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- Lifeway rejects Danone’s second takeover offerby Christopher Doering on November 20, 2024 at 3:25 pm
The kefir company said the revised $27 a-share proposal substantially undervalues” its business.
- Nature’s Bakery bucking slowdown in snack bars with healthier offeringby Christopher Doering on November 20, 2024 at 3:18 pm
The Mars-owned brand is posting double-digit growth and wooing consumers by solving “a real problem” with its whole grain and fruit products.
- How a cancer diagnosis helped create a ‘cookie dough mogul’by Elizabeth Flood on November 20, 2024 at 3:10 pm
CEO Loren Castle talks strategy and lessons learned from creating better-for-you brand Sweet Loren’s.
- Ben & Jerry’s sues parent company Unilever for stifling its stance on Gazaby Zoya Mirza on November 19, 2024 at 7:04 pm
The ice-cream maker said Unilever threatened to “dismantle” its independent board and sue its board members if it issued a statement calling for a “ceasefire” in the region.
- JM Smucker opens Uncrustables facility in Alabamaby Joelle Anselmo on November 19, 2024 at 4:44 pm
The food giant’s $1.1 billion investment marks the third manufacturing location dedicated to the brand.
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- Chipotle reaches 1K Chipotlane milestoneby Julie Littman on November 20, 2024 at 3:04 pm
The fast casual chain is also on track to open a record number of restaurants this year in the range of 285 to 315 units.
- Paytronix upgrades its software weeks after being acquiredby Brett Dworski on November 20, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Additions include an AI tool that answers retailers’ questions and a group of features meant to help operators manage and process online orders.
- Smoothie King hires Red Robin exec as CIOby Julie Littman on November 20, 2024 at 1:13 pm
Jyoti Lynch is tasked with creating a comprehensive technology strategy to enhance the guest experience and improve franchise profitability.
- Wendy’s hires Ken Cook to succeed Gunther Plosch as CFOby Aneurin Canham-Clyne on November 19, 2024 at 4:17 pm
Cook, a former UPS financial exec, joins the company as it closes some weak stores but sees overall sales strength relative to other QSR burger chains.
- GoTo Foods names former IHOP exec as chief commercial officerby Julie Littman on November 19, 2024 at 3:16 pm
Kieran Donahue will oversee various aspects of the commercial division, including marketing, branding and consumer insights and analytics.
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- Target misses Q3 earnings expectations, lowers guidanceby Nate Delesline III on November 20, 2024 at 10:48 pm
While the retailer’s food and beverage category grew in the low single digits in Q3, a deceleration in discretionary demand and multiple cost pressures caused headwinds.
- Trump’s tariff plan is likely to push up grocery prices, economists sayby Sam Silverstein on November 20, 2024 at 4:40 pm
The U.S.’s reliance on food and beverages from abroad has grown over the years, creating a potentially significant exposure under the president-elect’s plan.
- Inside the Store: Uncle Giuseppe’s brings Italy to Long Islandby Peyton Bigora on November 20, 2024 at 3:59 pm
Numerous foodservice offerings and housemade products aim to cater to the dense Italian-American population in New York and New Jersey.
- Meijer to add nearly 500 electric charging stallsby Catherine Douglas Moran on November 20, 2024 at 2:22 pm
The electric vehicle charging company plans to deploy up to 480 fast-charging stalls in as many as 60 of the retailer’s locations.
- Instacart, DoorDash tackle consumers’ grocery affordability concernsby Catherine Douglas Moran on November 19, 2024 at 5:10 pm
The companies’ efforts come as the industry looks to make online shopping more appealing to price-conscious consumers.
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- November/December 2024 Food & Beverage Reporter Magazineby fbreporter on November 15, 2024 at 11:59 am
As the election dust settles, South Africa gets a new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment: Dion George. The key tasks he now takes onboard include the commitment to addressing climate change and South Africa’s just energy transition to a low carbon economy. The new minister highlighted that the protection of our biodiversity and the conservation of our natural resources is crucial as he aims to strike a sustainable balance between the environment and industry needs. In keeping with this theme of climate change awareness, this month’s issue provides insight into exciting and innovative campaigns in the industry aimed at addressing environmental impact.
- Celebrating excellence in South Africa’s Butchery Industry: The 20th Annual Best Business Cleaver Awardsby fbreporter on November 8, 2024 at 8:50 am
The 20th Annual Best Business Cleaver Awards took place from October 23rd to 25th, 2024, recognising the most distinguished butchers across South Africa who exemplify excellence in customer service, product quality, and business innovation. For all the winners in the Legends and Consumer Favourite categories across South Africa, please visit www.bestbusiness.co.za. This prestigious event, which marks
- ALPLA opens state-of-the-art recycling plant in South Africaby fbreporter on November 8, 2024 at 8:36 am
ALPLA is entering the South African PET recycling market. Approximately one and a half years after the start of construction, the packaging and recycling specialist is opening a state-of-the-art plant in Ballito. The company has invested 60 million euros in the new plant in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. From 2025, the ALPLArecycling division will produce
- Husky leads circular packaging innovation at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024by fbreporter on November 5, 2024 at 8:44 am
Husky TechnologiesTM, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, has returned to exhibit at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 taking place in Dubai, UAE from November 5-7. Husky’s booth, located in Hall 2, Stand B 2-4, highlights the company’s latest technologies, solutions, and services designed to enable the circular economy across the
- What To Look Forward To In Our January Magazineby fbreporter on October 30, 2024 at 5:39 pm
VEGANUARY First launched in 2014, Veganuary is a global phenomenon, growing fromv3 300 participants to close on 800 000 in 2023. The growing popularity of vegan and vegetarianism is undisputed. Between 10 and 12% of consumers in South Africa committed to eating less meat and animal-derived ingredients. Our feature unpacks some of the biggest ingredient trends
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- Vow launches cultured quail ‘foie gras,’ becomes first company to sell multiple cultured meat products in various marketsby Phoebe Fraser on November 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Vow launches cultured quail ‘foie gras,’ becomes first company to sell multiple cultured meat products in various markets.
- FrieslandCampina consolidates production network in the Netherlands, impacting 186 jobsby Melissa Bradshaw on November 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm
FrieslandCampina has revealed plans to optimise its production network in the Netherlands, resulting in the loss of 186 jobs.
- Little Latke launches ‘world’s first’ shelf-stable potato latke crispsby Rafaela Sousa on November 20, 2024 at 11:30 am
Little Latke has launched what it claims is ‘the world’s first’ shelf-stable potato latke crisps.
- Start-up of the month: Power Leaves Corpby Siân Yates on November 20, 2024 at 11:00 am
We speak to Pat McCutcheon, CEO of Power Leaves, a manufacturer and international distributor of de-cocainised coca leaf derivatives.
- Nestlé to spin off water brands into standalone business in push for growthby Rafaela Sousa on November 20, 2024 at 10:16 am
Nestlé has announced plans to spin off its water and premium beverages division into a standalone global business.
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- Athletic Brewing launches limited-edition brew with Netflixon November 20, 2024 at 3:58 pm
Marine Odyssey contains premium ingredients, the brewery adds, including carefully selected hops and grains.
- Beverage-makers utilize tea as an ingredient for plethora of reasonson November 20, 2024 at 5:00 am
Various consumer trends, especially health and wellness trends, emphasize desire for tea as an ingredient in beverages.
- Riboli Family Wines’ San Antonio Grape Red and San Antonio Porton November 20, 2024 at 5:00 am
Riboli Family Wines announced the launch of two new high-ABV sweet wines ahead of the holidays: San Antonio Grape Red and San Antonio Port, expanding their esteemed San Antonio Wines portfolio in the United States.
- Ocean Spray Mulled Blackberry Pearon November 19, 2024 at 5:00 am
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. unveiled its-first-ever limited-edition juice drink flavor inspired by the taste and feel of the holiday season: Ocean Spray Mulled Blackberry Pear Juice Drink.
- Food grade lubricants protect products, deliver on sustainabilityon November 19, 2024 at 5:00 am
The phrase “better safe than sorry” might get tossed around by parents reminding their kids to grab a jacket and other day-to-day tasks, but it takes on more serious implications when it comes to the safety of food and beverage products throughout processing and packaging.
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- Hennessy staff strike continues over alleged Chinese bottling proposalby Fiona Holland on November 20, 2024 at 1:46 pm
Hennessy employees in France remain on strike over what they claim are plans from LVMH to bottle Cognac in China.
- Heineken breweries strikes in Netherlands set to continueby Fiona Holland on November 20, 2024 at 12:44 pm
Hundreds of employees at two Heineken breweries have gone on strike today (20 November) in a dispute over pay.
- Electrolit plans first US production facility with $400m investmentby Vishnu Priyan on November 20, 2024 at 12:35 pm
Hydration beverage brand Electrolit is set to build a $400m manufacturing facility spread across 600,000ft2 in Waco, Texas.
- Artisan Spirits eyes North America for Stanhope whiskey growthby Fiona Holland on November 20, 2024 at 10:56 am
Artisan Spirits is entering Canada with Stanhope this month, and hopes to bring the liquid to the US by April or May next year.
- BrewDog bars in Mumbai ‘close’by Dean Best on November 20, 2024 at 9:30 am
BrewDog’s pair of bars in the Indian city of Mumbai have reportedly closed, leaving the UK brewer and pub group with two in the country.
- Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Lifeway Rejects Second Danone Purchase Offerby BevNET.com Staff on November 20, 2024 at 9:34 pm
Lifeway Foods spent little time weighing a second acquisition offer from Danone North America, and the answer is still “no.” The kefir producer officially rejected Danone’s proposal this morning, which included acquiring all remaining Lifeway shares for $27 per share – around $307 million total.
- Bawi Closes $3.5M To Scale Operationsby Lukas Southard on November 20, 2024 at 3:41 pm
Agua fresca maker Bawi has raised a $3.5 million seed round led by a $1.5 million infusion from Brand Foundry as the Austin-based brand scales operations for a distribution push in 2025.
- BellRing Brands: Premier Protein Growth Leads to Strong Q4, Full Year Resultsby Brad Avery on November 19, 2024 at 8:04 pm
BellRing Brands finished its 2024 fiscal year on a high, with strong volume growth for its Premier Protein brand driving net sales to the high end of expectations in its Q4 and full year earnings report..
- BevNET 2024 Spirits Awards: Submit Your Nominations by Friday 11/22by BevNET.com Staff on November 19, 2024 at 6:20 pm
This is the last week to submit your nominations for BevNET’s 2024 Spirits Awards. Nominations close this Friday, November 22.
- Vanishing Spirits: ‘Sophisticated’ Tequila Heist Highlights Hard Liquor Hijackingby Ferron Salniker on November 19, 2024 at 4:19 pm
If you’re looking for Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequila, you might be out of luck thanks to an Oceans 13-level heist that disappeared two truckloads of tequila last week.