Food prices a Christmas concern in Ireland
Almost two-thirds of households in Northern Ireland said the rising cost of food was their biggest concern ahead of Christmas, according to a survey.
2023
172 English stories filed on their original news datelines.
Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company reportedly seeking sale
CEC Entertainment is preparing for an auction with a target valuation of $1 billion, per Reuters.
Chobani Enters RTD Coffee Segment With $900 Million Acquisition of La Colombe
As part of the deal, Keurig Dr Pepper will turn its 33% stake in La Colombe into equity in Chobani.
Bird Flu Shuts Down One Cal-Maine Facility
The country’s largest egg producer this week shut down production at a Kansas facility after highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in the flock. No other facilities...
UK Livestock Industry To Unleash TV Campaign Championing Beef, Dairy, and Lamb During Veganuary
AHDB is launching a meat and dairy ad campaign in January to rival Veganuary – but do its sustainability and welfare claims hold up?
Brands level up packaging with digital printing’s customization, consumer connection options
From Taylor Swift-printed Amazon boxes to different versions of the same product, digital inkjet printing enables converters such as Fortis Solutions Group, Printpack and Tetra Pak to meet brands' evolving needs.
White Claw enters nonalcoholic category with zero-proof beverage
The leading brand in the hard seltzer space is capitalizing on the growing number of Gen Z consumers abstaining from alcohol with electrolyte-infused, booze-free drinks in four flavors.
Three Men Charged in Dr. Pepper Syrup Theft, Resale Scheme
Former employees charged with stealing pallets of Dr. Pepper syrup and reselling the product to an Oklahoma City gas station for approximately half the price.
Rise Buys Pies Facilities, Expanding Portfolio of Bakery Products
Rise Baking Co. expands into pie category with purchase of two pie processing facilities in Kent, Wash., and Brampton, Ont., Canada.
WTO sees record high for trade concerns debated at meeting on safe food
A record number of trade issues were raised at the latest World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting on safe food. Delegates at the WTO Committee on Sanitary
Kroger sees results falter, says planned merger with Albertsons is on track
The grocer’s comparable store sales slipped into negative territory during the third quarter even as the company returned to profitability.
New packaging for own-brand Asda pet food reflects bond between consumers and their pets
Asda has collaborated with STORMBRANDS to update its own-label pet food packaging with a ‘bold, playful look and feel’ designed to tap into consumers’ affection for their pets and increase their faith in own-brand options. With the relaunch of the Hero dog food and Tiger cat food ranges,
Danone Invests to Reduce Dairy Farm Methane Emissions
The multinational joins the Global Methane Hub to fund the Enteric Fermentation R&D Accelerator.
The FTC is apparently investigating the Subway sale
The federal agency has opened an investigation into the $9.6 billion sale of the sandwich giant to Roark Capital, according to Politico.
Utz Brands Names Chief Supply Chain Officer and Chief Transformation Officer
Mitchell Arends joins from Kraft Heinz, current COO Cary Devore gets an additional title.
With BC's Wild Salmon Under Threat, Canadian Govt Funds Whole-Cut Plant-Based Solution
Three companies are working on a whole-cut vegan salmon, a Canadian favourite, with financial support from the government.
