolio.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Snickers owner Mars to buy Kellanova for $35.9B
The deal for the Cheez-It and Pringles maker is the biggest in the food space since the Kraft Heinz merger in 2015. It gives the gum and candy giant a dominant presence in savory snacks where it currently has little exposure.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Oreo, Coca-Cola partner to create drink and cookie combining the iconic brands
The limited-time offerings will be available in grocery and convenience stores in the U.S. and other select markets around the world starting in September.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Impossible Foods opens first brick and mortar concept
CEO Peter McGuinness said Impossible Quality Meats is part of the company's mission to prove its plant-based products are not like "a warm beer or a cold shower."
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Conagra Brands acquires premium meat stick brand Fatty
CEO Sean Connolly said the purchase, which complements its Slim Jim and Duke’s offerings, “is another step in reshaping our portfolio for faster growth.”
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Molson Coors faces declining beer demand | Nestlé brings Kit Kat into Coffee mate
The brewer said offerings such as Coors Banquet are helping drive sales despite a decline in total volume, and a U.K. canned cocktail brand hopes to make a statement in a crowded category.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Logan Paul’s Prime sports drink hit with lawsuit from bottler
Refresco alleged Congo Brands, which sells the hydration beverage founded by YouTube star Logan Paul, backed out of its agreement to sell the drink.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Tyson profits soar after ‘remarkable turnaround’ in chicken
Operational efficiencies following a string of cost-cutting pushed third quarter earnings for the nation’s largest meat company higher than executives expected.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Clio refrigerated bar demand heats up as yogurt offering upends dairy space
CEO John McGuckin said the snacks maker’s sales could reach $500 million as it boosts household penetration and convinces retailers to carry more of its offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Pringles leads the pack as Kellanova touts sales growth
The snacking company’s CEO Steve Cahillane told investors the chip brand is driving volume improvements in North America.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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‘Brewless’ instant coffee startup tackles crowded category
Diamond Brew is leaning into TikTok marketing and financial backing from investors like GNC’s CEO to win over Gen Z consumers.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits buys New England alcohol distributor
The largest wholesaler in the industry is set to purchase Horizon Beverage Group, a company with nearly a century of experience in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
By Chris Casey • July 30, 2024 -
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Danone partners with Microsoft to scale AI projects
As the dairy company looks to technology to drive operational efficiency, it aims to upskill 100,000 workers to become more comfortable with digital tools.
By Chris Casey • July 25, 2024 -
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Califia Farms acquires Uproot in bid toward its goal of more sustainable packaging
The deal will help the plant-based milk maker provide products to consumers at more food service locations.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 24, 2024 -
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After $3B sale by PepsiCo, Tropicana goes about juicing up its business
The company, which owns its namesake brand, smoothie maker Naked and probiotic drink KeVita, is prioritizing innovation and new consumption occasions to drive growth.
By Christopher Doering • July 24, 2024 -
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How a candy lover is bringing discontinued sweets back from the dead
Ellia Kassoff has reintroduced once-popular brands like Wacky Wafers and Hydrox cookies after claiming “corporate mismanagement” caused them to be discontinued.
By Christopher Doering • July 22, 2024 -
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General Mills taps CPG veteran to spur growth
Asheesh Saksena, who previously served in the C-suite at Gap, Inc. and Best Buy, will help the food company diversify its portfolio.
By Chris Casey • July 18, 2024 -
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Roquette, Bonumose partner to boost tagatose production
The ingredients businesses are joining forces to scale the natural sweetener, giving food and beverage formulators a better-for-you alternative to sugar.
By Chris Casey • July 18, 2024 -
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Ferrero’s Famous Amos returns to its original recipe after brand overhaul fails to resonate
The snack maker is altering the nearly 50-year-old cookie’s ingredients list again, redesigning the packaging and lowering the price.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2024 -
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From meatballs to deli dominance: How a former Mondelēz exec is building a $1B food company
CEO Adam Michaels has cut millions in spending from Mama’s Creations and added dozens of new foods like olives and pasta salad through acquisitions.
By Christopher Doering • July 16, 2024 -
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Tyson agrees to sell Georgia poultry complex
The deal with House of Raeford Farms comes after months of cost cutting at the meat and poultry giant, including plant closures and layoffs.
By Nathan Owens • July 12, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow influencers are changing the way food and beverage companies harness social media
The days of relying on expos and conventions are long gone. Companies are now embracing Instagram and TikTok and working with influencers to stay relevant.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 11, 2024
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