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Fonterra announces step-change in strategic direction

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced a step-change in its strategic direction, as it commits to deepening its position as a world-leading provider of high-value, innovative dairy ingredients. As part of this, the Co-op has announced it is exploring full or partial divestment options for some or all of its global Consumer business, as well as its integrated businesses Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka. Chairman Peter McBride says this is a significant move for the Co-op whi...

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USDA Investment Advances Research and Extension Capacity Across 1890 Historically Black Land-grant Universities

� The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today an investment of $ 30.8 million as part of its commitment to all 19 of America's designated 1890 historically black Land-grant Universities. This investment, made through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (NIFA)� 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program �will support scientific research that addresses some of our nation's toughest agricultural challenges. “This spring semester, I'...

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Outchef'd Returns for Third Season With Brand-New Culinary Battles Between Unsuspecting Home Cooks and Top-Tier Chefs

Food Network's Eddie Jackson gives talented home cooks the surprise of their lives each week in the return of Outchef'd, premiering Thursday, May 30th at 9:30pm ET/PT. In each episode, a confident home cook thinks they are entering an audition and are shocked to find out they are about to go head-to-head in a culinary battle against a renowned world-class chef. To even the odds, the home cook only needs one vote from a panel of random judges selected off the street by Eddie to win t...

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Iconic SKIPPY® Peanut Butter Brand Makes Long-Awaited Return to Canada

After a seven-year hiatus, the iconic� SKIPPY ® �peanut butter brand is returning to the Canadian consumer market, and doing so in innovative fashion. The beloved peanut butter brand will arrive at Canadian retailers in the form of five all-new, peanut butter-inspired snack products — rather than the classic lines of jarred peanut butter — that will soon be available on shelves nationwide. “It's an exciting day for peanut butter lovers throughout Canada,” said Shawn Levy, country manager...

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Home of Guinness to accelerate to net zero carbon goal with planned €100 million investment by Diageo at St. James's Gate

- - • Plan will transform both energy and water use at the 264-year-old brewery – aiming to be one of the most efficient breweries in the world - • Project targeting an improvement in water use efficiency and a reduction in the water used to brew Guinness by 30% - • Taoiseach Simon Harris acknowledges Diageo for leading the way for industry on decarbonisation - - - Diageo has today announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonise its historic St. James's Gate site in Dublin 8, whe...

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Nestl� Purina invests CHF 200 million to expand pet food production in Mexico

Nestl� Purina is investing�CHF�200 million to expand its pet food plant in the city of Silao in Mexico. This expansion will include the addition of a third line for wet pet food and a fourth line for dry pet food, making the factory the largest for pet food in Latin America. The Mexican market is the most important for Purina in Latin America, representing 45% of Purina's total sales in the region. It is also the fourth-largest market for Purina worldwide, highlighting the growing importa...

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Minnesota's Rising Culinary Stars Prepare Dishes Showcasing Their Culture and Craftsmanship on the Rooftop of Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis

In the time of year when patios and pools call, Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is raising the roof. Starting May 24, 2024, Hotel guests and residents will discover the best summer sights, sounds and smells on the rooftop as Minnesota's rising culinary stars showcase their culture and craftsmanship in a new Walkup Kitchen, just beyond the outdoor pool. Open summer Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, the Walkup Kitchen will spotlight a host of talented local chefs offering cu...

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Stella Artois' “Let's do Dinner” Series Returns with One-of-a-Kind Experiences All Summer Long

Stella Artois, the beer brand that brings people together over a shared love of food and entertainment, is announcing the “Let's do Dinner: Summer Series,” offering one-of-a-kind crossovers that fuse together iconic food, lifestyle, music and entertainment platforms through a series of exclusive events across the country. A continuation of 2023's successful program, Stella Artois will be coming to Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and New York City with these unforgettable experi...

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Thank you, J�rgen: Carlsberg and Erdinger release limited-edition beer in celebration of legendary Liverpool FC manager

In total, 491 75cl bottles of Believers Brew will be sold with auctioneers Graham Budd from May 16th with all proceeds going to the LFC Foundation, the official charity of Liverpool Football Club, to support the important work it does in creating life changing opportunities for the most underserved communities home and away.� Klopp's nine-season tenure is full of momentous achievements on the pitch, with trophies in the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, L...

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New Platform Offers Retail and Restaurant Partners Data-Backed Insights and Industry Trends Through a Uniquely Coca‑Cola Lens

Foodservice operators and retailers can now access actionable consumer insights -�backed by industry trend data -�to grow and thrive in today's dynamic, ever-evolving marketplace.� Coca-Cola Lens �provides a library of 16 thought leadership articles that explore the nuances of shopper behavior, with big-picture macroeconomic context, and forward-looking insights. The articles, authored by internal subject matter experts at Coca-Cola and supplemented by data from proprietary internal tool...

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- New Platform Offers Retail and Restaurant Partners Data-Backed Insights and Industry Trends Through a Uniquely Coca‑Cola Lens -

Foodservice operators and retailers can now access actionable consumer insights — backed by industry trend data — to grow and thrive in today's dynamic, ever-evolving marketplace.� Coca‑Cola Lens provides a library of 16 thought leadership articles that explore the nuances of shopper behavior, with big-picture macroeconomic context, and forward-looking insights. The articles, authored by internal subject matter experts at Coca‑Cola and supplemented by data from proprietary i...

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Late Afternoon Snacks from Balbisiana and Molecot Now Available in El Patio at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid

- - • Until the end of summer, a more sophisticated version of the most iconic sweets and desserts from Balbisiana is available in the lobby for both guests and local residents, with an offer created exclusively for the hotel - • In this latest partnership that seeks to highlight the best of traditional craftwork and confectionery from Madrid, Molecot is for dressing the snacks with its Limoges porcelain tableware - - - Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is once again making a commitment to the v...

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Land Squeeze: Soaring Land Prices, Grabs and Carbon Schemes Threaten Food Production, Experts Warn

Soaring land prices, land grabs, and carbon schemes are creating an unprecedented 'land squeeze', threatening farmers and food production, reveals a comprehensive new report today by IPES-Food.� The report comes as land issues rise up the global agenda – with the World Bank holding a conference on 'Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action' in Washington DC this week, a recent World Bank report on net-zero in food systems calling for measures to reduce the conversion of fore...

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Tequila on the Terrace Returns June 15 to Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, the luxury hotel in Atlanta's Midtown neighbourhood, will once again host its anticipated Tequila on the Terrace summer event on Saturday, June 15, 2024.� Showcasing more than 20 rare and exceptional brands, attendees will be able to immerse themselves into the world of tequila and mezcal craftsmanship to discover the unique flavours and nuances of each carefully selected brand for an evening of indulgence, fun, and discovery. Tequila on the Terrace - - ...

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The Iconic Budweiser Clydesdales Embark on National Tour as Brand Releases Patriotic Packaging to Support Folds of Honor

This summer, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners are once again joining forces with Folds of Honor – a nonprofit organization that provides life-changing educational scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders – to release limited-edition Budweiser patriotic packaging.� With a century-long commitment to supporting the military and honoring those who serve our country, Anheuser-Busch is proud to continue its work with Folds of Honor...

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Box Tops for Education Celebrates Milestone with Black Men Teach Four-Year Partnership

In 2021,� Box Tops for Education �made a four-year commitment to donating $ 500K to Minnesota-based nonprofit� Black Men Teach, to aid the organization's mission of recruiting, preparing, placing, and retaining Black male teachers in elementary schools to reduce inequities in Minnesota classrooms. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Month, Box Tops is excited to celebrate the progress Black Men Teach has made since launching the partnership. "The generous donation from Box Tops has been instr...

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The whole package: Henkel presents sustainable product innovations at drupa

Practical, safe and, above all, sustainable: drupa, the world's leading trade fair for print technologies, offers experts from the printing and packaging industries a platform for high-quality knowledge transfer and intensive networking from May 28 to June 7. As one of the leading providers of sustainable solutions for the packaging industry, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will be presenting adhesive and coating innovations that enable circularity and reduce carbon footprint at the global tr...

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Nescaf� Plan 2030 Progress Report shows increased uptake on regenerative agriculture, higher productivity and reduced GHG emissions

Nescaf�, Nestl�'s largest coffee brand and one of the world's favorite coffees, publishes today its second� Nescaf� Plan 2030 �Progress Report (pdf, 12Mb). The report shows the increased adoption of regenerative agriculture practices, contributing to improved farm yield, and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2023, over 20% of� Nescaf� 's coffee was sourced from farmers implementing regenerative agriculture practices. This data is based on the monitoring and impact assessment pr...

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Silhouette Design Architecture Celebrates 19 Years Crafting Unforgettable Restaurant Spaces

Silhouette Design Architecture, the award-winning Chicago-based hospitality and restaurant design firm, is marking its 19th anniversary this month. Over the last two decades, Silhouette has emerged as an industry leader, crafting hundreds of full-service restaurants, QSR concepts, lounges, and retail and commercial spaces, and garnered numerous accolades, including three at this year's AXN Awards. - - Founded in 2005 by partners Scott Costello and Tara Carmichael, Silhouette was conceived...

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Hormel Foods Announces Appointment of Colleen Batcheler as Senior Vice President, External Affairs & General Counsel

In this critical role, Batcheler will oversee the organization's global Legal and External Affairs function, including corporate governance and securities, M&A, intellectual property, litigation, labor and employment, and legislative and regulatory affairs. She will report directly to Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer at Hormel Foods. “I'm thrilled to welcome Colleen to Hormel Foods as our new general counsel. She has a wealth of experience both inside...

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Discover Thai Culinary Arts: Interactive Cooking Classes at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

As the “cultural capital of Thailand,” Chiang Mai is not just renowned for its beautiful stupas, emerald paddy fields and a bountiful tropical landscape. At the seat of one of the most popular traditions of the world, the destination is known for its unparalleled culinary experience that transports guests into the heart of Thai cuisine. “Allow us to guide you through the flavourful world of cooking classes at our renowned Rim Tai Kitchen,” suggests Sean Mosher, General Manager Four Seaso...

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- Carlos Pagoaga to be Named President of The Coca‑Cola Foundation -

The Coca‑Cola Company today announced that Carlos Pagoaga, a 34-year veteran of the company, will be named Vice President of Global Community Affairs for The Coca‑Cola Company and President of The Coca‑Cola Foundation. Pagoaga is expected to begin his new duties June 1, succeeding Saadia Madsbjerg. Madsbjerg has served as head of the Foundation for three years and is stepping down to pursue other professional opportunities. Pagoaga currently serves as the Foundation's S...

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Taste the Summer Spirit with New Aloha Afternoon Tea at MAISON MARUNOUCHI, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

This summer, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi invites guests to step into the oh-so-aloha spirit with a Hawaiian-inspired Afternoon Tea experience. Woven with tropical fruits such as mango, passionfruit and coconut, the vibrant ensemble of treats evokes an irresistible sense of summertime joy. Available in the bright, airy environs of MAISON MARUNOUCHI from June 1 to August 31, 2024, the Aloha Afternoon Tea showcases the exemplary confectionary skills of Executive Pastry Chef...

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Dierks Bentley: Withco Cocktail Mixes Hit Shelves at over 1,500 Walmart Stores Nationwide.

Dierks Bentley recently partnered with WithCo founders Joshua Ellis and Bradey Ryan for their Nashville-based beverage company WithCo Cocktails. Today (May 8th), they announced their non-alcoholic cocktail mixes are now available in more than 15-hundred Walmart stores nationwide. Made with fresh juices and real botanicals, the launch brings three of WithCo's signature blends to Walmart shelves—the Ellis Old Fashioned, Agave Margarita and the Bouquet. WithCo has consciously crafted each...

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Fonterra appoints permanent CFO

Andrew joined Fonterra in February 2023 as Commercial Director for Fonterra's Global Markets business and will step into the Chief Financial Officer role on 1 August 2024.� - - CEO Miles Hurrell says Andrew is a highly experienced senior finance leader with strong expertise in driving profitable growth and delivery of large-scale business transformation. “Andrew has been a real asset to the Global Markets team, with an enterprise leadership mindset, and I welcome his appointment to the Fon...

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Gold Days of Grubhub+ Returns with Four Weeks of Exclusive Perks and Deals on Food and Convenience Favorites

Starting on May 13 through June 9, Grubhub's member appreciation month, Gold Days of Grubhub+, is back with four weeks of exclusive freebies and savings on restaurant and convenience. During the month-long event, Grubhub+ members will receive even more value with more than 20,000 deals from local favorites on top of dozens of high-value offers from popular national restaurants and convenience stores such as McDonald's, Taco Bell, Sweetgreen, Chipotle, Wendy's, KFC, Dunkin', Pizza Hut, P...

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Carlos Pagoaga to be Named President of The Coca‑Cola Foundation

The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Carlos Pagoaga, a 34 year veteran of the company, will be named Vice President of Global Community Affairs for The Coca-Cola Company and President of The Coca-Cola Foundation. Pagoaga is expected to begin his new duties June 1, succeeding Saadia Madsbjerg. Madsbjerg has served as head of the Foundation for three years and is stepping down to pursue other professional opportunities. Pagoaga currently serves as the Foundation's Senior Director, ci...

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Food Network Renews New Breakout Hit 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing

Heading into the season one finale, Food Network has ordered a second season of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing, it was announced today by Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery.�The freshman culinary competition series, hosted by Esther Choi and Michael Symon, features 24 talented and fearless chefs who take on 24 food challenges in 24 consecutive, non-stop hours.�At the end of the 24 hours, the chef who cooked the best for the longest, and outlasted the competit...

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- Seven additional private sector leaders announce support for Antimicrobial Use Stewardship Principles in poultry, now includes over 40% of global poultry meat production

Antimicrobial use in animals or humans could lead to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which weakens our ability to prevent and treat future infections. Recognizing the responsibility to safeguard the efficacy of these essential medicines, the following organizations announce their endorsement for science-based antimicrobial use stewardship principles that promote the health of poultry to avoid the need to use antimicrobials: - - - • Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in th...

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Hormel Foods Invests in Community's Future with New State-of-the-Art Childcare Facility

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today celebrated the official opening of its new $ 5 million, 13,000-square foot childcare center in Austin, Minnesota. Hormel Foods joins a small but growing number of employers across the nation that are offering childcare to provide a needed service for team members and to recruit working parents in today's tight labor market. “At Hormel Foods, we are always striving to ensure Austin and the surrounding are...

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Tapping into the growing cold coffee trend, Nescaf� launches premium Espresso Concentrate Coffee

In 2023, 32% of the coffee consumed out of home was cold, the equivalent of 1 in every 3 cups. This segment is one of the fastest growing in the coffee industry, with a 15% consumption increase in the past four years1. Younger generations, in particular, have embraced the trend of drinking their coffee cold, and the rise of specialty coffee shops and caf�s offering a wide range of cold coffee options has contributed to making it accessible and appealing to consumers. Tapping into this gro...

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Pronto GoGo! Mobile Marketplace Returns to SFO Terminal 2

Get ready for the return of Pronto's GoGo! mobile marketplace at SFO Terminal 2! The iconic Piaggio-like delivery truck is back to delight travelers and airport staff alike. Launching this May in SFO's Terminal 2 Baggage Claim level, the Pronto GoGo! offers an exciting array of meals and drink options sourced from popular San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood purveyors like Burma Love, Indian Bento, Oodaalolly, Daybreak Vietnamese Coffee, and Esposto's Delicatezza. “We're thrilled to brin...

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- Coca‑Cola Refreshing Films Team Up with Geena Davis to Support the Next Generation of Underrepresented and Aspiring Filmmakers -

Academy Award-winning actor Geena Davis announced that all four of the 2024 Coca‑Cola® Refreshing Films (CCRF) spots will be showcased at the upcoming Bentonville Film Festival. The two organizations' shared mission to further support change and diversity in the film industry brought them together. The announcement took place during the Red Ribbon Panel Breakfast at CinemaCon, where the Coca‑Cola® Refreshing Films spots were debuted. The Coca‑Cola Refreshing Films progra...

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Nik Jhangiani to join Diageo as Chief Financial Officer

Diageo plc ('Diageo')�announced�that Nik Jhangiani will join the company as Chief Financial Officer, taking up the position and joining Diageo's Board and Executive Committee in Autumn 2024. Lavanya Chandrashekar will step down from the Executive Committee and Board at the same time after three years as Chief Financial Officer and six years with the company, and will return to the US. Nik Jhangiani is currently Chief Financial Officer at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the world's...

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Susanne Skippari will join Carlsberg Group as Chief Human Resources Officer

“Susanne brings 25 years of experience in human resources, including in senior leadership positions. Her stellar expertise in developing talent, advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and supporting culture-driven business transformation in a fast-changing environment make her a natural fit for this role”, says Jacob Aarup-Andersen, Group CEO at Carlsberg Group. Susanne Skippari has recently served as Executive Vice President, People and Communications, and a member of the Executive B...

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Box Tops for Education and Walmart Partner to Make it Even Easier to Support Teachers

This Teacher Appreciation Week,� Box Tops for Education �and Walmart are making it easier than ever for families to support teachers through the new� Connected Accounts app feature. Shoppers can now give back to their school of choice by connecting their Walmart account within the Box Tops app to earn cash for schools, without needing to scan or submit receipts. Families can earn when they download the app, connect their account and buy beloved Box Tops participating products at Walmart in...

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Pet owners say their cat's health is top of mind and well worth it

The number cat owners continue to rise, as a staggering 59 percent of all “pet parents” now own a cat, with more than one-third owning more than one. This growth can be attributed to cats fitting seamlessly into modern pet parents' busy and urban lifestyles.1� Cats, and their devoted owners, were the focus of a� recent survey �by Cargill, which found that nearly 75% of cat parents look for their cat's food to help address specific health challenges. While these consumers believe cat food...

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The Coca‑Cola Company Announces Election of Corporate Officers and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

The Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company today announced the election of corporate officers, along with declaring the company's regular quarterly dividend. Brenda Hofmann �was elected senior vice president and chief of internal audit, effective Aug. 1. She succeeds� Barry Ballow,�who is retiring July 31 after a 34-year career with the Coca‑Cola system. - - - • Most recently, Hofmann has served as vice president and deputy chief of internal audit. Prior to this role, she was...

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Guests Enjoy Seamless Food Delivery Experience with Grubhub Onsite, Enhancing Extended Stay Offerings

Guests staying at Home2 Suites by Hilton now have access to seamless mobile ordering and delivery via Grubhub Onsite, available at nearly 600 properties nationwide. With access to Grubhub's Marketplace of more than 355,000 merchants, guests who affiliate with their hotel will receive one free month of Grubhub+, Grubhub's loyalty program that provides customers unlimited $ 0 delivery fees on eligible orders. More than 30% of travelers struggle with not knowing where to order food and 25...

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HEINEKEN France launches Project Circle

HEINEKEN France is proud to announce the launch of Project Circle, an initiative aimed at maximizing circularity within the brewery and significantly reducing carbon emissions. As part of the company's commitment to its global sustainability goals, Project Circle focuses on revaluing brewers' spent grain (BSG) to create a more sustainable brewing process. BSG, the solid residue left after brewing cereals, has traditionally been viewed as waste. However, HEINEKEN France sees it as a valuab...

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Bud Light and Billboard Announce Partnership, Celebrating Country Music Throughout Summer 2024

Today, Bud Light and Billboard announce they are working together for the first time and partnering to bring fans 21+ closer to their favorite country music moments of the summer. With this partnership, Billboard and Bud Light kick off new talent relationships, world-class activations at some of the biggest country festivals of the year, and exciting branded content that will run across Bud Light and Billboard's platforms throughout 2024.�� “We are thrilled to partner with Billboard. Th...

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PLANTERS® Brand Adds a Tangy Twist to its Flavored Cashews Portfolio: Salt & Vinegar

Building upon the success of their irresistibly delicious flavored-cashew portfolio, the makers of the� PLANTERS ® �brand, the No. 1 selling snack nuts brand,* are proudly unveiling their latest cashew-flavor innovation: salt & vinegar. Designed to deliver a burst of tangy flavor, the all-new� PLANTERS ® �Salt & Vinegar cashews provide consumers with a unique and satisfying snacking experience only the� PLANTERS ® �brand team can deliver. “We are thrilled to expand our flavored cashews p...

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$ 1.2 Million in Grants for AAPI-Owned Restaurants from Grubhub and The National ACE

The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (National ACE) is kicking off the fourth year of the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund to support independent, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)-owned restaurants, a program made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund. This funding presents an opportunity for AAPI-owned restaurants to thrive amid a season of economic setbacks. By upgrading technology, increasing outreach, expanding offerings, and providin...

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Nespresso Stirs Up An Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer

The new summer collection evokes the Mediterranean lifestyle with a curated offering of new and fan-favourite coffee flavours and recipes, and beautifully designed packaging and accessories brought to life with a splash of sun-drenched colour in collaboration with Pantone Nespresso� launches its� Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer �collection with refreshing iced coffee drinks — starring a new limited-edition flavour — and exquisitely designed accessories. Complete with sophisticated r...

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Yields and incomes of cocoa-farming families engaged in Nestl�'s program are improving, according to latest progress report

Nestl�'s income accelerator program �is helping cocoa farmers substantially improve cocoa productivity as well as increase their net income, according to a report published by�KIT�Institute. The report states that high-quality pruning of income accelerator cocoa farms contributed to a 32% increase in cocoa yields. The total net income of income accelerator households rose by 38%, resulting in a higher proportion of these households achieving a living income. The report is based on a stud...

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Pronto Introduces Daybreak Vietnamese Coffee to SFO

Pronto, Elevate Gourmet Brands ' community-driven grab n' go marketplace, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Daybreak Vietnamese Coffee at their SFO locations. Daybreak joins the ranks of featured local purveyors like Green Beans Coffee, expanding Pronto's offerings to include an exciting new coffee experience for travelers. Daybreak, launched in 2022, embodies the essence of traditional Vietnamese coffee with its bold flavor and signature sweetness. The company is a labor of love b...

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- DASANI Makes a Splash in 2024 with Refreshed Packaging, Formula and Campaign

DASANI is springing into spring with a fresh new look, taste and marketing campaign. The beloved water brand, which has hydrated and refreshed North American consumers since 1999, is unveiling an eye-catching visual identity system (VIS) across all packaging and communications. The refreshed design aesthetic is anchored in a lighter “celeste blue” color palette and wave inspired by the “S” in the DASANI script. “DASANI was one of the first mainstream water brands to hit the market 25 yea...

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General Mills Advances Accelerate Strategy and Expands Pet Food Portfolio with Acquisition of Edgard & Cooper

General Mills (NYSE: GIS)�announced it has completed the acquisition of Edgard & Cooper, one of Europe's leading independent premium pet food brands. With this transaction, the company further advances its Accelerate strategy, including the prioritization of its core markets, global platforms and local gem brands to drive sustainable, profitable growth and top-tier shareholder returns over the long term. “Edgard & Cooper is at the intersection of our Accelerate strategy's core markets and...

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Q1 2024 Trading Statement

Carlsberg delivered a solid start to 2024 with good growth for key strategic drivers. RESILIENT VOLUME GROWTHOrganic volume growth +2.0% - - - • Organic volume growth in Western Europe +0.2%, Asia +3.1% and Central & Eastern Europe and India (CEEI) +2.2%. - • Total premium beer category +8%, Beyond Beer -1%, alcohol-free brews +2%. - • International premium brand volume development: Tuborg +8%, Carlsberg +15%, 1664 Blanc 0%, Brooklyn -1%, Grimbergen +6% and Somersby -4%. - - - REVENUE/HL GRO...

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International Dairy Science Collaboration Paves the Way for Tomorrow's Resilient Dairy Herds

In a new Journal of Dairy Science® study, researchers have increased the quantity and quality of the available data on genetic traits related to feed efficiency and methane emissions Dairy herds of the future will need to be able to adapt to changing environmental conditions, while also feeding the world efficiently and with the lowest possible emissions footprint. An international initiative, The Resilient Dairy Genome Project(opens in new tab/window), is bringing together a large-sca...

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Nestl� launches Nespresso in India to grow its premium coffee category

Today Nestl� is announcing the launch of� Nespresso �in India in response to the increasing consumer demand for its high-quality portioned coffees. With the aim of growing the premium coffee category in the country, Nestl� will offer� Nespresso �coffees through e-commerce channels. It will open the first� Nespresso �boutique in Delhi and then expand to other key cities in India. Nespresso coffees and systems will be available in both original and professional formats by the end of 2024 to...

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- Fanta Gives Fans Permission to Do More of What They 'Wanta' -

The world is increasingly obsessed with responsibilities and needs. Very little is said in favor of what we truly want. Well Fanta believes doing what you want matters too. It can be as easy as drinking an ice-cold, delicious lip-smacking Fanta, and all it might take is one simple question… Wanta? Because sometimes we all deserve a breather. �A little permission to indulge with no strings attached. This doesn't make us bad humans. It just makes us human. This modern-day reprise of on...

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Sainte Marguerite en Provence signs an agreement to acquire Terres de Ravel, doubling its winegrowing capacity

Owned by the Fayard family and Pernod Ricard, Ch�teau Sainte Marguerite will now extend over more than 500 of the finest hectares in the AOC C�tes-de-Provence and will notably continue developing its Super Premium and Ultra Premium vintages –� Symphonie, Fantastique and Marguerite en Provence. This planned acquisition includes the sale of 20 hectares to several young local winegrowers as part of a support programme implemented by the land use and rural settlement organisation SAFER (Soci...

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Tesco to donate 10p from every own brand Free From product sold during Allergy Awareness Week to fight food allergies

For the fifth year running, Tesco is working with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the UK's food allergy charity, to help raise awareness and support clinical research into food.� From Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th April, Allergy Awareness Week, the supermarket will donate 10p from every own brand Free From product bought in stores and online to the Foundation. � Tesco customers will also have the opportunity to round up their shopping at self-service tills throughout the week.&#823...

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Brooklyn Brewery unites brewing industry in pioneering global initiative

In an industry first, breweries from around the world have joined forces in an innovative initiative to produce beer using the versatile, ancient West African grain, fonio. Thriving in West Africa for over 5,000 years, and widely used in African cooking, fonio has untapped brewing potential as it is drought resistant, and requires no irrigation, pesticides, or fertilisers. The 'Brewing for Impact' initiative sees breweries from seven countries coming together to create a series of limite...

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- The Coca‑Cola Company and Microsoft announce five-year strategic partnership to accelerate cloud and generative AI initiatives -

Microsoft Corp. and The Coca‑Cola Company on Tuesday announced a five-year strategic partnership to align Coca‑Cola's core technology strategy systemwide; enable the adoption of leading-edge technology; and foster innovation and productivity globally. As part of the partnership, Coca‑Cola has made a $ 1.1 billion commitment to the Microsoft Cloud and its generative AI capabilities. The collaboration underscores Coca‑Cola's ongoing technology transformation, underpin...

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Heineken N.V. reports on 2024 first-quarter tradinghei

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Revenue €8,184 million, up 7.2% �Net revenue (beia) organic growth 9.4%; per hectolitre 4.9% �Beer volume organic growth 4.7% �Premium beer volume organic growth 7.3% Heineken® �volume growth 12.9% Gross merchandise value captured via eB2B platforms +17% Outlook for the full year unchanged; operating profit (beia) expected to grow organically low- to high-single-digit. "As we maintained focus on our EverGreen priorities, we had an encouraging start to 2024. All regi...

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Cargill presents trends-inspired, innovative gourmet chocolate solutions at Food Hotel Asia 2024

Tapping on forward-looking market insights and a deep understanding of its customers and consumers in the region, Cargill is showcasing its high-quality gourmet products and versatile solutions for chocolate, compounds, fillings & coatings, and decorations, specially tailored for chefs and food professionals in the hospitality industry at this week's Food & Hotel Asia (FHA) in Singapore which opens today.� “We are seeing a growing consumer appetite for indulgent experiences and higher ing...

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Hormel Foods Announces Retirement of Jeff Grev, Vice President of Legislative Affairs

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced that Jeff Grev, vice president of legislative affairs, will be retiring after a 40-year career with the company. Chad Randick, director of strategy and current lead of the company's transformation and modernization initiative, will succeed Grev as vice president of legislative affairs. “I want to thank Jeff for his four decades of extraordinary service to our company. I'm grateful for his lead...

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The Coca-Cola Company and Microsoft announce five-year strategic partnership to accelerate cloud and generative AI initiatives

Editor's note – The quotation from Judson Althoff was updated following initial publication. Microsoft Corp. and The Coca-Cola Company announced a five-year strategic partnership to align Coca-Cola's core technology strategy systemwide; enable the adoption of leading-edge technology; and foster innovation and productivity globally. As part of the partnership, Coca-Cola has made a $ 1.1 billion commitment to the Microsoft Cloud and its generative AI capabilities. The collaboration un...

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Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Suntory and Daikin announce the concept and title of the water show that they will jointly exhibit at the Water Plaza A Spectacle of Air and Water “Under the Midnight Rainbow”

Suntory Holdings Limited and Daikin Industries, Ltd. announced “Under the Midnight Rainbow” as the title for the water show that they will jointly exhibit at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan as part of their Future Society Showcase Projects and event planning content. In preparation for the show, a website was created to introduce the show story, and content was uploaded on December 13, 2023. - ([url]https://www.expo2025.airandwatershow.jp/en/[/url]) “Under the Midnight Rainbow” will be a sp...

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New partnership between Carlsberg Group and WWF targets wetlands to safeguard water resources

Water resources are under increasing pressure from over-abstraction and pollution, climate change impacts, and the continuing rapid loss of freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity – 83% of freshwater species populations have been lost since 1970, much faster than terrestrial or marine species. Established in 2023, the partnership between Carlsberg Group and WWF is the starting point for a process aiming to rejuvenate vital wetland ecosystems and replenish local water resources to ensure ba...

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Brewing a Sustainable Future: GaeaStar's Plastic-Free Clay Cups Debut in Verve Coffee Roasters Caf�s

GaeaStar, the San Francisco and Berlin-based technology company creating clay vessels to break our dependency on single-use plastic, is announcing the beginning of its pilot production phase and the evolution of its partnership with California-based Verve Coffee Roasters. Made of regionally sourced clay, plus water and salt, GaeaStar products are 100% plastic-free and represent a new category of multi-use, zero-waste clay cups. Inspired by 5,000-year-old clay cups known as “Kuhlars,” Gae...

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Fonterra appoints permanent COO

Fonterra has announced Anna Palairet has been permanently appointed into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Anna has been acting in the position since June 2023.�CEO Miles Hurrell says Anna has valuable expertise and a strong relationship focus which serve her well in leading a critical part of the Co-operative.� “Anna has extensive experience in operational, customer, sustainability, and sales roles. She spent more than a decade in senior leadership roles at Air New Zealand befo...

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Carlsberg launches super premium Signature Alchemy Brews series

The Alchemy Brews series is named after the brand's innate curiosity and pursuit of brewing the best beer in the world through science. It's a mantra that has been at the forefront of everything Carlsberg has done since J.C. Jacobsen founded the brewery in 1847, and the series represents over 150 years of brewing science. The series takes you on a journey through six different beers, including a smooth, balanced, and refreshing wheat lager, a vinous, tannic, and slightly acidic ale, and a...

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