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Campbell’s appoints Snacks president, adds chief growth officer role

6 days ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

CAMDEN, NJ. — The Campbell’s Co. has promoted Elizabeth Duggan to president of its Snacks division and Janda Lukin to the newly created post of chief growth officer. Plans call for Duggan, senior vice president and general manager at Campbell’s Company of Canada, to take the helm as president of the Snacks business unit on May 12, Campbell’s announced late on April 15. Lukin, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Snacks, is slated to start as chief growth officer on June 2.
Julia Kinnaird, trade association leader and lobbyist, dies at 70

1 week ago | bakingbusiness.com | Russell Redman

ARLINGTON, VA. — Longtime industry lobbyist and trade organization executive Jula Kinnaird has died. She was 70. Kinnaird passed away on April 9 after a recent illness. Born Aug. 19, 1954, in Lexington, Ky., she moved with her family to Virginia and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree from Randolf-Macon Women’s College and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Kinnaird’s career spanned four decades.
Julia Kinnaird, former leader of NGTC, dies at 70

1 week ago | world-grain.com | Russell Redman

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US — Longtime industry lobbyist and trade organization executive Jula Kinnaird has died. She was 70. Kinnaird passed away on April 9 after a recent illness. Born Aug. 19, 1954, in Lexington, Kentucky, US, she moved with her family to Virginia and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree from Randolf-Macon Women’s College and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Kinnaird’s career spanned four decades.
March bakery sales take hit from later Easter

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

SAN ANTONIO — Bakery sales took a hit in March due to the late timing of Easter this year, with the declines lower in the perimeter than in the center store. Fresh bakery dollar sales (including fixed- and random-weight products) for the four calendar weeks in March fell 3.3% year over year to $1.6 billion as unit volume slipped 2.7%, according to Circana US multi-outlet data reported by San Antonio-based 210 Analytics.
Ferrero invests C$445 million to expand Ontario plant

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

TORONTO — The Ferrero Group is investing C$445 million ($319.7 million) to expand and upgrade its production facility in Brantford, Ont., to support the manufacture of new products, including its first-ever launch outside of Europe. Plans call for Luxembourg-based Ferrero to produce Nutella Biscuits and the new Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Squares at the Brantford plant.
Ferrero plans C$445 million Ontario plant expansion

1 week ago | bakingbusiness.com | Russell Redman

TORONTO — The Ferrero Group is investing C$445 million ($319.7 million) to expand and upgrade its production facility in Brantford, Ont., to support the manufacture of new products, including its first-ever launch outside of Europe. Plans call for Luxembourg-based Ferrero to produce Nutella Biscuits and the new Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Squares at the Brantford plant.
StoneX, R.J. O’Brien to merge in $900 million deal

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

NEW YORK — Financial and commodities services firm StoneX Group Inc. plans to acquire R.J. O’Brien & Associates, the nation’s oldest futures brokerage and clearing house, in a $900 million deal. Under the agreement, announced April 14, New York-based StoneX is slated to pay R.J. O’Brien (RJO) $625 million in cash and about 3.5 million shares of common stock.
Walmart expects to manage way through tariff conditions

1 week ago | dairyprocessing.com | Russell Redman

BENTONVILLE, ARK. — At Walmart’s investor day event, top executives said they expect the retail giant to meet its growth expectations despite having to navigate a tariff-clouded global trade environment. The Walmart Investor Community Meeting, held April 9 at the company’s Bentonville headquarters, came on the same day that the Trump administration ordered a 90-day pause on US retaliatory tariffs of 10% to 49% on more than 50 nations, which had been in effect since midnight.
TreeHouse Foods plans organizational changes, job cuts

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Russell Redman

OAK BROOK, ILL. — TreeHouse Foods Inc. plans to lay off 150 corporate staff and eliminate a C-suite post as part of a previously disclosed plan to cut costs, drive operational efficiency and boost profitability and cash flow. In announcing the moves, the private label food and beverage manufacturer said Scott Tassani, executive vice president, business president and chief commercial officer, is slated to leave the company on May 30, and his duties will be assumed by other senior leaders.
StoneX to acquire R.J. O’Brien in $900 million deal

1 week ago | bakingbusiness.com | Russell Redman

NEW YORK — Financial and commodities services firm StoneX Group Inc. plans to acquire R.J. O’Brien & Associates, the nation’s oldest futures brokerage and clearing house, in a $900 million deal. Under the agreement, announced April 14, New York-based StoneX is slated to pay R.J. O’Brien (RJO) $625 million in cash and about 3.5 million shares of common stock.

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