Corporate Operations: Page 55

  • Post Holdings, cereal, pebbles
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    Post is on lookout for M&A deals, CEO says

    Rob Vitale said the manufacturer of Peter Pan peanut butter and Pebbles cereal has a cash-rich balance sheet that could be beneficial as it considers whether to add to its portfolio.

    By • Nov. 23, 2022
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    Meat companies conspired to set wages low, lawsuit claims

    The proposed class action case says red meat firms had secret meetings to keep employee pay and benefits the same, while pork processors used a service to get compensation information.

    By • Nov. 23, 2022
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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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    Most food companies have weak or no water management programs, report says

    After reviewing 114 businesses, Morningstar urged stakeholders involved with these firms to push for a more comprehensive approach to water use amid ongoing shortages.

    By • Nov. 23, 2022
  • U.S. President Joe Biden stands on stage and speaks into a microphone at COP27 with the blue and white event logo and location on the screen behind him.
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    For food industry to reach climate goals, COP27 highlights areas of improvement

    As companies work to improve sustainability goals, activist groups and world leaders call for more reductions in emissions and waste.

    By • Nov. 22, 2022
  • Two bottles of Bedfellows, three cans of Little Victory and two small striped cans of MXG.
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    Molson Coors to exit CBD business venture in US, end La Colombe partnership

    The beverage giant said uncertainty over federal legalization for cannabis and a desire by the coffee maker to combine product segments were behind the decisions.

    By • Nov. 22, 2022
  • A Cargill meatpacking plant is pictured on April 17, 2020 in Fort Morgan, Colorado.
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    Cargill names insider as new CEO

    COO Brian Sikes will become the 10th leader of the global protein and ingredients giant on Jan. 1. Current chief executive David MacLennen will transition to executive chairman.

    By • Nov. 21, 2022
  • Sabra, hummus
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    Hummus leader Sabra regaining swagger after ‘difficult’ move to halt production

    Several months after temporarily shutting down its Virginia plant for repairs, CEO Joey Bergstein said the brand, co-owned by PepsiCo, is experiencing a sharp rebound in sales and recouping lost market share.

    By • Nov. 21, 2022
  • A Beyond Meat double cheeseburger with a toothpick flag of the company's logo sits on a counter.
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    Deep Dive

    How can plant-based meat get back to growth?

    As business indicators have worsened, Beyond Meat and other companies in the space have tried new strategies — but analysts say they may have forgotten consumers along the way.

    By • Nov. 17, 2022
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    PepsiCo brings Doritos into dip category

    The new snacks, which come in Spicy Nacho and Cool Ranch Jalapeno varieties, are meant to be used with foods other than chips, including pizza, wings and veggies.

    By • Nov. 17, 2022
  • A sign for the Food And Drug Administration is seen outside of the headquarters on July 20, 2020 in White Oak, Maryland.
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    FDA publishes final food traceability rule

    New recordkeeping requirements as items such as produce, cheeses and eggs move through production and supply chain will go into effect in 2026.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Kodiak picks Campbell Soup executive for CEO post

    Valerie Oswalt, who succeeds co-founder Joel Clark in the top post, will oversee a fast-growing company looking to bring its high-protein, whole-grain foods into new categories.

    By • Nov. 15, 2022
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    Inside Campbell Soup’s overhaul to innovation and how it’s paying off

    From technology to how workers collaborate, the 153-year-old food giant is scrapping old practices in favor of new ones to quicken product development and boost its chances of success.

    By • Nov. 15, 2022
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    Tyson will eliminate ‘difficult’ jobs as automation increases

    CEO Donnie King did not specify how many positions would be impacted, but said workers would be reassigned to open roles in the company.

    By • Nov. 15, 2022
  • A person cooks Beyond Sausages on an outdoor grill, with the package on the right side.
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    Beyond Meat partners with American Cancer Society on research

    The meat analog company will help facilitate data collection to see if plant-based alternatives could be linked to the prevention of chronic disease. 

    By • Nov. 15, 2022
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    Why Kellogg is depending on Cheez-It to grow its snacks business

    The CPG giant bets the 101-year-old cracker brand has the potential to drive up market share in the snacking segment, which makes up 80% of its total sales.

    By • Nov. 14, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    From science to CPG: New ventures create opportunities for startups

    While many larger players in the food tech space had to build their own facilities and processes from scratch, entities are planning to give those starting out now a smoother beginning.

    By • Nov. 11, 2022
  • Back to Nature, B&G Foods
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    B&G Foods ‘actively seeking’ to sell Back to Nature brand

    The owner of Ortega and Cream of Wheat said it is also looking at other divestitures that could help it pay down debt, reduce leverage and better position its portfolio for growth.

    By • Nov. 11, 2022
  • Three slices of Air Chicken are on a glass plate, garnished with a small radish and purple flower. The background is a blue sky with a few clouds.
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    Deep Dive

    From science to CPG: Finding the right team to go beyond the lab

    While scientific processes and developments are core to what food tech companies do, they need employees who can turn the science into a successful business.

    By • Nov. 10, 2022
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    Keurig Dr Pepper CEO resigns over ‘violations’ to company’s code of conduct

    Former CEO Bob Gamgort will replace Ozan Dokmecioglu, who only served for four months. His departure was not related to “strategy, operations or financial reporting,” the company said.

    By • Updated Nov. 10, 2022
  • A royal blue box of Entenmann's Cake Truffles in Chocolate Delight.
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    Sara Lee owner Grupo Bimbo to spend more than $600M to build 2 new plants

    The Ohio and Georgia facilities are expected to create a total of 620 jobs. 

    By • Nov. 10, 2022
  • Beyond Meatballs at a retail store.
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    As revenue slides, Beyond Meat CEO outlines strategy to improve business

    CEO Ethan Brown said today’s economy has not been kind to plant-based meat. He’s aiming to return the company to cash-flow-positive operations in the second half of 2023.

    By • Nov. 10, 2022
  • A rendering of Steakholder Foods' planned future facility: A large open room with windows. Three large bioreactors in the middle, with smaller ones, 3D printers and storage drawers arranged around.
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    From science to CPG series

    A five-part series examining the challenges food tech companies face when scaling up.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
  • People in food safety protective gear handle yellow plastic tubs on a metal table in the middle of a room with metal walls, tubing and fans.
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    Deep Dive

    From science to CPG: Adapting R&D to regulations — and eventually consumers

    As food tech startups grow, their focus needs to shift from scientific breakthroughs to meeting stringent manufacturing rules, as well as thinking a lot about the people who will one day eat their products.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
  • A dish of Quorn's Meatless ChiQin Wings.
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    Fermentation leaders form Fungi Protein Association

    Companies including Quorn, MycoTechnology, Meati and The Better Meat Co. are coming together to advocate for alternatives that are not made from plants.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
  • Athletic Brewing nonalcoholic beers
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    Keurig Dr Pepper invests $50M in Athletic Brewing

    The minority stake deepens the soda and coffee giant’s presence in the nonalcoholic category following its acquisition of ready-to-drink cocktail brand Atypique in June.  

    By • Nov. 9, 2022