Corporate Operations: Page 2

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    Mondelēz, Hershey team up on Reese’s Oreo cups and cookies

    The sweet treats come as food makers look for ways to boost sales amid a slowdown in consumer spending.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    Bolthouse Farms owner buys kombucha manufacturer Health-Ade for $500M

    Generous Brands is looking to create a powerhouse in the better-for-you beverage sector, which is dominated by brands such as Olipop and Poppi.

    By • July 29, 2025
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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.  

    By Food Dive staff
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    How Olipop is sweetening the PTO deal for employees

    The better-for-you soda maker wants to send the message “that our unlimited PTO is not just for show,” CEO Ben Goodwin said.

    By Caroline Colvin • July 29, 2025
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    Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US manufacturing through 2026

    The food maker plans to expand production capabilities and boost innovation in the U.S., where 94% of its items sold are produced locally.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Pilgrim’s to build $400M chicken plant in Georgia

    The facility will expand production of brands including Just Bare as protein demand remains a significant driver of meat producer profits.

    By • July 28, 2025
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    Voluntary sustainable packaging goals are on the way out, Gartner says

    Companies are aligning their sustainability strategies with emerging legislation, such as EPR laws, according to the consulting firm. 

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2025
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    Leftovers: Fla-Vor-Ice brightens freeze pops with Crayola | Mission launches chickpea tortillas

    The Jel Sert-owned brand’s latest innovation was created by kids, while Tyson Foods launches clean-label chicken nuggets.

    By Food Dive staff • July 25, 2025
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    PepsiCo to end manufacturing at Detroit plant

    The beverage maker is set to lay off 83 workers at the facility, which will stop production, maintenance and transport operations on Sept. 27.

    By • July 24, 2025
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    How GLP-1 weight loss drugs are reshaping the food industry

    The appetite-suppressing medications reduce consumption of processed and sugary foods, creating new risks and opportunities.

    By • July 24, 2025
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    Refrigerated goods, beverages lead private brand growth: report

    Private brands outpaced national ones not only in sales growth, but also in volume, per the Private Label Manufacturers Association.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 24, 2025
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    Hershey to raise candy prices by double digits amid elevated cocoa costs

    The Reese’s maker said the “unprecedented cost” of the commodity is impacting many of its top sweet brands.

    By • July 23, 2025
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    Consumer sentiment edges up on expectations inflation will cool

    Recent stability in consumer sentiment coincides with mixed signals on employment and retail sales.

    By Jim Tyson • July 23, 2025
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    Coca-Cola to sell cane sugar version of its signature cola in US

    The announcement comes a week after President Donald Trump claimed he persuaded the beverage giant to replace high fructose corn syrup in its sodas.

    By • July 22, 2025
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    Leftovers: Mochi maker scoops up ice cream sandwiches | General Mills mixes up cereal aisle with NFL wide receivers

    My/Mochi is capitalizing on Gen-Z's demand for multi-textural experiences, while Ben's Original looks to capture on-the-go consumers with portable rice cups.

    By Food Dive staff • July 18, 2025
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    Is the tide shifting for grocery private brands?

    While the frequency with which people buy store brands over name ones has softened recently, private labels remain a key driver for grocers, Dunnhumby found.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 17, 2025
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    Smirnoff owner Diageo splits with CEO

    Debra Crew's departure after two years comes as the beer and spirits giant battles tariffs and declining alcohol consumption.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Meat prices, tariffs to drive inflation, Conagra CFO says

    The food and snack maker’s CEO Sean Connolly said tariff-related costs could add more than $200 million annually to the company’s cost of goods sold. 

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 14, 2025
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    Inside the private equity firm giving new life to Chef Boyardee, Pillsbury

    Brynwood Partners purchases well-known brands that have fallen out of favor with large CPG manufacturers, then boosts marketing and innovation to rejuvenate sales, says CEO Henk Hartong.

    By • July 14, 2025
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    Unilever names new CEO for Ben & Jerry’s amid board dispute

    The appointment comes as the food and personal care products giant plans to spin off its ice cream division later this year.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Leftovers: Cinnamon Toast Crunch fries up bacon cereal | Welch’s fruit snacks get juicy

    The popular cereal brand teamed with Hormel on a cinnamon and bacon flavored offering, while Powerade puckers up with an extra sour sports drink.

    By Food Dive staff • July 11, 2025
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    Tariffs shake up global spice market

    The Trump administration's trade policy stands to raise prices for vanilla, cinnamon and dozens of other flavoring ingredients used in food manufacturing. 

    By • July 10, 2025
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    Lactalis USA to spend $75M to expand New York dairy plants

    The investment will increase production and efficiency at facilities that manufacture Galbani cheese and Breakstone’s sour cream.

    By • July 10, 2025
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    Nutella maker Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg for $3.1B

    The acquisition would add cereals such as Froot Loops and Rice Krispies, giving the Luxembourg-based company a deeper U.S. presence in everything from cookies to ice cream.

    By • July 10, 2025
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    Monster Energy execs purchase Thrifty ice cream business

    A holding company, linked to Hilton Schlosberg and Rodney Sacks, paid $19.2 million for the Rite Aid-owned brand and a healthcare business.

    By • July 9, 2025
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    Hershey names Wendy’s chief as next CEO

    Kirk Tanner will replace Michele Buck, who announced her intention to retire earlier this year.

    By • July 8, 2025