Del Monte Foods Inc., a division of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., reaffirmed its long-standing connection to Pittsburgh by making the city its central hub. The announcement comes after Fresh Del Monte recently acquired Del Monte Foods, which has a long history in the Steel City and will continue operating there. Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del […]
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General Mills Promotes McNabb To COO
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based General Mills has promoted Dana McNabb to chief operating officer, effective June 1. McNabb will continue to report to Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening and join General Mills’ board of directors. In addition to her current accountabilities leading North America Retail and North America Pet, McNabb will add responsibility for all General Mills’ […]
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Kraft Heinz Launches Restaurant Edition Mac & Cheese Lineup
The Kraft Heinz Co. has debuted its first lineup of Kraft Mac & Cheese featuring restaurant-style flavors, rolling out nationwide this month. The “Restaurant Edition” line features three varieties – Parmesan Pesto with gemelli noodles, Romano Cacio e Pepe with pipette noodles and Monterey Jack Caramelized Onion with cavatappi noodles. Each 9.5-ounce box contains 30 […]
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Barilla Climbs To No. 9 In Global RepTrak 100
Barilla has been named the world’s leading food company for reputation in the 2026 Global RepTrak 100, climbing 16 spots to ninth place overall and entering the global top 10 for the first time. This marks the third consecutive year the Parma, Italy-based company has led the food sector in the annual ranking. The study, […]
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Lindsay Rolls Out Latin-Inspired Jarred Olives At Albertsons
Lindsay Olives is rolling out a new line of Latin-inspired jarred olives to appeal to grocery shoppers seeking global flavors. Launched in mid-March, they feature the flavors of Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the company. Designed for snacking, cooking and/or entertaining, the varieties are Sofrito Style, Pimiento Picantito and Escabeche Style. Sofrito […]
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Circana Names 2025 U.S. CPG Growth Leaders
Circana has released its 14th annual U.S. CPG Growth Leaders report, identifying the top-performing consumer-packaged goods companies across five revenue tiers. The 2025 analysis found that private label and smaller manufacturers generating under $1 billion in annual sales are gaining market share, while retail food and beverage sales grew 3 percent and non-food sales slowed […]
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Sesajal To Build $30M Edible Oil Facility In Temple, Texas
Sesajal, a Mexican manufacturer of edible oils, will invest $30 million to build a new warehousing and production facility in Temple, Texas. The Temple Economic Development Corporation announced the project, which will bring a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to 13 acres in the Temple Industrial Park. Construction is expected to break ground in mid-2026 with completion […]
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Toufayan Bakeries Launches Seed Oil-Free Wraps Nationwide
Toufayan Bakeries, the Ridgefield, New Jersey-based family-owned bakery, has made its full line of seed oil-free wraps available nationally and on Amazon. The wraps, made with avocado oil in place of traditional seed oils, come in five varieties: Classic, Whole Wheat, Sundried Tomato, Garlic Pesto and Savory Spinach. The launch taps into growing consumer demand […]