Corporate Operations: Page 26


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    Emma Watson brings premium gin brand to the US

    The Harry Potter actress and her brother are expanding distribution for their spirit as consumers demand more higher-end options of the popular alcohol.

    By June 27, 2024
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    Why Perdue Farms isn’t giving up on ‘no antibiotics ever’ chicken

    The poultry giant outlines why it's still committed to the label as Tyson Foods and restaurant chains like Chick-fil-A withdraw their policies.

    By June 27, 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.  

    By Food Dive staff
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    Why Lifeway’s CEO believes dairy is driving gut health boom

    Julie Smolyansky said the kefir and cultured cheese manufacturer reported record sales in 2023 due to the probiotics and nutritional benefits of its products.

    By June 26, 2024
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    1 year later: Strides and hiccups for the cultivated meat industry

    Two chicken products were approved for sale in the U.S. last June but factory-grown meat products are still facing headwinds like access to capital.

    By Elizabeth Flood • June 26, 2024
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    Q&A

    Mondelēz, Ahold Delhaize CEOs discuss how businesses can be better stewards of the planet

    Dirk Van de Put and Frans Muller are co-chairs of The Consumer Goods Forum, a group of nearly 400 global companies taking on issues such as deforestation, human rights and food waste.

    By June 25, 2024
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    Nestlé introduces sustainably sourced chocolate brand

    The confectionery offering, which uses cocoa certified by the Rainforest Alliance, will be available in airports around the world.

    By June 24, 2024
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    Godiva owner poised to top $1B in US sales with a slimmed-down portfolio

    A Pladis executive says the company has rapidly grown sales through the ultra-premium chocolate and other brands, such as Turtles and Flipz, by being “more comfortable with risk” than its competitors. 

    By June 24, 2024
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    Column

    Leftovers: Campbell’s brings the heat with new soups | Pilgrim’s pulls out all the stops for chicken snacks

    The new soup offerings follow rising demand for spicy flavors, and Premier Protein muscles into breakfast with pancake and waffle mixes.

    By Food Dive staff • June 21, 2024
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    The Weekly Sip: Jason and Travis Kelce join Garage Beer | DavidsTea brings a spark to RTD drinks

    The NFL stars have become co-owners of the Ohio-based light beer, and New Jersey’s Asbury Park Brewery is using AI to create its latest offering.

    By Food Dive staff • June 20, 2024
  • Hooters Launches Line of Frozen Appetizers and Snacks
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    Hooters launches line of frozen appetizers and snacks

    The restaurant chain said the initial roll out of wings and popcorn chicken will be followed by other products later in 2024.

    By June 18, 2024
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    Kellanova to make Cheez-It crackers with regenerative wheat for East Coast grocery stores in unique pilot

    Ahold Delhaize USA, owner of Food Lion, Giant Food and Stop & Shop, is teaming with the snacking giant and grain cooperative Bartlett to reduce emissions from field to shelf. 

    By June 18, 2024
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    Athletic Brewing buys second San Diego facility

    The nonalcoholic beer category leader is expanding its manufacturing footprint in order to capitalize on the growth of its brews.

    By June 17, 2024
  • Nestlé's new limited-time DiGiorno pizzas with ties to the upcoming movie Deadpool & Wolverine
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    Nestlé taps into limited-time offerings to boost relevance of DiGiorno pizza

    Products with unique toppings tied to the Deadpool & Wolverine movie are designed to increase shelf space and deepen the brand’s relationship with consumers, the food company said.

    By June 17, 2024
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    Mondelēz CEO says Biscoff will play “unique role” in snack giant’s portfolio

    The packaged goods company recently partnered to develop products combining Biscoff's taste and texture with Mondelēz’s chocolate brands.

    By June 17, 2024
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    CBD producers push back against ‘devastating’ farm bill amendment

    The proposal would prevent the sale of synthetic THC-infused products made from hemp delta-9 that are not derived from the cannabis plant.

    By June 14, 2024
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    CFO Editorial Staff
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    Tyson Foods CFO suspended after arrest for intoxicated driving

    This is the second alcohol-related incident for John R. Tyson since taking the executive role less than two years ago.

    By Nathan Owens • June 14, 2024
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    Hershey looks to prioritize sustainable cocoa sourcing

    The Hershey Company says it’s committed to enhancing its 100% independently verified cocoa supply chain by striving for full sourcing visibility.

    By Elizabeth Flood • June 13, 2024
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    The Weekly Sip: L.A. Libations to launch startup beverage incubator | Dolly Parton, Snoop Dogg debut alcohol offerings

    The incubator announced a new venture to help brands grow quicker, and the music superstars aim to impress drinkers with their latest products.

    By Food Dive staff • June 13, 2024
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    From lager to leaf: Behind Green Thumb’s bid for Boston Beer merger

    Joining forces could allow the new entity to innovate in categories including edibles and drinks, the cannabis company’s CEO said.

    By June 13, 2024
  • Mondelēz International and Lotus Bakeries enter into a strategic partnership.
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    Mondelēz and Biscoff owner Lotus Bakeries partner to develop new products

    The companies will create offerings that meld the flavor and texture of the popular cookie with Mondelēz's Cadbury, Milka and other chocolate brands.

    By June 13, 2024
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    Q&A

    Inside Chobani’s integration of its $900M acquisition of La Colombe

    The Greek yogurt giant has spent $30 million to improve its La Colombe plant in Michigan and to increase pay and benefits for the coffee brand’s workforce.

    By June 12, 2024
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    Energy drink giant Celsius considers move into food, water

    CEO John Fieldly said any entrance into “adjacent categories” would be several years away and that the beverage company remains focused on growing its signature offering.

    By June 11, 2024
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    Throne Sport Coffee’s CEO saw an opening for an RTD coffee with less sugar

    Beverage industry veteran Mike Fedele enlisted NFL star Patrick Mahomes to launch a caffeinated drink with nutritional attributes others in the category lack.

    By June 10, 2024
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    Opinion

    The seafood industry must recognize that healthy seas require safeguarding human rights

    On World Oceans Day, a fun spotlight is often put on the need to safeguard our ecosystems. Behind the festivities is a sobering reality check that goes beyond the health of our waters.

    By Ryan Bigelow • June 7, 2024
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    Taco Bell brings Kellanova’s Cheez-It to the menu

    The Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme and Big Cheez-It Tostada feature a cheesy cracker that is 16 times larger than its typical snacking size.

    By June 6, 2024