Big Food’s stake in the future – in-house venture-capital funds
A guide to some of the in-house, corporate-venture arms operated by the world's major packaged-food companies.
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The top 21 most-read Just Food news stories in 2021
Which stories from Just Food news pages got you and your industry peers clicking throughout 2021? Here’s a list of the top 21.
Counting the cost – the inflationary pressure facing food manufacturers in 2022
The pressure faced by manufacturers this year has been widely described as “unprecedented”, with the cost of a range of inputs rising. Dean Best weighs up what might be on the horizon next year.
Hatching new ideas – Big Food’s incubator and accelerator programmes
Our guide to some of the main incubators and accelerators operated by major food manufacturers as they look to tap into some of the consumer trends shaping demand.
Campbell Soup CEO says US labour shortage “tougher than I ever remember”
Food manufacturers are grappling with Covid-19, a labour shortage and inflation.
Labour constraints add to inflation challenges at Campbell Soup Co.
Campbell Soup Co. has identified labour issues as a new challenge to add to the inflationary environment that has emerged this year. The Kettle chips owner was forced to turn…
Campbell downgrades earnings guidance after Q3 sales fall
US food major Campbell Soup Co. has cut its forecast for a key annual earnings metric. The soup, sauces and snacks maker believes its “adjusted” EBIT will fall 4-5%, against…
Campbell sells Plum Organics baby-food brand to Sun-Maid
US food giant Campbell Soup Co. has sold its Plum Organics baby-food brand to local snacks business Sun-Maid Growers of California for an undisclosed sum. Fresno-based Sun-Maid said the range of…
Campbell Soup Co. faces lawsuit over toxic baby-food claims
Campbell Soup Co. is up against a consumer lawsuit filed in the US last week over claims its Plum Organics baby-food products contain elevated levels of toxic metals. The lawsuit,…
Campbell Soup Co. to close US snacks factory
Campbell Soup Co. plans to close its Georgia snacks factory next year following a review of the US food giant's manufacturing operations. The site in the city of Columbus, formerly known…
Jimmy’s Cookies takes artisan bread brand Ecce Panis from Campbell Soup Co.
Jimmy's Cookies in New Jersey is poised to acquire the artisan bread brand Ecce Panis from US food giant Campbell Soup Co., with a deal expected to be secured before…
