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Upswing Continues For Impact’s Tequila “Hot Brands” August 20, 2024 In the first part of our look at Impact’s “Hot Brand” spirits at mid-year, we ran down six-month NABCA numbers…
Foster Farms’ emergency service order declared moot
WASHINGTON — Foster Farms’ latest petition for an emergency service order that would direct the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) to deliver corn to the poultry processor’s California facilities was…
Chili’s names new senior VP, CMO | 2019-09-25
DALLAS — Ellie Doty has been promoted to senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Chili’s Grill & Bar at Brinker International Inc. In her new role, Doty will…
Walmart looks to preserve edge on price
NEW YORK — Food and groceries remain top of mind for US consumers when it comes to spending their inflation-tinged dollars, said John Furner, president and chief executive officer of…
Decreasing the pace of waste
Sealed Air has pledged that by 2025 it will use an average of 50% recycled content across all packaging solutions; 60% of which will be post-consumer recycled content. Most conversations…
Focused on freshness | MEAT+POULTRY
Packaging in the crowded deli retail environment demands an exclusive and premium appearance to attract consumers while also focusing on freshness of the product. Following a trend that started during…
Major multinationals suspend some operations in Russia
KANSAS CITY, MO. – Add PepsiCo Inc., Coca-Cola Co., McDonald’s Corp., Starbucks Corp., Yum! Brands Inc. and Papa John’s International Inc. to the growing list of companies suspending some operations…
Starbucks to leave Russia | MEAT+POULTRY
SEATTLE – Starbucks Corp. is ceasing business operations in Russia. The company had suspended activity in the country on March 8 and has now decided to no longer have a…
Marel rejects non-binding offer from JBT
GARDABAER, ICELAND – Marel announced on Nov. 28 that it rejected Chicago-based John Bean Technologies (JBT) Corp.’s offer to acquire the food equipment company. On Nov. 24, JBT submitted a…
a victory for market practice, or just a warning on how to draft?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The Court of Appeal has reversed a decision regarding an offer under a Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) Master Risk Participation Agreement (MRPA),…