Industry News

Coca-Cola Names Incoming President, North America Operating Unit

Jennifer Mann is set to succeed Alfredo Rivera in the role when he steps down after 38 years with the Coca-Cola system.

August 29, 2022

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Kellogg Names CEO Designate of North America Cereal Co.

The appointment of Gary Pilnick is expected to help enable the business to continue building momentum and capitalize on long-term opportunities for investment and profit growth.

August 24, 2022

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Coca-Cola Names John Murphy as Incoming President and CFO

Brian Smith, who has been with the company for 25 years and has served as Coca-Cola’s president and chief operating officer since 2019, is set to retire at the end of September.

August 22, 2022

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Tyson Foods Investing $200 Million in Amarillo, Texas, Beef Plant

The expansion will modernize the facility, incorporating enhanced automation and new technologies to improve operational efficiencies, and prioritize team member safety, ergonomics, and food safety.

August 19, 2022

Industry News

Bimbo Launching Latin America’s Largest Food Business Accelerator

The company will be investing in startups and scale-ups in the bakery and snacks sector, whose projects stand out for their sustainable practices, value propositions and business models.

August 18, 2022

Beverage

Cannabis Drinks Expo 2022: Growing the Category

Second-annual event highlights trending topics in this budding CPG segment.

August 15, 2022

Industry News

Mondelēz Completes Acquisition of Clif Bar

The transaction creates a $1 billion global snack bar entity and builds on the company’s strategy to prioritize fast-growing snacking segments in key geographies

August 15, 2022

Industry News

TreeHouse Foods Getting $950 Million for Portion of Meal Preparation Business

The move will provide the company greater management focus, improve its consistency of execution, and promote more concentrated growth of its private-label snacking and beverage business.

August 12, 2022

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OpX Offers Updated FAT Guidance

Major update includes integration of the Virtual FAT work product, now an appendix versus a stand-alone product.

August 11, 2022

Industry News

PepsiCo Invests $550 Million in Energy Drink Maker Celsius

PepsiCo made the transaction to help to strengthen its ties to energy drinks, one of the fastest-growing beverage segments outside of alcohol, as soda consumption continues to fall.

August 9, 2022

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Mars Petcare Spending $82 Million to Upgrade Missouri Facility

The project, which includes the installation of new processing and packaging machinery, will increase the site’s production capacity for dog and cat treats by more than 75%.

August 8, 2022

Industry News

Tyson Foods Breaks Ground on $180 Million Illinois Facility Expansion

The company is investing $180 million to add automated warehousing and robotics, and create seven new production lines.

August 4, 2022

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Emmi Roth Breaking Ground on 134,000-sq-ft Wisconsin Facility

The 134,000-sq-ft facility will add to the company’s conversion and distribution capabilities.

August 3, 2022