Snyder’s-Lance to acquire Diamond Foods 10.28.2015 By Keith Nunes The acquisition will add several well-known brands to the Snyder's-Lance portfolio, including Emerald, Diamond and Pop Secret.Read More
Smucker to expand Uncrustables production 10.26.2015 By Keith Nunes The frozen sandwich brand holds a 4% share in the category with 6% household penetration.Read More
Smucker eyeing M.&A. opportunities 10.26.2015 By Keith Nunes The company plans to open an innovation center at its Orrville headquarters in early 2016.Read More
General Mills to invest in small business development 10.22.2015 By Keith Nunes 301 INC has the capabilities to help companies with product development, supply chain management, marketing and channel development.Read More
Rising supply chain costs a key concern for C.P.G. executives 10.22.2015 By Keith Nunes Rising costs and product inventories combined with new retail formats are challenging manufacturers.Read More
Mintel identifies emerging trends in North America 10.21.2015 By Keith Nunes Food and beverage product developers should not ignore the growing influences of sustainability and social media.Read More
Product attributes attractive to baby boomers 10.15.2015 By Keith Nunes Clean label, healthy ingredients and those with specific benefits all resonate with the generation.Read More
Private equity firm acquires Voortman Cookies 10.14.2015 By Keith Nunes Douglas MacFarlane will take over as chief executive officer of the newly acquired company.Read More
The hard sell behind organic, non-G.M.O. production 10.09.2015 By Keith Nunes Despite consumer interest, many producers prefer to focus on producing conventional crops.Read More
SupplySide West exclusive: Protein surges on 10.08.2015 By Keith Nunes Consumer interest is pushing manufacturers to add different forms of protein to new applications.Read More