by Tracy Collins | Jun 17, 2020 | CPG
Diageo unveiled its dazzling new North American headquarters this week in New York City, a modern space designed to bring to life the company’s purpose of “celebrating life, every day, everywhere.” In 2019 global beverage leader Diageo announced it would relocate the...
by Cristin Murray | Jul 26, 2018 | CPG
Tasting success in the U.S. market, Switzerland chocolatier Lindt & Spruengli plans a $200 million expansion of its Stratham, N.H., plant over the next four years, the Bloomberg news service reports. The plant reportedly will add lines and especially automation...
by Cristin Murray | Apr 2, 2018 | CPG
New England Confectionery Co. (NECCO), maker of the iconic Valentine’s Day conversation hearts candy Sweethearts, celebrated its 170th anniversary last year. But unless a buyer is found by May 6, the company has notified the city of Revere, Mass., it may have to...
by Cristin Murray | Sep 26, 2017 | CPG, Mergers & Acquisitions
Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn owner, Conagra Brands, Chicago, is acquiring Angie’s Artisan Treats, LLC, Mankato, Minn., maker of Angie’s Boomchickapop ready-to-eat popcorn. Angie’s Artisan Treats is owned by TPG Growth, a middle market and...
by Bob Leonard | Aug 13, 2014 | Brand News, CPG, Mergers & Acquisitions
The second quarter marked “a key turning point” for Snyder’s-Lance, following the company’s acquisition of Baptista’s Bakery and its sale of its private-label division, Snyder’s President and CEO Carl Lee said. “But even more...
by Bob Leonard | Jul 13, 2014 | Brand News, CPG
Procter & Gamble is set to reenter the adult incontinence market with an extension of its Always brand. After testing Always Discreet in the UK, the company is poised to debut the product in the U.S. market with a $150 million marketing push. Adult incontinence is...
