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Courtesy of Quorn
Quorn will expand chicken alternative products in US
Following parent company Monde Nissin's $1 billion IPO in the Philippines, company execs told Bloomberg and Reuters they plan to spend $335 million to grow the fermented protein brand, especially at fast food restaurants.
By Megan Poinski • June 2, 2021 -
Courtesy of Post Consumer Brands
Post buys TreeHouse Foods' ready-to-eat cereal business for $85M
This is the second time the two companies have agreed to a deal. A previous pact was terminated in January 2020 after the FTC challenged it because of antitrust concerns.
By Christopher Doering • Updated June 2, 2021 -
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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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OpinionReady to sell: How CPG brands can ensure a successful exit strategy
When it comes time to divest, founders should heed these four factors to create an attractive package, writes Josh Wand of ForceBrands and Pinata.
By Josh Wand • June 1, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Frank's RedHot heats up summer with cicada cookbook; Milk Bar ice cream hits freezer section
The McCormick-owned hot sauce maker creates digital recipes featuring the red-eyed insects, while Keebler and Girl Scouts partner to make Thin Mints-dipped cones.
By Food Dive staff • May 28, 2021 -
Courtesy of Terviva
Danone partners with upstart to create food derived from the pongamia tree
Terviva's deal with the French CPG giant could provide a major boost for ingredients extracted from the plant that it says is more sustainable than other oilseed crops, such as palm and soy.
By Christopher Doering • May 27, 2021 -
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Unilever partners with fermented protein provider to bulk up plant-based alternatives
The Europe-based company's agreement with Enough will add new mycoprotein ingredients as a way to further its goal of increasing sales of animal-free products.
By Megan Poinski • May 27, 2021 -
Courtesy of Diageo
Diageo launches DEI initiative to boost Black community in spirits industry
A new partnership seeks to generate $2 billion in economic value in the U.S. by supporting incipient brands and businesses.
By Chris Kelly • May 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of Bowery
Vertical farming company Bowery raises $300M, valuing firm at $2.3B
Investors have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into indoor agriculture as demand for freshly grown, locally produced offerings has soared among consumers.
By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of General Mills
General Mills shuffles execs as part of restructuring
At least five high-profile moves have happened as part of the company's Accelerate strategy for growth, with two new executive positions created and at least two eliminated.
By Megan Poinski • May 25, 2021 -
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Kodiak Cakes purchased by private equity firm L Catterton
The pancake and waffle manufacturer is the latest small company to get acquired in recent months as investors cash in on the growth of better-for-you food offerings.
By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Takis
Takis expands further into snacking with 4 new products
In addition to the Hot Nuts it debuted in October, the spicy brand loved by younger consumers is launching popcorn, potato chips, corn sticks and cheesy snacks.
By Barbara Smith , Thai Phi Le • May 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Ferrara
Ferrara and Utz partner on sweet and salty snack multipacks
Debuting in January 2022, the variety packs will provide both companies with exposure to new segments and introduce their brands to more consumers.
By Lauren Manning • May 24, 2021 -
Courtesy of Better Brand
Better Brand seeks to improve bagels with low-carb launch
The new company, with baked goods developed through a proprietary process, raised $1.2 million in February and plans to launch its first product this week.
By Megan Poinski • May 24, 2021 -
Courtesy of Vital Farms
PETA-affiliated lawsuit accuses Vital Farms of lying about ethical treatment
The class-action lawsuit claims consumers were duped into paying more for products from the pasture-raised egg company, which the plaintiffs say does not treat its hens humanely.
By Megan Poinski • May 21, 2021 -
Courtesy of Oatly
Oatly CEO sees a long runway for growth on its Wall Street debut
As the Sweden-based company with a valuation of $10 billion enters the markets, Toni Petersson plans to add more manufacturing capacity to meet the global demand for oat milk.
By Megan Poinski • May 20, 2021 -
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Consumers are more confident about healthy eating as pandemic impacts wane, study says
The International Food Information Council's 16th annual report on consumer attitudes and priorities found some predictable shifts and some surprises.
By Megan Poinski • May 19, 2021 -
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PepsiCo is making 'a much bigger play' for sales in the burgeoning plant-based market
The CPG giant has made several acquisitions and introduced new products in an effort to scale quickly and build what it hopes will become household names in the category.
By Christopher Doering • May 19, 2021 -
Retrieved from Daring.
Plant-based chicken maker Daring raises $40M in latest funding round
The investment will be used to hire new employees, increase its retail presence and provide capital for product development.
By Lauren Manning • May 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of Eat Just
Eat Just cultured chicken investment increases to $267M
The additional $97 million gives the company's Good Meat arm the largest funding round to date in the cell-based meat space, as former USDA Secretary Dan Glickman joins the division's advisory board.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Sept. 20, 2021 -
Retrieved from Lily's.
Hershey to buy low-sugar confectionery brand Lily's
The startup's products, which include chocolate bars, baking chips and peanut butter cups, will complement the candy giant's better-for-you snacking strategy.
By Christopher Doering • May 18, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kind
Bar giant Kind moves into fast-growing plant-based ice cream
The frozen space is one of six new categories Kind has entered during the past year as it moves beyond its core bars to become a broader snacking company.
By Christopher Doering • May 18, 2021 -
Permission granted by Above Food
From pot to plant-based food: Bruce Linton talks about his newest venture
In his new position with Canada's Above Food, the Canopy Growth founder has trained his eye on another industry to disrupt and plans to use the power of hemp to make a difference.
By Megan Poinski • May 17, 2021 -
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Sponsored by American Heart AssociationExclusive: Q+A with American Heart Association's Dr. Eduardo Sanchez
Improving the health of the food system is no easy task, but creating a health-promoting food system is more important than ever.
May 17, 2021 -
Courtesy of Danone
Danone picks Barry Callebaut's de Saint-Affrique as its CEO
The seasoned food executive will take the top job at the Activia yogurt maker as it deals with activist investors, a portfolio review and stiff competition for many of its top brands.
By Christopher Doering • May 17, 2021 -
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Operations meets marketing: Kraft Heinz's Ops Center breaks silos to tackle supply chain challenges
Collaboration between marketing and supply chain helped the manufacturer cut its SKU portfolio further and faster.
By Jen A. Miller • May 14, 2021
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