CINCINNATI, – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its Family of Companies are seeking to hire more than 25,000 associates as it readies for the holiday season and beyond. Candidates are invited to explore rewarding roles across the business, from front end clerks, baggers and deli bakery clerks to pharmacy technicians, Kroger delivery drivers […]
PURCHASE, N.Y. and AUSTIN, Texas, – PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) (“PepsiCo”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Garza Food Ventures LLC, dba Siete Foods (“Siete”) for $1.2 billion. The acquisition will complement PepsiCo’s portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings. […]
ROLLE—ADM (NYSE: ADM) announced a new logistics initiative with the deployment of Voltloader electric tractor units for the direct delivery of flour from ADM’s processing facility in Corby, Northamptonshire, to Jacksons Bakery, in Corby. ADM first introduced the use of Voltloader trucks in April 2024. The programme aimed to help decrease the carbon footprint linked […]
16 July 2024, Brussels – Oslo: PepsiCo Europe and Yara announced today a long-term partnership in Europe aimed at providing farmers with crop nutrition programs to help decarbonize the food value chain. As part of the partnership, which spans multiple countries, participating PepsiCo Europe farmers will be equipped with best-in-class crop nutrition products and advice […]
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants to 154 projects in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. These investments will help 1.9 million children eat more tasty, nutritious foods in school, while […]
ARLINGTON, VA – This week, CropLife America (CLA) sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addressing the Office of Pesticide Program’s April 2024 Update on the Agency’s Draft Herbicide Strategy. This update is part of EPA’s framework to meet its obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). CLA’s letter lauds the Agency’s […]
CAMDEN, N.J.– Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) today announced plans as part of an ongoing effort to invest in and transform its supply chain to fuel business growth, improve return on invested capital, and enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of its manufacturing and distribution network. These actions are another significant step in transforming Campbell’s […]
CHICAGO and LEMBEKE, Belgium, – Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) and Lotus Bakeries (Euronext: LOTB) today announced a strategic partnership to expand and grow the Lotus Biscoff® cookie brand in India, and to develop exciting new chocolate products combining the unique, caramelized, crunchy Biscoff® taste and texture with Mondelēz’s iconic Cadbury, Milka and other key chocolate […]
PROVIDENCE, R.I. At its first Winter & Holiday Selling Show of 2024, held at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Conn., United Natural Foods, Inc. (the “Company” or “UNFI”) unveiled a selection of new, innovative products and solutions designed to help food retailers drive growth and profitability during the upcoming winter holiday selling season. […]
Salisbury, N.C., – Leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA has announced a partnership with global snacking leader Kellanova (formerly Kellogg Company) and North American agribusiness, Bartlett, to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from wheat farming across the value chain. This collaboration aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions, improving farm and supply chain […]
