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Beyond: New $100M Investment Amid ‘Disappointing’ Q1
Beyond Meat reported its Q1 earnings yesterday afternoon with sales slipping 9.1% year-over-year and volume down 11.2% as the company plots a path forward with a new $100 million capital infusion.
General Mills Slashes FY 2025 Profit Forecast as It Doubles Down on Promotions
Despite posting better-than-expected Q2 results, Cheerios and Betty Crocker maker General Mills announced yesterday that it has lowered its profit outlook for fiscal 2025 as it implements short-term promotions to attract budget-conscious consumers.
Instacart Posts Strong Q2 Results As It Embraces Grocery Tech
Instacart’s core business has moved well beyond its origins in the gig-economy, third-party delivery space as it diversifies deeper into tech-based services. And those efforts appear to be paying off.
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WK Kellogg: Cereal Spin-Off ‘On Track’ To Meet Full-Year Projections
WK Kellogg Co., the recently spun-off cereal business from the Kellogg Company, reported net sales fell by -2% to $692 million in Q3 during its first earnings report as an independent company yesterday.
Beyond Meat “Disappointed” With Q3 U.S. Retail Sales Declines
In its Q3 earnings call, Beyond Meat announced sales declines as it continues to institute a plan to cut costs and prioritize growth after posting high single-digit revenue losses year-over-year.
Hain Celestial: Net Sales Continue Expected Decline As New Company Strategy Takes Effect
The Hain Celestial Group saw net sales drop 3.3% in Q1 FY2024 (compared to a 2% drop in Q4 2023) as the impact of its Hain Reimagined strategy is being felt, said president and CEO Wendy Davidson in a statement.
Mondelez: Pricing Drives Q3 Growth as Biscuits, Snack Bars Rise
As it continues to focus on its core categories of chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks, Mondelez International reported net revenue growth up 16.3% in Q3 to over $9 billion, raising its full year revenue growth outlook from 12% to 14%-15%.
Beyond Meat Plans For Cost Cuts, 19% Workforce Reduction
Soft sales in the plant-based meat category continue to batter Beyond Meat’s revenue in Q3, according to president and CEO Ethan Brown, as the company reported a loss of between about $7 million to $8 million in gross profit despite earning $75 million in net sales.
Kraft Heinz Raises FY Outlook as Price Hikes Improve Margins
Global food giant Kraft Heinz reported a 1% increase in net sales this quarter, attributable to the performance of its core three pillars – U.S. Retail GROW Platforms, Foodservice and Emerging Markets.
Hershey Says Opportunity Lies In “Satiating” Salty Snacks
The Hershey Company saw net sales rise 11.1% year-over-year to over $3 billion during Q3 – driven by seasonal demand and the impact of its new Salty Snacks ERP system, according to an earnings report released this morning.
Simply Good Foods: Refreshes Atkins, Forecasts FY24 Single Digit Sales Growth
Simply Good Foods, parent company to both the Atkins and Quest Nutrition, reported 17% sales growth with gross margins of 37.6% in its Q4 earnings call.
‘A Wildcard’: Hormel Lowers Full Year Outlook, Citing Weak International Performance
Hormel Foods today lowered its net sales guidance for the full year to the low single-digit range citing unfavorable pork and turkey commodity markets and weakened demand in China.
Campbell’s: Betting On Snacks, Sovos Deal To Buoy Margins
Campbell’s Q4 results exemplified the company’s emphasis on its snack brands with an eye towards how it expects the Sovos acquisition might grow margins in the Meals category for the coming year.