Gores Holdings to acquire Hostess Brands 07.05.2016 By Keith Nunes The buyer plans to take the snack maker public with an enterprise value of $2.3 billion.Read More
General Mills to make greater investments in ‘growth brands’ 06.30.2016 By Keith Nunes The company has segmented its product portfolio into growth businesses and foundation businesses.Read More
SunOpta board says company not for sale 06.27.2016 By Keith Nunes The company has hired outside advisors to recommend strategies for enhancing shareholder value.Read More
WhiteWave Foods eyeing $3 billion in additional U.S. plant-based foods sales 06.22.2016 By Keith Nunes The company has invested approximately $1 billion in the category during the past three years.Read More
TreeHouse Foods profiles the private label consumer 06.16.2016 By Keith Nunes As the private label segment has evolved, some consumers cannot differentiate between store brands and national brands.Read More
Culinary trends in transition 06.14.2016 By Keith Nunes Mediterranean cuisine, plant proteins and ancient grains are being incorporated into more products.Read More
Smucker earnings soar on coffee sales, pet food acquisition 06.13.2016 By Keith Nunes The company's U.S. Retail Coffee business saw operating profit rise to $646 million during the year.Read More
B&G Foods hungry for more acquisitions 06.03.2016 By Keith Nunes The company is interested in acquiring brands it can grow rather than create.Read More
McDonald’s embracing innovation at the ‘local’ level 06.02.2016 By Keith Nunes The company's recent test of a fresh burger concept is indicative of its recent innovation efforts.Read More
F.D.A. issues sodium reduction guidance to industry for comment 06.01.2016 By Keith Nunes Guidance features 2-year and 10-year goals for sodium content.Read More