CHICAGO — The Quaker Oats Co., a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., is launching its first breakfast cereal under the Quaker Chewy brand: Quaker Chewy Granola. Quaker Chewy Granola also has 5 grams of protein per serving and is made with…
AUSTIN, MINN. — Hormel brand Skippy is partnering with the Girl Scouts of America to introduce three new varieties of Skippy P.B. Bites featuring Girl Scout Cookie-inspired flavors: coconut caramel, chocolate peanut butter and Adventurefuls. “The new Skippy P.B. Bites…
ATLANTA — This year kicked off with 150,174 convenience stores operating in the United States, a 1.5% increase from a year earlier and reversing a four-year decline, according to the 2023 NACS/NielsenIQ Convenience Industry Store Count report. In-store (non-fuel) sales…
PATERSON, NJ. — SK Capital Partners, LP, a private investment firm focused on specialty materials, ingredients and live sciences sectors, has agreed to acquire J&K Ingredients, Inc., a food and beverage manufacturer and supplier with an emphasis on natural, organic…
ROSEMONT, ILL. — Batory Foods has named Rita Ramirez as chief people and sustainability officer. In her new role, Ms. Ramirez plans to launch The Batory Way Academy program, which will align training to Batory Foods’ business strategy, integrate mentorship…
FRISCO, TEXAS — Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a manufacturer of prepared frozen foods for distribution to retail, convenience stores, clubs, vending, industrial and foodservice, is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Vernon, Calif., by 150,000 square feet. The expansion will include…
CHICAGO — Consumer interest in sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor when choosing a brand, according to new research from data and analytics solution provider NIQ (formerly NielsenIQ). The company’s “Green Divide” report, which examined consumer preferences, attitudes and…
BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Walmart Inc. is building a milk processing plant in Valdosta, Ga. The $350 million facility is scheduled to open in 2025, according to the company. When completed, the plant will supply products to more than 750 Walmart…
TOTOWA, NJ. — Citation Capital, LLC, a private equity firm, is acquiring a majority interest in Cibo Vita. Citation Capital will be Cibo Vita’s first outside shareholder. Cibo Vita is a better-for-you snack company and is known for its flagship brand,…
DE PERE, WIS. — NewTree Fruit Co. has removed 100% of naturally occurring sugars from cranberry juice concentrate. Fruit juice has three naturally occurring sugars, fructose, sucrose, and glucose. To remove the sugars, the company uses a culturing method called de-sugaring.…
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