Corporate Operations: Page 83
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Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon unveils Aplenty, its newest private label food brand
The new line will soon include hundreds of sweet and salty snacks, frozen foods, baking mixes and standard pantry items in Amazon Fresh stores and online.
By Sam Silverstein • April 12, 2021 -
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Sponsored by SAPTyson Foods partners with SAP on global ERP vision
Hear from Tyson's VP of Business Integration on how the company consolidated different systems and assets from its recent acquisitions.
April 12, 2021 -
Trendline
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.
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Courtesy of SnackMagic
SnackMagic raises $15M as profitable startup taps into snacking surge
The company, which started in May, plans to use the funding to support its expansion into other categories such as meal kits, alcoholic beverages and desserts.
By Christopher Doering • April 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
Impossible Foods preparing to go public with $10B valuation, Reuters reports
Speculation about when the plant-based meat company would hit the markets has been rampant for years, and the wire service says it is mulling either a traditional IPO or a SPAC deal.
By Megan Poinski • April 8, 2021 -
Permission granted by Mars Wrigley
New research finds a natural blue that could replace artificial colors
The discovery is the result of more than a decade of analysis funded by Mars and a multidisciplinary approach involving analytical chemistry, food science, biochemistry, synthetic biology, color science and computation.
By Megan Poinski • April 8, 2021 -
Food and environmental groups call on federal government to tackle food waste
With 40% of food produced in the U.S. lost or wasted, a proposed action plan would target $650 million annually to local organic waste recycling and reduction efforts.
By Maria Rachal • April 8, 2021 -
Ingredion and Kemin make deals boosting presence in clean label offerings
The purchases of KaTech and Proteus mark the latest acquisitions in the ingredients space as companies aim to respond to changing consumer trends.
By Lauren Manning • April 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of Good Catch
Gathered Foods nets $26.35M
Global agricultural commodities firm Louis Dreyfus Company is a new investor, with funds for plant-based seafood brand Good Catch to innovate, expand and move into more international markets.
By Megan Poinski • April 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of Molson Coors
Molson Coors debuts organic beer
To market its new low-calorie Coors Pure, the company held a race in Central Park where consumers could scan QR codes worn by pro runners to get a rebate for a 12-pack.
By Peter Adams • April 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of Endless West
Molecular spirit maker Endless West raises $21M
The company, which reverse engineers alcoholic beverages and replicates them from their molecules, will use the funds to increase R&D and distribution, as well as accelerate its B2B platform.
By Megan Poinski • April 7, 2021 -
Many at-home trends adopted during COVID-19 to remain after pandemic, Nestlé says
A survey commissioned by the CPG giant found 48% of respondents are likely to have their first cup of coffee at home before work, and more than a third are likely to bring a frozen meal for lunch.
By Christopher Doering • April 6, 2021 -
Courtesy of Brynwood Partners VIII LP
Brynwood Partners acquires frozen breakfast food maker De Wafelbakkers
With the pandemic leading to an increase in home cooking, the pancake, waffle and French toast manufacturer makes an appealing addition to the private equity firm's portfolio.
By Lauren Manning • April 5, 2021 -
Opinion
How Tyson is rethinking the online shopping experience for fresh meat
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated consumers' use of e-commerce to buy food. The fresh meat company is leveraging tech to improve the occasion, writes Jennifer Fitting, director of e-commerce for Tyson Foods.
By Jennifer Fitting • April 5, 2021 -
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Anheuser-Busch invests $100M to upcycle barley used to make beer
The company's subsidiary EverGrain will scale up production of the saved grain on the brewer's St. Louis campus and is currently in discussion with "all the major CPGs" to use it.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2021 -
Courtesy of White Claw Hard Seltzer
White Claw, a brand built on social buzz, focuses on fans in first global campaign
Improvised moments animate the effort that looks to shore up White Claw's place at the top of an increasingly crowded hard seltzer category.
By Peter Adams • April 1, 2021 -
Campbell Soup to sell Plum Organics to Sun-Maid for undisclosed amount
The divestiture marks a further unwinding of some acquisitions made under the CPG giant's prior CEO and will allow it to focus more on its soups, sauces and beverages.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2021 -
Courtesy of Sweet Earth
Nestlé's Sweet Earth riding 'the chicken wave' as demand for plant-based offerings grows
The food giant launched its Mindful Chik'n line in 2019 and has seen the brand outperform expectations, giving executives confidence to push ahead with new product launches.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2021 -
Permission granted by Albert Yee
IRI names Google exec as president and CEO
Kirk Perry also served in leadership and marketing roles at Procter & Gamble.
By Jeff Wells • March 31, 2021 -
Molson Coors incident shines a light on industrial cyberattack vulnerabilities
The international brewery continues to face delays and financial impacts amid a wave of attacks against manufacturing.
By David Jones • March 30, 2021 -
Retrieved from Ebro Group.
Post's private label division to buy Ronzoni in deal valuing pasta brand at $95M
The purchase, which complements the company's existing offerings in the category, comes amid a frenzy of recent acquisitions including Peter Pan peanut butter.
By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2021 -
Retrieved from Pilgrim's Pride on September 23, 2020
Pilgrim's Pride issues $1B sustainability-linked bond
The meat producer is tying the bond to its progress on emissions targets as consumers and stakeholders demand proof of progress around industry commitments.
By Lauren Manning • March 29, 2021 -
Courtesy of LiveKindly Collective
LiveKindly Collective closes $335M funding round
In its first year, the platform company dedicated to increasing plant-based eating has raised $535 million. These latest funds will support expansion to the U.S. and China, acquisitions, partnerships and innovation.
By Megan Poinski • March 29, 2021 -
Permission granted by Erica Liu Williams
Q&AHungry for diversity: Female startup founders take on the challenges of growing a food business
From perfecting pitches to walking trade show floors, the execs of Partake Foods, Gr8nola and Siren Snacks share their survival strategy — and appetite for success.
By Barbara Smith , Samantha Oller • March 29, 2021 -
Why plant-based business pioneers say the sector has just gotten started
The animal-free meat, dairy and cheese businesses are booming, but Seth Goldman, Miyoko Schinner and Alan Hahn said at a virtual conference last week that price parity, tech developments and more shifts in consumer preferences will drive it further.
By Megan Poinski • March 25, 2021 -
Permission granted by Campbell Soup
From soup to chips, more everyday foods find a place at the table as ingredients
Companies like Campbell Soup and PepsiCo are optimistic that homebound consumers discovering new uses for their products now could become more frequent buyers after the pandemic.
By Christopher Doering • March 25, 2021
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