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- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf hires Taco Bell vet as president, head of Americasby Julie Littman on February 21, 2025 at 3:51 pm
Tara Hinkle, who also spent over a decade at Starbucks, will oversee the chain’s growth strategy in the Americas.
- Bloomin’ Brands lays off 100 corporate employeesby Julie Littman on February 21, 2025 at 3:33 pm
The cuts at its Tampa, Florida, support center represent a 17% reduction and follow corporate layoffs at Dine Brands, Starbucks and Denny’s.
- Pinstripes CFO departs, company explores strategic alternativeby Aneurin Canham-Clyne on February 21, 2025 at 3:11 pm
The eatertainment brand saw same-store sales fall 7.7% last quarter, and failed to maintain a leverage ratio required by a financing covenant.
- Church’s Texas Chicken appoints CEOby Julie Littman on February 21, 2025 at 2:32 pm
Roland Gonzalez, who served as COO for the past two years, takes over at the chain as it aims to grow systemwide sales from $1.5 billion to $2 billion.
- Shake Shack to open kitchen innovation lab in Atlanta this yearby Julie Littman on February 20, 2025 at 4:22 pm
The company will test equipment and layouts at the lab without having to build new restaurants, accelerating the rollout of processes and optimizations.
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- Walmart’s push for convenience pays off in membership growthby Bryan Wassel on February 21, 2025 at 10:10 pm
Investments in same-day and express delivery drove e-commerce sales and membership growth for Walmart+ and Sam’s Club.
- Consumer confusion holds back sales of natural and organic products, research findsby Sam Silverstein on February 21, 2025 at 4:17 pm
Three-quarters of Acosta survey respondents said they recently bought at least one natural or organic item, but 40% think the terms mean the same thing.
- The Friday Checkout: Are major changes coming to SNAP?by Grocery Dive Staff on February 21, 2025 at 3:53 pm
The food assistance program faces potential funding cuts and changes to the list of eligible items. Should grocers be worried?
- Sprouts readies for chainwide launch of first loyalty programby Peyton Bigora on February 21, 2025 at 1:57 pm
After testing the program last year, the grocer will begin a phased rollout in Q3, CEO Jack Sinclair told investors.
- Walmart credits grocery as a ‘standout category’ fueling earningsby Peyton Bigora and Catherine Douglas Moran on February 20, 2025 at 4:27 pm
The retailer also saw significant gains in e-commerce during its latest quarter as U.S. sales for the channel increased 20%.
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- Molson Coors appoints Simon Kerry as Western Europe managing directorby Melissa Bradshaw on February 21, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Molson Coors Beverage Company has appointed Simon Kerry as managing director of its Western Europe division.
- Wells and Ferrero put ice cream twist on popular chocolate barsby Rafaela Sousa on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Wells Enterprises and Ferrero North America have partnered to launch a new range of ice cream candy bars.
- Retro revival: Tapping into the nostalgia trendby Siân Yates on February 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Nostalgia has emerged as a powerful trend in the food & beverage industry, offering consumers the reassuring sense of familiarity they seek.
- Kate Farms adds new strawberry flavour to Pediatric Peptide 1.0 rangeby Melissa Bradshaw on February 21, 2025 at 11:00 am
Plant-based medical nutrition brand Kate Farms has added a new organic, natural strawberry flavour to its Pediatric Peptide 1.0 range.
- Aldi to invest £67m in store upgrades in 2025by Rafaela Sousa on February 21, 2025 at 10:00 am
Aldi has announced that it will invest £67 million in upgrading its existing stores across the UK in 2025.
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- Sprecher Brewing, Assassin’s Creed Shadows unveil to limited-edition canon February 21, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Sprecher Brewing Co. teamed up with Ubisoft to release a limited-edition 16-ounce root beer can in celebration of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the highly anticipated next chapter in the video game series.
- Jarritos JARRIBOBAon February 21, 2025 at 5:00 am
Jarritos, a beloved Mexican soda brand known for its bold flavors and rich cultural roots, announced the newest addition to its sweet suite of beverages rooted in culture and connection: JARRIBOBA.
- Celsius Holdings to acquire Alani Nuon February 20, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Celsius Holdings Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alani Nutrition LLC (Alani Nu) for $1.8 billion including $150 million in tax assets for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion, comprising a mix of cash and stock.
- G.O.A.T. Fuel limited-edition can features Jerry Riceon February 20, 2025 at 3:00 pm
G.O.A.T. Fuel, the performance-driven premium sports energy drink co-founded by legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, released its second limited-edition can, featuring Rice’s iconic image and signature.
- NÜTRL will ‘Keep It Tasty’ in new campaign, highlight new flavoron February 20, 2025 at 2:23 pm
The campaign highlights NÜTRL Lime and the belief that great taste is meant to be shared.
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- Trump’s tariffs: how can food and drinks companies respond?by Simon Creasey on February 21, 2025 at 3:45 pm
Blunt instruments like tariffs are a zero-sum game but manufacturers can work to ensure they are not too badly affected.
- Golden Grail Beverages calls off UPDC Beverages asset purchase agreement by Shivam Mishra on February 21, 2025 at 1:19 pm
Golden Grail Beverages has ended its asset acquisition agreement with United Product Development Corporation (UPDC Beverages).
- Celsius to snap up Alani Nutrition by Shivam Mishra on February 21, 2025 at 12:57 pm
Celsius has signed an agreement to acquire Alani Nutrition (Alani Nu), a health and wellness drinks brand, in a cash-stock deal worth $1.8bn.
- Constellation Brands takes minority stake in functional drinks maker Hiyoby Eszter Racz on February 21, 2025 at 12:26 pm
US drinks giant Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in local non-alcoholic functional beverage maker Hiyo.
- Marchesi Antinori buys US-based Arcadia Vineyardby Vishnu Priyan on February 21, 2025 at 11:32 am
Marchesi Antinori has acquired Napa Valley’s Arcadia Vineyard from the Winiarski family, through its Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.