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Can Big Food Compete Among Entrepreneurs?
Legacy CPG companies are a goalpost for food industry entrepreneurs. But that dynamic may be shifting as large corporations struggle under their own weight.
What JPG Resources’ Acquisition of CuliNEX Means for Food Product Development
Food and beverage consulting group JPG Resources is expanding its capabilities and its West Coast presence with the acquisition of food product development consultancy CuliNEX.
CPG Week: Inside Kraft Heinz’s Breakup. Plus, Pepsi’s Energy Drink Plans
In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into Kraft Heinz’s separation plans and PepsiCo’s increased investment in Celsius Holdings. The hosts also chat about Pepsi’s warning letter from an activist investor and Huel’s ready-to-drink foray into the red-hot greens category.
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Saffron Road Owner Enhances Its Natural Snack Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition
This week American Halal Company announced that it has acquired Mediterranean Snack Foods Company, LLC. The addition of Mediterranean Snack gives a significant boost to the company’s snack portfolio.
McCormick Completes Acquisition of Stubb’s, the U.S. Leader in Premium Barbecue Sauces
McCormick & Company today announced that it has completed the purchase of 100% of the shares of One World Foods, Inc., seller of Stubb’s barbecue sauces for a cash payment of approximately $100 million (subject to certain closing adjustments).
Flowers Foods To Acquire Dave’s Killer Bread For $275M
Flowers Foods, Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Dave’s Killer Bread for approximately $275 million in cash.
Campbell Soup Co. Completes Acquisition of Garden Fresh Gourmet for $231 Million
“The acquisition of Garden Fresh Gourmet provides Campbell with another platform for growth in a key strategic area – the fast-growing perimeter of the grocery store,” said Jeff Dunn, President–Campbell Fresh.
McCormick to Acquire Stubb’s for $100 Million
Stubb’s is the leading premium barbecue sauce brand in the U.S.
Campbell to Acquire Garden Fresh Gourmet to Extend Presence in Faster-Growing Packaged Fresh Category
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and business of Garden Fresh Gourmet for $231 million. Garden Fresh Gourmet is the No. 1 branded refrigerated salsa in the U.S. and also makes hummus, dips and tortilla chips.
Applegate Announces Agreement With Hormel Foods
Applegate, the nation’s leading natural and organic meat company, announced today an agreement with Hormel Foods, Inc. to become an independently operated, stand-alone subsidiary.
The Hershey Company Unwraps Consumer-Centric Innovations at NCA Sweets & Snacks Expo
As consumers’ relationships with food evolve, The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) uses its knowledge, insights and taste expertise to create consumer-centric innovations. The products Hershey will debut this week at the National Confectioners Association’s annual Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago reflect the company’s strategic focus areas.
Utz Quality Foods, Inc. Answers Consumer Demand for New Better-for-You Snack Foods
Utz Quality Foods, Inc. today announces the culmination of strategic development work to launch the Utz Specialty Division. In recognizing the ever-growing consumer demand for snack foods, the Utz Specialty Division will provide Retailers with a range of brands and products to excite consumers around better-for-you, craft and regional snack foods.
FBU Boston: Entrepreneurship Isn’t a Hobby
If attendees walked away with anything from FBU Boston, it’s that entrepreneurs are best suited to endure mistakes as early as possible and to fully commit to an idea.