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NEW YORK — Staying connected with consumers and maintaining brand relevance requires constant effort. Todd Kaplan, the CMO at Kraft Heinz, is responsible for managing 70 brands. Speaking at Advertising Week New York, Kaplan discussed the challenges marketers face in…

Latest News: Tyson Foods Agrees to $85 Million Settlement in Pork Price-Fixing Lawsuit Tyson Foods has reached an $85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit accusing the company of colluding with other meatpacking giants to artificially inflate pork prices.…

Key Takeaways: Hormel Foods has decided to cease bacon production at its Tucker, Georgia, plant in order to enhance its manufacturing operations, as stated in a communication to Supply Chain Dive. The company made the decision to halt production at…

Sazerac has recently acquired the renowned small batch spirits producer Western Son Vodka and Distillery based in Texas, marking a significant addition to their portfolio. Known for its diverse range of flavored vodkas and gin distillation, Western Son’s acquisition complements…

As extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging are being implemented in various U.S. states, producers are faced with navigating a new regulatory environment. Currently, seven states (California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington) have enacted EPR…

The Impact of Tariffs on Campbell’s Company During a recent earnings call, CEO Mick Beekhuizen highlighted the challenges faced by Campbell’s Company due to a lack of domestic supply of certain steel derivatives used for canning. This limitation hinders the…

General Mills Announces Closure of Three Manufacturing Plants in Missouri General Mills is closing three manufacturing plants in Missouri as the cereal and snacks company aims to make its supply chain more competitive. The closures, part of a multiyear organizational…

Dive Brief: General Mills has unveiled a new social-first sketch comedy series aimed at promoting various brands within its packaged foods portfolio. The series, titled “The Snacktime Sketch Show,” consists of four episodes, each targeting a different comedic theme. The…

Leftovers is our unique take on a selection of product ideas making waves in the market. Some are fascinating, some are truly innovative, and some are ideas we never saw coming. With the countless pitches we receive, we can’t cover…

One of the leading food companies, J.M. Smucker, is set to invest $120 million in expanding its Hostess manufacturing plant located in Columbus, Georgia. This significant investment will involve the construction of a new building, renovation of existing areas, and…