Deal adds private label savory snacks maker to investment firm’s food portfolio.

SNAP households spend 26% more per buyer on CPG food and beverages than non-SNAP households, Circana finds.

Project to build commercial soy powder processing plant in Ontario.

Strategy focuses on more aggressive promotion, innovation and distribution.
 

October performance edges out center-store bakery segment, 210 Analytics reports.

Company says move part of effort to consolidate production.

Product innovation paramount to growth for both brands, CEO says.

Legal tussle in connection with Canadian bread price-fixing scandal continues.

Grocery unit volume grew by highest level in four years.

Marketing campaign touts underperforming brand’s nutritional benefits and product variety.