Corporate Operations: Page 5

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    How food and beverage companies are planning for leadership continuity

    3P Partners found 82% of food & beverage leaders are worried about losing institutional knowledge.

    Nov. 17, 2025
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    Heineken to power brewery with renewable energy

    The beer maker is using a solar and thermal storage system to cut emissions generated by its brewery and malting plant near Lisbon, Portugal.

    By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Reformulating for the future: Why the food industry is overhauling ingredient lists

    Companies are under rising pressure to improve the nutritional profile of their products while balancing taste, texture and affordability.

    By Food Dive staff
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    Ingredion taps Cosaic’s yeast-based ingredient amid push to broaden its portfolio

    The Illinois company is partnering with the Swiss startup to scale its innovation that contains a unique mix of stabilizing, emulsifying and texturizing functions.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Keurig Dr Pepper eyes $200M in supply chain savings from spinoff

    The beverage giant is carving out its coffee business, which will focus on sourcing resiliency, manufacturing consolidation and logistics optimization.

    By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Chobani posts red-hot growth as food rivals languish

    Retail sales have soared nearly 30% during the last year as the Greek yogurt, coffee and creamer manufacturer benefits from demand for clean-label and protein-packed snacks.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Tropicana appoints former Pabst leader as CEO

    Paul Chibe is taking the reins as the KeVita and Naked Smoothie owner faces financial difficulties following its spinoff from PepsiCo.

    By • Nov. 10, 2025
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    Guinness owner Diageo appoints new CEO to revive growth

    Dave Lewis will join the alcohol giant as the company struggles to turn around a slowdown in sales.

    By • Nov. 10, 2025
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    Unilever sustainability officer steps down amid company’s corporate restructuring

    Rebecca Marmot is exiting her role and leaving the CPG giant after serving at the company for nearly two decades.

    By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 10, 2025
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    TreeHouse Foods to be acquired for $2.9B

    The private label food and beverage maker is being purchased by Investindustrial, a European investment firm. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

    By • Nov. 10, 2025
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    Turning disruption into advantage: How data is powering the next era of cold chain resilience

    Resilience through data, growth and partnership in an unpredictable global supply chain.

    Nov. 10, 2025
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    Leftovers: Kraft bakes up Apple Pie Mac and Cheese | Tillamook blends mayo and butter into ‘Butternaise’

    The snack giant said its Thanksgiving-inspired launch is “the beginning of more shockingly delicious innovations," while Boston Beer's cannabis cocktail brand gets into gummies.

    By Food Dive staff • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Specialty food maker Marzetti is ‘locked and loaded for AI’

    CIO Liam Durbin is preparing to roll out ChatGPT after strengthening the food company’s IT foundation, governance and data processes. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 7, 2025
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    PepsiCo to shutter 2 Frito-Lay facilities in Florida, lay off 500 workers

    The closures mark the latest response by the food and beverage giant to a slowdown in snack consumption and a shift toward healthier offerings.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Why Coca-Cola keeps pushing the limits of generative AI despite backlash

    An AI-generated holiday ad “scored off the charts” with consumers, according to Islam ElDessouky, global vice president for creative strategy and content.

    By Chris Kelly • Nov. 6, 2025
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    Magnum Ice Cream says Ben & Jerry’s chair ‘no longer meets criteria’ to serve

    Co-founder Ben Cohen called the move a “power grab” and warned it would “destroy the long term value of the brand.”

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    JBS to pay $1.1M to settle New York lawsuit over climate claims

    The beef producer's American subsidiary will invest in sustainable agriculture programs for farmers in the state under the settlement.

    By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Hormel Foods to cut 250 jobs as part of corporate restructuring

    The Spam maker said it is directing resources toward areas such as technology, innovation, food safety and quality.

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Bumpy beverage trends punctuated Q3 for can makers

    Beer distributors and other companies described price pack architecture opportunities, as well as investments in nonalcoholic markets like energy drinks, on recent earnings calls.

    By Maria Rachal • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Caulipower purchased by private equity firm

    The cauliflower pizza crust maker will be added to Paine Schwartz’s specialty dough portfolio.

    By • Nov. 3, 2025
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    Patrón’s billionaire founder wants to restore gin’s cool factor

    John Paul DeJoria is planning a national expansion for recently acquired Waterloo Gin, betting on innovations that speak to younger consumers' desire for premium spirits. 

    By • Nov. 3, 2025
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    Utz Brands eyes ‘big opportunity’ in California with acquisition

    The Zapp’s potato chips maker is buying distribution assets to expand its presence in the Golden State, the country's largest salty snack market.

    By • Nov. 3, 2025
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    Leftovers: Icee transformed into better-for-you soda | Sour Punch puckers for pickles

    The frozen treat is being released as an electrolyte-infused soft drink in partnership with No Cap, while Boston Beer unveils a 30% ABV beer.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 31, 2025
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    PepsiCo overhauls corporate branding to broaden focus beyond Pepsi

    The updates, PepsiCo’s first in nearly 25 years, come as only 21% of surveyed consumers can identity a brand under the company that isn’t Pepsi.

    By Peter Adams • Oct. 31, 2025
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    Out of the box: How food and beverage giants are making their packaging shine

    Conagra Brands and B&G Foods are among the companies spending more time on packaging, which attracts consumer attention and influences purchasing decisions.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    McCormick ups tariff impact to $140M despite mitigation efforts

    The spice giant is trying to offset tariff costs through productivity savings, alternative sourcing and higher prices.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 29, 2025