The Ferrero Group has agreed to acquire WK Kellogg Co. for $23 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of $3.1 billion. The acquisition, which includes the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of WK Kellogg Co.’s portfolio of breakfast cereals across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, expands Ferrero’s reach with renowned brands and strong consumer relevance. Upon the […]
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NGA, IFDA Begin Partnership For Industry Education
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have begun a partnership aimed at strengthening the food distribution industry through shared educational resources and thought leadership. As part of the alliance, NGA will join the 2025 IFDA Solutions Conference – set for Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Columbus, Ohio – as an […]
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Ahold Delhaize Announces CTO Succession Plan
Ahold Delhaize has appointed Jan Brecht as chief technology officer (CTO) and member of the executive committee, effective Sept. 26. He will succeed Ben Wishart, who has decided to step down as a member of the executive committee and leave the company after 12 years in the CTO role. Brecht will join the company as […]
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Study Finds Younger Generations Pick Other Retailers Over Supermarkets
The latest study from The Feedback Group finds that supermarkets continue to win favor with older generations but are losing ground with younger shoppers. When considering their most recent visit, among Silent Generation and Boomer consumers, supermarkets register as the top destination for food shopping. However, Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X prefer other retailers, […]
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FMI Welcomes Tanner As Director, Legal Operations
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named Jessica Tanner as its director of legal operations, where she will serve as a key advisor to the organization on legal operations, regulatory strategy and policy. Specifically, Tanner will work alongside FMI counsel and Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) and FMI leadership to ensure compliance with relevant […]
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The Hershey Co. Names Next President, CEO
The Hershey Company has appointed Kirk Tanner to succeed Michele Buck as president and CEO, effective Aug. 18. Buck, who announced her intention to retire from the company at the beginning of this year, will work with Tanner in a senior advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition. “I am thrilled to see Kirk step into the […]
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IGA Partners With NWPB To Boost Watermelon Awareness
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has begun a partnership with the National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) to launch a second-half 2025 shopper marketing and retailer education campaign designed to boost watermelon awareness, drive in-store engagement and support IGA retailers. Kicking off in July, the multimedia campaign leverages IGA’s retail media network, digital circulars and in-store […]
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SQFI Appoints Anderson VP, Business Development
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association, has added Rachel Anderson as VP of business development. Anderson brings more than two decades of leadership in strategic sales, marketing and supply chain operations, enhancing SQFI’s mission to offer food safety and quality certification programs worldwide. “Rachel brings a wealth […]