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BATTLE CREEK, MICH. —The Kellogg Co. donated food to 28 million people experiencing food insecurity in 2022, according to a recently published company report. The report reviewed the company’s hunger relief efforts that are part of Kellogg’s Better Days Promise, which initially launched in 2015 with the goal to provide one billion servings of cereal

LONDON — Vevey, Switzerland-based Nestle SA is once again the world’s most valuable brand, according to “Food & Drink 2022,” which highlights the top 10 global food and beverage brands as measured by consultancy company Brand Finance. Brand Finance evaluates 5,000 of the world’s largest brands annually and ranks them according to value, brand strength,

Jing has more delicious recipes coming soon, and we have many exciting plans for 2024! As we close out 2023, I thought it would be fun to see which recipes were the most searched and requested in the past 12 months. Since most of our readers come from the United States and Canada, I created

CHICAGO — The 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo took place May 22-25 in Chicago, where more than 17,000 people registered to attend and over 800 companies exhibited their latest innovations. The assorted brands and products on display showed off their latest trending innovations, from indulgent treats to iconic partnerships. Market research company Mintel found 95%

ATLANTA —Jennifer Mann will be the next president of the Coca-Cola Co.’s North America operating unit, the company announced Aug. 23. Ms. Mann will take over the role from Alfredo Rivera effective Jan. 1, 2023. Mr. Rivera will step down from the role but will remain with Coca-Cola as a senior adviser through March 2023.

As a busy executive and mom, Clara Paye, chief executive officer of UNiTE Food, Yorba Linda, Calif., relied on protein bars to get her through the day. However, she noticed most protein bars only offered such basic flavors as chocolate, peanut butter and vanilla. “That’s when I had a realization, wellness shouldn’t be exclusive,” Ms.

BOSTON — James Robert B. Quincey, chief executive officer, ranked the Coca-Cola Co. by buckets or podiums in a Sept. 8 presentation at the Barclays Consumer Staples Conference in Boston. He listed the Coke brand as the first bucket, or gold medal podium. Recently launched alcoholic drinks were ranked as the fourth bucket but with

LONDON — Dealing with disruptions within the consumer landscape are a constant concern for food and beverage companies, according to “Pursuit of harmony in turmoil: working together to make a difference,” a new report from the EY Global Consumer practice in conjunction with The Consumer Goods Forum. The EY Future Consumer Index surveyed more than

ATLANTA — Barry Simpson is stepping down from his position as chief platform services officer and senior vice president at the Coca-Cola Co. Mr. Simpson will leave the role Sept. 30, but he will remain in a senior advisory role until February 2023. “Barry has played an important role during his 14-year career with the

WHEN HONG KONG FINALLY reopened to the post-covid world in March 2023, it did so with a bang. Clockenflap, Art Basel and the rugby Sevens were held in quick succession, and it seemed the good times were back. But the expected visitor rebound didn’t go to plan, and by year’s end, numbers are still well

CHICAGO — New salty snacks reigned at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, which took place in Chicago May 22-25 with over 800 exhibitors attending. Salty snacks always have been popular, but the 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo saw companies combine consumers’ craving for salt with other popular flavors, like sweet and spicy. The Kellogg Co.,

On the menu: konbini-style egg salad sandwiches, store-bought onigiri, home-made smoked salmon, and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables to begin January 1 in the most wholesome way possible. A New Year’s Day breakfast on top of Cape Collinson. Photo: Charmaine Mok And now we come to the end of 2023, with hundreds of restaurants

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — Pringles is reimagining its potato crisps with a line of multigrain and sweet potato-based snacks. The brand’s Harvest Blends crisps are aimed at consumers seeking the usual crispy, crunchy texture of Pringles mixed with unique flavor profiles. Available in varieties like multigrain Farmhouse cheddar, multigrain Homestyle ranch, sweet potato sea salt

ATLANTA — The Coca-Cola Co. has promoted Evguenia (Jeny) Stoichkova to president of global ventures, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Ms. Stoichkova joined Coca-Cola Bulgaria in 2004 and was most recently the president of the company’s Eurasia & Middle East division, a role she has held since 2021. She was also president of Coca-Cola’s former Turkey,

The commission in June warned that Foodpanda and Deliveroo’s contracts could constitute a breach of anti-monopoly regulations, with the companies proposing remedial terms that were later discussed at public consultations. Competition Commission CEO Rasul Butt has described the changes as a significant step in levelling the industry playing field. Photo: David Wong Watchdog CEO Rasul

KANSAS CITY — Better-for-you snacks are making their way to shelves in time for the summer season. Kellogg Co.’s Pringles brand is expanding with multigrain and sweet potato-based snacks. The crisps are available in multigrain Farmhouse cheddar, multigrain Homestyle ranch, sweet potato sea salt and sweet potato smoky BBQ. “From our classic favorites to our

ATLANTA — Higher prices for food and beverages are leading to shifts in consumer purchasing patterns. The Coca-Cola Co. sees those shifts and, in part, is relying on its momentum in fiscal 2022 to adapt and continue to grow. That momentum prompted management to raise its guidance for the year to 15% organic revenue growth

PARIS — Minneapolis-based General Mills, Inc.’s cereal portfolio is playing a winning game against its competitors, said Jeffrey L. Harmening, chairman and chief executive officer of the company, in a June 7 presentation at the Deutsche Bank dbAccess Global Consumer Conference in Paris. In a conversation with research analyst Stephen Powers, Mr. Harmening had a

LONDON — As the end dates to achieve specific sustainability goals near, many large food and beverage companies are accelerating their investments in sustainable packaging initiatives. A poll conducted by the market researcher GlobalData in April showed that nearly 35% of companies have changed their behavior in the past 12 months to achieve environmental, social