Month August 2026

Revolution Foods acquires Ardella’s | Food Business News

COMMERCE, CALIF. — Revolution Foods, a school meal provider, has acquired Ardella’s, Carson, Calif. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1975, Ardella’s is a manufacturer of frozen pizzas, burritos and other center-of-plate foods for schools and…

Mondelez bringing Grenade to the US

CHICAGO — Mondelez International, Inc. is introducing its Grenade brand of protein bars in the United States. Grenade products initially will be available at Amazon.com, GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe and Bodybuilding.com with plans to expand retail distribution later this year.…

CEO: Walmart widening price gaps with conventional grocers

BENTONVILLE, ARK. — As consumers continue to grapple with financial pressures, Walmart must keep delivering value and leading on price to fuel growth, president and chief executive officer John Furner said in reporting fiscal 2027 second-quarter results. “Everything we do…

FDA analyzing three color petitions

WASHINGTON — The US Food and Drug Administration is reviewing three petitions, all dealing with natural sources of color for foods and beverages, according to the Aug. 20 Federal Register. The colors are gardenia blue and safflower as well as…

Weak economy, consumer demand shifts hit Flowers Foods

THOMASVILLE, GA. — Intensifying economic pressures, changing consumer preferences and stiffer competition translated into weaker second-quarter results at Flowers Foods, Inc. than the company had anticipated. Particular pressure on the company’s loaf bread business, including its Wonder and Dave’s Killer…

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