Corporate Operations: Page 7

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    The Honest truth: Just Ice Tea filling void left by Coca-Coca

    After Honest Tea was discontinued by the beverage giant in 2022, its co-founder saw an opportunity in the market for an organic, less sweet drink.

    By • May 6, 2025
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    Opinion

    The snacks we grew up with are at risk of disappearing from shelves – if they haven’t already

    Beloved products trusted for generations are now facing a crisis as rising costs, shifting purchasing patterns and regulatory scrutiny pressure legacy brands, writes Keren Novak of Curion.

    By Keren Novack • May 5, 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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    Hershey seeks tariff exemption for cocoa from White House

    The Kisses maker said duties on the commodity, which cannot be grown in the U.S., is expected to result in millions of dollars in extra costs.

    By • May 2, 2025
  • Pepsi and Walmart are collaborating on a $120M investment in regenerative agriculture.
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    Why HowGood thinks food industry climate goals will withstand Trump rollback

    The emissions tracking platform said companies are still looking for new ESG tools, even as regulatory pressures shift.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Conagra to sell Chef Boyardee to private equity firm for $600M

    The sale comes as the CPG giant focuses on its core snacks and frozen meals offerings, including Slim Jim and Healthy Choice.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Column

    The Weekly Sip: Boston Beer throws a tea party | PepsiCo pours Lipton into lemonade

    In other beverage news, women-founded brand Gorgie raised $24.5 million for its better-for-you energy drink.

    By • May 1, 2025
  • Snacking brands made by PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division on a grocery store shelf in Washington, D.C.
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    Snacking takes a hit as consumer spending shifts to food staples

    PepsiCo, Mondelēz and Campbell’s are among the companies noting a slowdown in chips, cookies and other treats as shoppers prioritize essentials such as meats and eggs.

    By • April 30, 2025
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    Coca-Cola sales slip following boycott among Hispanic consumers

    The soda giant said a false viral video claiming the company reported Latino workers to ICE contributed to volume declines amid economic uncertainty.

    By • April 30, 2025
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    Why 818 Tequila tapped a NASCAR driver to accelerate cultural marketing

    CMO Kathleen Braine explains how partnering with trailblazing driver Toni Breidinger helps boost the reach of the Kendall Jenner-founded brand.

    By Chris Kelly • April 30, 2025
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    Nestlé changes how it reports nutritional value of food after criticism

    Investor coalition ShareAction has called on the DiGiorno and Nespresso manufacturer to improve the health content of its food and beverage portfolio.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    A ‘new chapter’ for Chips Ahoy!: How Mondelēz is innovating the iconic cookie brand

    The food giant is bringing the $1 billion-plus treat deeper into other snacking categories such as cakes and pastries.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    Shoppers expect to spend 8% more on groceries due to tariffs, survey finds

    A KPMG poll found a majority of participants believe Trump's trade war will push up prices for food more than any other category of goods.

    By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    The latest tariff challenge for businesses? Setting prices.

    Deciding whether to pass on higher costs to already cash-strapped consumers has become “a really tough needle to thread,” one analyst said.

    By Daphne Howland • April 28, 2025
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    Nestlé names company veteran to run its Americas region

    Jeff Hamilton replaces Steve Presley who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the Lean Cuisine and Nespresso maker.

    By • April 25, 2025
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    Nestlé and Ofi combat cocoa deforestation with regenerative agriculture program

    The chocolate giant and ingredients processor plan to plant nearly 3 million trees in growing regions and track its carbon footprint using AI tools.

    By • April 24, 2025
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    Meat giant JBS gets SEC approval to list shares in US

    Environmental groups and congressional lawmakers had pushed the agency to deny the company's request over its record on climate and corporate governance.

    By • April 24, 2025
  • Hershey CEO Michele Buck and others open a new chocolate processing plant.
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    Hershey opens new chocolate plant as part of $1B supply chain upgrade

    The facility, which took nearly three years to complete, will process the ingredient for brands such as Reese’s and Kit Kat.

    By • April 23, 2025
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    Constellation sued for allegedly misleading shareholders on wine sales

    The suit claims the alcohol giant, which saw its sales in the category drop 7% last year, deceived investors and mishandled funds.

    By • April 23, 2025
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    FDA asks food industry to phase out artificial dyes

    Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants companies to voluntarily remove or replace commonly used synthetic colors before the end of 2026.

    By , • April 22, 2025
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    Chobani to spend $1.2B on New York dairy processing plant

    The 1.4 million-square-foot factory, which will create more than 1,000 jobs, is the largest facility investment in the yogurt giant’s history.

    By • April 22, 2025
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    4 candy trends to watch

    While sales have declined thanks to price-sensitive shoppers, the confectionary category still has some bright spots, experts say. 

    By Christine Blank • April 22, 2025
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    Opinion

    To win back consumers, food giants need to make better products

    As traditional CPGs lose market share to smaller brands, they should worry more about quality and less about cutting costs, writes Tessa Weigand at Curion.

    By Tessa Weigand • April 22, 2025
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    FDA budget cut proposal puts states in charge of routine food inspections

    A draft spending document includes language eliminating FDA’s “direct role” in routine assessments of farms and food facilities, which is meant to prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness.

    By Elise Reuter , • April 21, 2025
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    Utz replaces CFO with ex-Tropicana exec

    The potato chips maker is eyeing further expansion outside the Northeast market.

    By • April 18, 2025
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    How food giants are embracing AI to forecast recipes, regulatory hurdles

    Executives from Kellanova, Ingredion and consumer insights platform Tastewise say innovative tech can help companies stay ahead of the latest trends and potential supply chain headwinds.

    By • April 17, 2025