When Casey Keller assumed the role of CEO at B&G Foods, the parent company of Green Giant, four years ago, his focus went beyond beans, taco shells, and pasta sauces. As a seasoned professional in the consumer packaged goods industry…
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Key Points: McCormick & Co. raised its projected tariff impact for 2025 to approximately $140 million due to existing and new tariffs, with new tariffs accounting for two-thirds of the levy impact in the third quarter. The company plans to…
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Chomps, a rapidly growing brand, has announced plans to construct a second dedicated facility to produce meat sticks in response to the increasing demand for these convenient, protein-rich snacks. The new 160,000-square-foot plant, located in Beatrice, Nebraska, is projected to…
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Social Media and At-Home Dining Driving Innovation in Food Industry With social media and the trend of dining at home on the rise, food companies are facing increasing pressure to innovate at a rapid pace. In the past, food innovation…
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As the demand for private label products continues to rise, more CPG manufacturers are expected to take legal action against retailers they believe are producing copycat items. J.M. Smucker recently filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s, claiming that the grocery…
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Keurig Dr Pepper has secured $7 billion in funding from private-equity firms to support its $18 billion acquisition of JDE Peet’s. This investment comes as the company addresses concerns from investors regarding its planned separation into two independent entities post-acquisition.…
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Welcome to our Blog! With the holiday season fast approaching, food companies are facing familiar challenges in ensuring their inventory is not only secure, but also ready to move efficiently and responsively. In today’s ever-changing landscape of tariff volatility, shifting…
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Celebrities Embrace Non-Alcoholic Beer Brands It’s not uncommon for celebrities to endorse alcohol brands, but now they are also venturing into the world of non-alcoholic beverages. Hollywood stars like actor Charlie Sheen and comedian John Mulaney have recently announced their…
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Key Takeaways: Flowers Foods, known for brands like Wonder Bread, announced the appointment of D. Anthony Scaglione as its new CFO, effective January 1. He will succeed Steve Kinsey, who is retiring at the end of the year. Scaglione’s appointment…
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As more breweries aim for net-zero emissions, some are turning to heat pumps as an alternative to gas boilers. Companies like Guinness and New Belgium Brewing are investing in electrified heat and steam technology to reduce their environmental impact. AtmosZero,…