Month October 2023

Nestle products may complement GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

VEVEY, SWITZERLAND — The increasing use of GLP-1 agonists drugs for type 2 diabetes and weight loss could present opportunities for Nestle SA. “I believe we have important contributions to make,” said Ulf Mark Schneider, chief executive officer, in an…

Resiliency prevails in snacking segment

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Snacking definitely remains a lifestyle, with 49% of consumers snacking three times or more a day, and it’s still growing, especially among younger consumers who are fueling this dynamic trend, according to Circana’s 2023 Snacking Survey.…

Joseph’s Bakery introduces Heart Friendly pita bread

LAWRENCE, MASS. — Joseph’s Bakery, a manufacturer of pita and lavash flatbreads in the United States, is launching its Heart Friendly pita bread, which is certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification program. According to the company, this…

Webster takes over as publisher of Food Business News

KANSAS CITY — Sosland Publishing has named Bruce Webster as publisher of Food Business News, effective Oct. 19. Mr. Webster previously was associate publisher of Food Business News and was instrumental in the launch of Food Business News in March…

Frito-Lay debuts Cheetos Pretzels | Food Business News

PLANO, TEXAS — Frito-Lay North America, a division of Purchase, NY-based PepsiCo, Inc., is launching Cheetos Pretzels. According to the company, one side of the pretzel is covered in Cheetle dust and the other is a pretzel. Frito-Lay also said…

Arbor Investments and the power of private equity, part II

L. Joshua Sosland, the president of Sosland Publishing Co., sat down with the leaders of Arbor Investments, a private equity firm specializing in the food business to produce this two-part series. In Part I, the Arbor team described how the…

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