Cleveland, Ohio-based Eagle Foods, the CPG company with brands such as Hamburger Helper and Suddenly! (pasta sides), is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The company was founded in 2015 by Kelso & Co. acquiring businesses from J.M. Smuckers, including Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk, Magnolia Sweetened Condensed Milk, PET Milk and Milnot Evaporated […]
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The Kraft Heinz Co. To Separate Into 2 Companies
The Kraft Heinz Co.’s board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off designed to enable stronger performance while preserving the scale to compete in today’s environment. The separation aims to maximize Kraft Heinz’s capabilities and brands while reducing complexity, allowing both […]
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Ferrero To Acquire WK Kellogg Co.
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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The J.M. Smucker Co. To Remove FD&C Colors
The J.M. Smucker Co. has committed to remove FD&C colors from all consumer food products by the end of 2027. While the majority of the company’s consumer foods are already free of FD&C colors, this removal will impact its sugar-free fruit spreads and ice cream toppings as well as certain products from its Hostess brand portfolio. […]
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General Mills To Remove Certified Colors From Portfolio By 2026
General Mills plans to remove certified colors from all its U.S. cereals and all kindergarten-12th grade school foods by summer 2026. In addition, the company will work to remove certified colors from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027. This change impacts a small portion of General Mills’ K-12 school portfolio, as […]
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Natural Grocers Expands Standards For Household Cleaning Products
Natural Grocers is expanding its product standards to reflect the latest research and the company’s commitment to human and environmental health. The grocer introduced its household cleaning standards in 2016, offering alternatives to conventional products. The company’s updates reflect growing scientific understanding about the impact that certain common ingredients can have on indoor air quality, […]
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Catania Oils’ Basile Named To Dealmaker Hall Of Famers
Catania Oils, one of Massachusetts’ largest manufacturers, recently announced that CEO Anthony Basile was named to Smart Business Network’s 2025 Boston Class of Dealmaker Hall of Famers. The Boston Dealmakers Conference was held March 20 at The Westin Copley Place. Catania Oils, a family-owned business for 125 years, has grown into the Northeast’s leading processor […]