Corporate Operations: Page 8


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    Q&A

    How inflation and tariffs are impacting innovation at Hershey

    From stand-up packaging to store displays featuring its sweet and salty products, the snacks maker is turning to creative ideas to boost sales and lessen the impact of external challenges.

    By June 4, 2025
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    Post Holdings buys rest of Ronzoni pasta maker for $880M

    By purchasing the remainder of 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, the food maker is building a deeper presence in branded and private label pasta, cereal and nut butter.

    By June 4, 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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    Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture

    The Oreo maker’s investments come as a sales downturn pushes other food companies to reassess climate and innovation commitments.

    By June 3, 2025
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    JBS USA to build $135M sausage plant in Iowa

    The project comes as the meat giant, which has drawn criticism from environmentalists and Democratic lawmakers, moves closer to listing its shares in the U.S.

    By June 2, 2025
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    Nestlé, Mondelēz leave the US Plastics Pact

    Several CPG companies appear to have recently exited the group, which is gearing up to pursue refreshed 2030 targets. 

    By Maria Rachal • June 2, 2025
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    Sponsored by TraceGains

    4 smarter product development tactics for a changing regulatory world

    Learn how the right digital ally can help you stay ahead of shifting rules and rising expectations.

    June 2, 2025
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    Sponsored by American Egg Board

    Why brands should (and will!) continue to embrace the incredible, irreplaceable egg

    Americans continue to demonstrate their unwavering preference for the nutritional benefits and authentic taste that only genuine eggs provide.

    June 2, 2025
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    Dolly Parton launches frozen meals | Thomas’ packs protein into bagels

    The country music icon is expanding her partnership with Conagra, while the breakfast staple giant looks to capitalize on the latest nutrition craze.

    By Food Dive staff • May 30, 2025
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    Trump tariffs back in effect after appeals court pauses ruling

    A lower court had struck down the majority of the president’s sweeping tariffs, saying the administration overstepped its authority.

    By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 30, 2025
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    General Mills to cut jobs as part of multi-year restructuring plan

    The Cheerios maker’s transformation initiative is expected to cost the cereal giant $130 million, with more than half of the total tied to severance expenses.

    By May 29, 2025
  • Cans of pineapple chunks sit on a shelf at a grocery store on July 26, 2021, in Chicago. The cans read "Dole pineapple chunks in 100% pineapple juice."
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    Dole picks Del Monte exec as supply chain VP

    Todd Stillwell has held various corporate positions focused on managing logistics networks, direct delivery fleets and third-party distribution.

    By Antone Gonsalves • May 28, 2025
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    PepsiCo ditches some climate targets as it resets sustainability goals

    The food and beverage giant said it is being more “pragmatic” about where it can deliver the most impact.

    By Katie Pyzyk , May 27, 2025
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    Crisco owner B&G Foods sells tomato brands amid efforts to reshape portfolio

    The New Jersey company has been on a selling spree in recent years to streamline its focus and reduce debt.

    By May 27, 2025
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    Darling forms $1.5B collagen ingredients venture amid health and wellness boom

    The company is positioning collagen as the next big functional ingredient in food, similar to protein or probiotics.

    By May 22, 2025
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    Albertsons beefs up its private label offerings

    Chef’s Counter, a new line of ready-to-cook marinated meats, features “adventurous flavors and globally inspired ingredients,” the supermarket chain said.

    By Sam Silverstein • May 22, 2025
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    Kraft Heinz confirms $3B investment in US manufacturing

    The ketchup maker is aiming to offset the impact of tariffs and weak consumer spending.

    By May 21, 2025
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    Food industry fights for SNAP as program faces massive cuts

    The benefits program accounts for around 5% of all grocery purchases, according to FMI. 

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 21, 2025
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    Campbell’s V8 launches powdered energy drink mixes

    The product gives the brand another way to reach consumers and a deeper presence in the $3 billion drink enhancers category.

    By May 21, 2025
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    Kraft Heinz to explore ‘strategic transactions’ as sales decline

    The ketchup and Jell-O maker did not provide details or a timetable for a decision in its announcement on Tuesday.

    By May 20, 2025
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    Johnnie Walker owner Diageo teases selloffs amid tariff impact

    The spirits producer, which denied reports it will divest Guinness earlier this year, said taxes on European imports could result in a $150 million hit to profits.

    By May 20, 2025
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    Inside Poppi’s push into gaming as prebiotic soda marketing bubbles up

    PepsiCo this week finalized a $1.95 billion acquisition of the brand, which has used a “community- and culture-first approach” to marketing.

    By Chris Kelly • May 20, 2025
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    Popping breath mints, chocolate with protein: 5 products showcase the future of snacking

    Treats with health and nutritional benefits were front and center at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo, where more than 1,000 exhibitors displayed innovations.

    By May 20, 2025
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    Chobani buys plant-based food maker Daily Harvest

    The acquisition broadens the dairy giant’s reach into ready-to-make meals that include smoothies, pasta and breakfast bowls.

    By May 16, 2025
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    Grocery inflation begins to lose steam

    Food-at-home prices in April saw the smallest month-over-month increase since 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

    By Sam Silverstein • May 16, 2025
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    More food companies are reformulating amid push to remove artificial ingredients

    Ingredients suppliers have reported booming sales as the industry looks to tap into consumer health trends and comply with demands from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 

    By May 15, 2025