Shauna Golden
Posts by Shauna Golden
Mondelēz Signals New Wave of Price Hikes Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Cocoa Inflation
Rising sales in Europe helped offset weak domestic demand for Mondelēz International’s chocolate and biscuit products during the second quarter.
Starco Brands to Acquire Co-Manufacturer in Push for Vertical Integration
Starco Brands has executed a letter of intent to acquire its contract manufacturers, The Starco Group (TSG), aiming to create a vertically integrated CPG platform.
Federal Agencies Push for Uniform Definition of ‘Ultraprocessed Food’ Amid Health Scrutiny
The FDA and USDA are collaborating to develop a federally recognized uniform definition for ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) amid mounting health concerns.
Oatly Reboots Growth Strategy as North America Revenue Slides; Considers China Business Carve-Out
A double-digit revenue jump in Oatly’s International & Europe segment helped offset soft consumer demand in North America during the second quarter.
What’s Shifting Salty Snack Sales?
Months after acquiring better-for-you, grain-free tortilla chip producer Siete Foods, PepsiCo is pledging to clean up its flagship products – joining Big Food’s MAHA-driven efforts to kick FD&C colors to the curb.
Are Consumers Really Limiting ‘Demonized’ Ingredients?
Despite the controversy surrounding these “demonized” ingredients, only 36% of North American consumers describe their approach to healthy eating as limiting ingredients that are “bad” for them.
Monster Energy Execs Scoop Up Rite Aid’s Thrifty Ice Cream Brand
Amidst bankruptcy proceedings, Rite Aid has found a buyer for its Thrifty Payless subsidiary, which houses the Thrifty Ice Cream brand, as part of a $19.2 million transaction that also includes KPH Healthcare Services.
Something Old, Something New: Lancaster Colony Rebrands as The Marzetti Company
Specialty foods producer Lancaster Colony Corporation has rebranded as The Marzetti Company in an effort to honor its history while entering its next chapter of growth.
Del Monte Foods Seeking Buyer After Filing for Bankruptcy
Del Monte Foods, one of the country’s largest producers and distributors of branded food products, announced late Tuesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections and is seeking a buyer.
Shore Capital Partners Closes $450 Million Food & Beverage Fund III
Shore Capital Partners announced today the close of its third food and beverage fund with over $450 million in capital commitments.