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Hershey to Purchase Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels Inc.

The acquisition of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels Inc. will complement Hershey’s growing salty snacking portfolio and create an opportunity to reach new consumers in new occasions, advancing Hershey’s snacking powerhouse vision.

November 10, 2021

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Utz Brands Buying Artisan Chip Maker RW Garcia

Utz Brands subsidiaries are purchasing the equity and certain real estate assets related to the operation of Scott’s Valley, Calif.-based, family-owned RW Garcia for $56 million.

November 5, 2021

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Snacking Soared in 2020: Growth to Continue at Slower Speed

Read about current snacking trends and market updates presented by SNAC International at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and in their State of the Industry report.

November 2, 2021

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The Coca-Cola Company Fully Acquires Bodyarmor

The company is paying $5.6 billion in cash for the remaining 85% of the line of sports performance and hydration beverages that’s on track for $1.4 billion in retail sales this year.

November 2, 2021

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Tyson Foods Planning New Facility in Kentucky

The $355 million site in Bowling Green will produce Jimmy Dean and Wright Brand bacon products and is expected to create 450 full-time jobs.

November 1, 2021

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AB InBev Posts Strong Third-quarter Results

AB InBev’s Q3 total volumes and revenue have grown substantially due to the reopening of on-trade, consumers’ willingness to trade up for their favorite brands, and other significant factors.

October 28, 2021

Sustainability

How Bumble Bee Seafood is Transitioning Multipack Shrink Wrap to Recyclable Cartons

The company produces 26 million multipacks each year, and saw an opportunity to transition to more readily recyclable packaging through a partnership with R.A Jones.

October 27, 2021

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Weston Foods Fresh and Frozen Businesses Being Sold for Almost $1 Billion

Canadian baker FGF Brands is set to acquire the George Weston Limited segments that serve retail and foodservice customers throughout Canada and the U.S.

October 27, 2021

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Coke Florida Expanding Operations

The purchase significantly expands operational capacity and positions the company to meet the demands of its fast-growing customer and consumer base of Polk County, Fla. and surrounding areas.

October 26, 2021

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McCormick to Open New Headquarters in Melbourne, Australia

The state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly, multi-purpose head office will incorporate a state-of-the-art technical innovation center, a logistics center, and new corporate offices.

October 22, 2021

Industry News

Journey Foods Launches JourneyLabs as It Moves to Simplify Food Innovation

The Austin-based food tech company’s new program will involve partnerships with a number of public institutions that see the potential benefit in funding the building of the future of food.

October 22, 2021

Industry News

Russell Stokes Named CEO of Kind North America

Stokes will lead Kind North America’s efforts to further uphold and expand the Kind Promise, a set of nutrition principles that have guided the company’s innovation since its founding.

October 21, 2021

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Stellar Promotes 6 Leaders After Successful Fiscal Year

The key members of Stellar’s senior management team have been major contributors to the company’s success and will continue to drive its business forward in 2022 and beyond.

October 21, 2021