Top US confectioners increase lobbying spend in 2012
The top four US confectioners shelled out 8% more on lobbying Congress in 2012 compared to the previous year.
Archives for September 5, 2013
Chunky success and soup in a K-Cup
Campbell expands Chunky soup offerings for NFL season as ‘strong performance’ continues for range
The ‘exceptional momentum’ of Campbell’s Chunky soup range looks set to continue as the company launches three more ‘pub-inspired’ soups to coincide with the kick-off of the new NFL season.
Flowers Foods has fighting hope for ex-Hostess ‘powerhouse brand’ Wonder
Flowers Foods will ignite growth in new markets and pick up lost volumes with its newly acquired ex-Hostess brand Wonder – a product its president and CEO describes as a ‘powerhouse’ brand.
David-and-Goliath battle over GMO labeling heats up in Washington State
The Evergreen state is poised for a big-spending battle over whether foods containing ingredients from GE crops must carry a special label.
B&G Foods builds up natural snacks empire, sees “huge upside” for True North and Pirate’s Booty
Natural snack brands including Pirate’s Booty (gluten-free rice and corn puffs) and True North (premium nut clusters) have huge untapped growth potential, bosses at B&G Foods told delegates at the Barclays back to School conference this week.