Corporate Operations: Page 2

  • Bazooka Gum
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    Retrieved from Bazooka Brands.
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    Bazooka chews up $48B confections space by turning candy into ‘edible entertainment’

    The gum and Ring Pop maker is differentiating itself through innovations that encourage consumers to play with their food.

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
  • Post Holdings is looking to bring its Honey Bunches of Oats cereal into new categories.
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    Post Holdings elevates cereal, pet food exec to COO role

    Nicolas Catoggio will assume the position when Jeff Zadoks steps down in January after nearly 14 years at the CPG maker.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    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.  

    By Food Dive staff
  • Ritz's "Salty Club" activation at Bad Bunny's concert residency.
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    Courtesy of Mondelēz International
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    Q&A

    How Mondelēz is modernizing Ritz as it turns to snacks to drive growth

    The brand is looking to become a leader in the savory snack space through bold innovation and culturally-driven marketing, according to category president Steven Saenen.

    By Chris Kelly • Aug. 11, 2025
  • Vital Proteins Collage & Protein shake
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    Leftovers: Vital Proteins launches ready-to-drink collagen shake | Danone wants to bring Activia to Gen Z

    The brand known for its drink mix-ins is launching its first protein shake, while a cocktail mix maker is bringing Bloody Marys to the ketchup aisle.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 8, 2025
  • A produce department at a store.
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    Courtesy of Albertsons
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    Albertsons outlines defense against growing ingredients costs

    The grocery chain would consider alternate sourcing options if tariffs become unwieldy, its CEO said.

    By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 8, 2025
  • Beyond Meat's The Beyond Burgers in their packaging.
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    Beyond Meat to cut 6% of its workforce as plant-based demand languishes

    Revenue during its latest quarter plunged 20%, which the food maker blamed on a slowdown in U.S. retail and certain international foodservice markets.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
  • Kellanova partners with U.S. Soccer Federation
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    Why Kellanova’s snack brands inked first sports deal as a group

    Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts marketer has teamed with U.S. Soccer, the governing body for MLS and the NWSL.

    By Chris Kelly • Aug. 6, 2025
  • A sign about acceptance of SNAP EBT at a grocery store.
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    More states ban soda and ‘junk food’ purchases from SNAP benefits

    Varying restrictions add more confusion for food companies already struggling with slowing sales.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
  • Dole Pre-Packaged salad sits on the shelf at a Bell Market grocery store June 19, 2003, in San Francisco, California.
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    Dole sells fresh vegetable division to private equity firm for $140M

    A previous attempt to sell the business to Fresh Express was nixed by the DOJ over concerns the deal would have reduced competition and led to higher prices.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
  • Budweiser and Bud Light cans
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    Anheuser-Busch invests $9M in New York state brewery

    The money will go toward beer production while also expanding the brewery’s capacity to produce ready-to-drink brands such as Nutrl and Skimmers.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
  • An image of a person standing in front of a bar, lit with candles and neon lights. The eprson is wearing a white jaclet, gray pants and a silver shirt. there is a can of energy drink on the bar.
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    Courtesy of Monster Energy
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    Optimism rising for beverage category

    Retailers surveyed by Goldman Sachs expect 1.3% traffic gains for the full year, led by strength in energy drinks. 

    By Jessica Loder • Aug. 5, 2025
  • samuel adams boston beer
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    Boston Beer founder Jim Koch returning to Sam Adams brewer as CEO

    Michael Spillane, who has been in the top role for 16 months, will step down to focus on personal matters.

    By • Aug. 4, 2025
  • A SNAP acceptance sign at a retailer
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    Deep Dive

    How SNAP changes could impact grocers

    Retailers are figuring out how to navigate new policies that are tightening participation in the food assistance program and restricting which items customers can buy.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 4, 2025
  • Can of Le Sueur peas
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    Retrieved from B&G Foods.
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    B&G Foods continues to sell off brands with the divestment of Le Sueur vegetables

    The company has been actively pruning its portfolio in recent years to sharpen its focus and reduce debt.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
  • Utz Mike’s Hot Honey chip bag
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    Utz to shutter Michigan plant, lay off 75 workers

    The closure will help the chip and pretzel maker streamline operations and improve its supply chain.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
  • A box of Kraft Mac & Cheese Pizza flavor
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    Column

    Kraft Heinz delivers pizza mac and cheese | Hain Celestial expands wellness teas beyond bedtime

    The food giant is offering consumers in three iconic pizza cities an early taste, while Progresso grills up BBQ-inspired flavors for its latest soup launch.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 1, 2025
  • PepsiCo's Starry
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    Starry ties free soda to hot temps as extreme weather sways marketing

    The campaign comes as market share for PepsiCo’s flagship soda continues to decline, with Sprite surpassing Pepsi to become the No. 3 soft drink in the U.S. by volume.

    By Peter Adams • July 31, 2025
  • Packages of Jolly Rancher candy.
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    Hershey’s Jolly Rancher ropes in success with move away from hard candy

    The 76-year-old brand, best known for its bold fruit flavors, is reporting explosive growth from innovations such as gummies and freeze-dried sweets.

    By • July 31, 2025
  • la colombe cold brew
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    Chobani sued by Danone for allegedly copying cold brew packaging

    The food giant called Chobani's actions "the latest in a long line of efforts" to unfairly compete with the Stōk coffee owner.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    Coca-Cola leaned on marketing to navigate choppy economic waters in Q2

    Campaigns like the relaunch of “Share a Coke” spurred growth around the globe, executives from the CPG giant said during an earnings call.

    By Chris Kelly • July 30, 2025
  • A package of Oreo Reese's Cookies
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    Mondelēz, Hershey team up on Reese’s Oreo cups and cookies

    The sweet treats come as food makers look for ways to boost sales amid a slowdown in consumer spending.

    By • July 30, 2025
  • Bottles of Health-Ade
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    Bolthouse Farms owner buys kombucha manufacturer Health-Ade for $500M

    Generous Brands is looking to create a powerhouse in the better-for-you beverage sector, which is dominated by brands such as Olipop and Poppi.

    By • July 29, 2025
  • Olipop products
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    Olipop

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    How Olipop is sweetening the PTO deal for employees

    The better-for-you soda maker wants to send the message “that our unlimited PTO is not just for show,” CEO Ben Goodwin said.

    By Caroline Colvin • July 29, 2025
  • A customer picks up a Snickers Bar in a supermarket August 18, 2005 in Sydney, Australia.
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    Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US manufacturing through 2026

    The food maker plans to expand production capabilities and boost innovation in the U.S., where 94% of its items sold are produced locally.

    By • July 29, 2025
  • Packaged meat is displayed at a grocery store.
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    Pilgrim’s to build $400M chicken plant in Georgia

    The facility will expand production of brands including Just Bare as protein demand remains a significant driver of meat producer profits.

    By • July 28, 2025