Food Industry

The agency is reevaluating the additive found in lunch meats and cereal as part of a larger review of ingredients that have caused consumers concern.

The soda giant is focused on scaling regional brands under incoming CEO Henrique Braun.

Sales would likely rise faster if grocers took more steps to promote fruits and vegetables to specific groups of consumers, according to Circana.

The ketchup maker plans to invest $600 million in its products as it focuses on “returning the business to profitable growth.”

The purchase of Bachan’s expands the dip and dressing maker’s presence in the sauce category and taps into better-for-you and global flavor consumer trends.

The Uncrustables maker is also sharpening its focus on artificial intelligence with a newly created chief technology role.

The pork giant will lay off 190 workers and transfer production of charcuterie-style meats to other facilities.

Dutch beverage giant Refresco is buying the producer as it expands into the better-for-you category.

The update comes as the brand looks to combat declining sales amid supply chain issues and increased competition.

Peter McGuinness will oversee Bel Group North America as the company looks to capitalize on a growing demand for intentional eating.