Finances and Deals

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    The Magnum Ice Cream Company prepares for a ‘new frontier’ after Unilever spin-off

    The Ben and Jerry's owner will become the world’s largest frozen novelty maker in November, benefiting from its diverse portfolio and focus on a single category.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    Campbell’s taps Hershey finance vet for CFO chair

    In a client note, J.P. Morgan said this is “the most active year since 2022” for CFO changes in the food industry. 

    By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Mergers and acquisitions

    Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

    By Food Dive staff
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    Inside Ferrero’s push to become America’s next packaged food giant

    Fresh off its acquisition of WK Kellogg, the sweets maker is investing over $100 million in marketing during the Super Bowl and World Cup to show it’s more than just Nutella and Ferrero Rocher.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Fireball owner builds out vodka portfolio with purchase of Western Son

    The Texas-based vodka and gin brand will give Sazerac expanded production capacity.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Danone to pause litigation as part of truce with Lifeway Foods

    The agreement, which also includes a board refresh, comes two weeks after the dairy giant abandoned plans to acquire the kefir maker.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Holiday shopping insights: How consumers plan to spend, save and celebrate

    Shopkick surveyed more than 8,000 shoppers to understand their holiday shopping plans. Check out the insights now!

    Sept. 29, 2025
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    Splenda owner buys SlimFast for undisclosed amount

    The purchase by Heartland Food Products comes as sales for the weight loss brand have plummeted, with more consumers turning to GLP-1 medications.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Danone abandons acquisition of Lifeway Foods

    The yogurt giant reportedly didn’t believe the two companies could work together effectively and wanted to pursue opportunities within its own portfolio.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Nutrabolt boosts stake in Bloom Nutrition with nearly $160M investment

    The C4 Energy drink maker, Bloom’s largest investor, said the deal will help it attract a broader customer base.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    Ben & Jerry’s cofounders push for independence as Unilever’s ice cream spinoff nears

    The CPG giant’s Magnum Ice Cream unit said the offering is “a proud part” of its business and it has no interest in selling the Cherry Garcia maker.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    How legacy CPG brands can crack the social-first marketing code

    Ten-figure acquisitions, new agency experiments and organizational changes are underway, but the real key may be relinquishing a sense of control.

    By Peter Adams • Sept. 4, 2025
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    Activist investor pushes for PepsiCo turnaround with $4B stake

    Elliott Investment Management said the food and beverage maker has become a “dramatic underperformer,” and there’s a “historic opportunity” to boost its stock price.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Kraft Heinz to break up a decade after mega-merger

    The ketchup and Lunchables giant will create one business for grocery staples and another for sauces, spreads and seasonings.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Post Holdings sells recently acquired pasta business for more than $350M

    The company will retain the part of 8th Avenue's portfolio that includes nut butters, fruit and nut products and granola.

    By • Aug. 29, 2025
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    PepsiCo ups stake in Celsius to 11% with $585M deal

    Celsius also will acquire the beverage giant’s Rockstar Energy drink brand in the U.S. and Canada.

    By • Aug. 29, 2025
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    4 food trends that could define the rest of 2025

    Companies are restructuring operations or rethinking M&A as they feel the heat from slowing sales and face pressure to transform their ingredient lists.

    By , • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Keurig Dr Pepper to buy JDE Peet’s for $18B to boost struggling coffee business

    Once the deal closes, the company plans to separate its coffee and beverage units into two independent, publicly listed operations.

    By • Aug. 25, 2025
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    Beyond Meat taking longer to pay its bills as plant-based sales plunge

    The company said it is “not planning to file for bankruptcy” even as data shows an increase in overdue payments.

    By • Aug. 22, 2025
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    McCormick reaches $750M deal to expand condiments business in Latin America

    The spice giant will become the majority owner of a joint venture in Mexico as it sees strong demand for mayonnaise.  

    By • Aug. 21, 2025
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    Daring Foods acquired by one of Australia’s biggest plant-based meat producers

    The purchase of the vegan chicken brand gives v2food a U.S. foothold as it looks to become a global plant-based leader through a partnership with Ajinomoto.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Monster Energy executives aim to revitalize Thrifty Ice Cream

    A holding company linked to Hilton Schlosberg and Rodney Sacks plans to bring the former Rite Aid-owned brand into new retailers and geographies.

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Bazooka chews up $48B confections space by turning candy into ‘edible entertainment’

    The gum and Ring Pop maker is differentiating itself through innovations that encourage consumers to play with their food.

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Why Kellanova’s snack brands inked first sports deal as a group

    Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts marketer has teamed with U.S. Soccer, the governing body for MLS and the NWSL.

    By Chris Kelly • Aug. 6, 2025
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    B&G Foods continues to sell off brands with the divestment of Le Sueur vegetables

    The company has been actively pruning its portfolio in recent years to sharpen its focus and reduce debt.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Q&A

    Inside the private equity firm giving new life to Chef Boyardee, Pillsbury

    Brynwood Partners purchases well-known brands that have fallen out of favor with large CPG manufacturers, then boosts marketing and innovation to rejuvenate sales, says CEO Henk Hartong.

    By • July 14, 2025