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Kraft Heinz overhauls operating structure to accelerate growth
The Kool-Aid maker is reorganizing into three units and cutting senior leadership in a bid to turn around declining sales.
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Better together: Hershey’s combined sweets and snacks business pays off for retailers, consumers
The merging of the company’s sweet, salty and protein brands under one umbrella called “One Hershey” allows the Reese’s maker to boost sales and help stores plan for big events.
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Anheuser-Busch invests $20M in Michelob Ultra production in bet on beer rebound
The Bud Light owner will upgrade brewery and packaging equipment at facilities across Missouri after executives expressed optimism that the worst is over for the industry.
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Why Fiji Water temporarily operated its own shipping network
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the company to run a dedicated route until capacity improved.
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Chobani sued by Danone over high-protein yogurt claims
The Oikos maker said its rival is engaging in “unfair competition and consumer deception” to make its product more appealing to shoppers.
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Former Red Bull exec tapped to lead turnaround at Zevia
The better-for-you beverage company said Alexandre Ruberti will replace Amy Taylor, who resigned to run a National Women’s Soccer League team, as president and CEO.
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Bill in Congress targets ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging
The No Toxics in Food Packaging Act seeks to ban PFAS, phthalates, BPA and certain other substances from food packaging and food processing materials.
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Campbell’s launches gluten-free chicken noodle soup in partnership with Banza
The offering comes as big snack brands like Cheez-It and Oreo lean into the gluten-free market, which is forecast to reach $14 billion by 2032.
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JBS to close meat plants in manufacturing reshuffle
The company plans to lay off at least 2,000 workers as it shutters a Pennsylvania beef processing facility and makes changes at majority-owned Pilgrim’s Pride.
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PepsiCo expanding autonomous truck use in its supply chain
The multiyear deal with Gatik will help the food and beverage giant increase capacity in "hard to staff" areas of its transportation network.
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Nestlé USA removes artificial colors in all food and beverages
The Nesquik maker joined other food manufacturers last year in pledging to eliminate synthetic dyes from the rest of its portfolio following pressure from the Trump administration.
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4 strategies for product extensions that build brand value and momentum
Learn how to drive incremental sales with extensions that strengthen your brand
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG