Campbell Soup Co., facing sluggish consumer spending and shrinking demand for soup, provided a 2015 profit forecast that was less than analysts had estimated, sending the shares down the most in five weeks.
Heinz is set to introduce a new and improved Squeeze & Stir range, which delivers a richer and thicker consistency for the most popular flavours found in the Heinz Classic canned range.
Brain Blasterz, Bon Bon Buddies’ own-brand sour confectionery range, is asking lovers of sour sweets to “Get Sour Now” and share a photo or video of their “sour face” as part of a social media campaign.
Following the launch of its premium core soup range last year, Heinz, is expanding its Black Label range to include four new varieties in time for the fast approaching cold months.
Heinz has announced the launch of its new Heinz Cup Soup range, which allows consumers to enjoy the flavours of the Heinz Classics canned soup range wherever they are without the need for saucepans or microwaves.
Soupologie soups from the newest range called the ‘Detox Boost’ have been designed around three carefully selected ingredients with recognised detox properties.
A major UK soup company has boosted processing capacity by investing in a custom built, continuous chilling system from British equipment manufacturer Starfrost.
TreeHouse Foods (THS) has completed the acquisition of Protenergy Natural Foods, a developer and manufacturer of food and beverage products, for C$170m ($157m).
Dry Stock brand Oxo is launching two new flavours; Chicken Broth and Ham, signalling Premier Foods’ continued investment in the largest part of the Ambient Stocks category.
B&G Foods has completed the acquisition of Specialty Brands of America, and related entities from affiliates of American Capital and certain individuals for $155m.