Corporate Operations: Page 4

  • A customer shops for frozen food at a grocery store on December 12, 2023, in San Anselmo, California.
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    Conagra to invest in supply chain amid production revamp

    The food maker embarked on an overhaul of chicken production in fiscal year 2025 following the shutdown of a facility due to product quality issues.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Behind the croissant craze: Why baked goods shine even as snacking declines

    Circana says consumers still want to indulge but are more mindful about what and how much they eat.

    By Amanda Schuster • Aug. 20, 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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    Trump administration to explore limits on advertising unhealthy foods to kids

    A leaked draft of a White House policy roadmap addressing chronic health reveals the potential for new regulation on children’s marketing.

    By • Aug. 19, 2025
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    Tyson adjusts beef production in face of low supply, healthy demand

    The meat processor has cut costs from its operation and slowed processing speeds to get the most from record-low cattle availability.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 19, 2025
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    WK Kellogg signs legal agreement to remove artificial dyes from cereals

    The deal with the Texas attorney general's office represents the first time a food company has gone beyond a voluntary commitment to phase out petroleum-based colors.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
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    Leftovers: Mountain Dew and Trolli link on candy, soda | Twinings splashes into refreshers

    The brands are teaming up for a “boundary pushing” collaboration, while Guinness launches a beer flavored ice cream with Van Leeuwen.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 15, 2025
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    Food companies consider switching from seed oils

    Frozen brand Real Good Foods made one of the largest-scale commitments to use beef tallow as the ingredient gains more prominence.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Daring Foods acquired by one of Australia’s biggest plant-based meat producers

    The purchase of the vegan chicken brand gives v2food a U.S. foothold as it looks to become a global plant-based leader through a partnership with Ajinomoto.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Why Coke and Pepsi think dirty soda is a win for restaurants

    Consumer demand for premium, customizable beverages is pushing soda makers to add everything from dried fruit to flavored soft serve.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Monster Energy executives aim to revitalize Thrifty Ice Cream

    A holding company linked to Hilton Schlosberg and Rodney Sacks plans to bring the former Rite Aid-owned brand into new retailers and geographies.

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Bazooka chews up $48B confections space by turning candy into ‘edible entertainment’

    The gum and Ring Pop maker is differentiating itself through innovations that encourage consumers to play with their food.

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
  • Post Holdings is looking to bring its Honey Bunches of Oats cereal into new categories.
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    Post Holdings elevates cereal, pet food exec to COO role

    Nicolas Catoggio will assume the position when Jeff Zadoks steps down in January after nearly 14 years at the CPG maker.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    How Mondelēz is modernizing Ritz as it turns to snacks to drive growth

    The brand is looking to become a leader in the savory snack space through bold innovation and culturally-driven marketing, according to category president Steven Saenen.

    By Chris Kelly • Aug. 11, 2025
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    Leftovers: Vital Proteins launches ready-to-drink collagen shake | Danone wants to bring Activia to Gen Z

    The brand known for its drink mix-ins is launching its first protein shake, while a cocktail mix maker is bringing Bloody Marys to the ketchup aisle.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 8, 2025
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    Albertsons outlines defense against growing ingredients costs

    The grocery chain would consider alternate sourcing options if tariffs become unwieldy, its CEO said.

    By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 8, 2025
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    Beyond Meat to cut 6% of its workforce as plant-based demand languishes

    Revenue during its latest quarter plunged 20%, which the food maker blamed on a slowdown in U.S. retail and certain international foodservice markets.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Why Kellanova’s snack brands inked first sports deal as a group

    Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts marketer has teamed with U.S. Soccer, the governing body for MLS and the NWSL.

    By Chris Kelly • Aug. 6, 2025
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    More states ban soda and ‘junk food’ purchases from SNAP benefits

    Varying restrictions add more confusion for food companies already struggling with slowing sales.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
  • Dole Pre-Packaged salad sits on the shelf at a Bell Market grocery store June 19, 2003, in San Francisco, California.
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    Dole sells fresh vegetable division to private equity firm for $140M

    A previous attempt to sell the business to Fresh Express was nixed by the DOJ over concerns the deal would have reduced competition and led to higher prices.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
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    Anheuser-Busch invests $9M in New York state brewery

    The money will go toward beer production while also expanding the brewery’s capacity to produce ready-to-drink brands such as Nutrl and Skimmers.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
  • An image of a person standing in front of a bar, lit with candles and neon lights. The eprson is wearing a white jaclet, gray pants and a silver shirt. there is a can of energy drink on the bar.
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    Optimism rising for beverage category

    Retailers surveyed by Goldman Sachs expect 1.3% traffic gains for the full year, led by strength in energy drinks. 

    By Jessica Loder • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Boston Beer founder Jim Koch returning to Sam Adams brewer as CEO

    Michael Spillane, who has been in the top role for 16 months, will step down to focus on personal matters.

    By • Aug. 4, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    How SNAP changes could impact grocers

    Retailers are figuring out how to navigate new policies that are tightening participation in the food assistance program and restricting which items customers can buy.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 4, 2025
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    B&G Foods continues to sell off brands with the divestment of Le Sueur vegetables

    The company has been actively pruning its portfolio in recent years to sharpen its focus and reduce debt.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Utz to shutter Michigan plant, lay off 75 workers

    The closure will help the chip and pretzel maker streamline operations and improve its supply chain.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025