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A Long-Overdue Gap in the Freezer Section (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) Deep Brands unveiled Tem Toa, the first frozen food line devoted exclusively to authentic Thai dishes, positioning it for a nationwide rollout at Target stores this spring.[1] A Long-Overdue Gap in the Freezer Section Thai food ranks as the seventh most popular takeout choice in America and the third most searched cuisine online, yet authentic frozen options have remained scarce.[1] Until now, about 75 percent of frozen Thai sales came from Pad Thai variants in multi-cuisine brands. Tem Toa addresses this void head-on. The brand promises restaurant-quality meals that capture … Read more

A Startup’s Swift Rise in Sweet Innovation (Image Credits: Pixabay) Austrian food-tech company Neoh announced a multi-million euro investment round backed by German retail powerhouse Rewe Group, signaling strong industry confidence in its sugar-reduction solutions. A Startup’s Swift Rise in Sweet Innovation Neoh launched in 2017 as a direct-to-consumer brand offering zero-added-sugar snacks across European markets. Its Crisp’n Cream products quickly gained traction, often ranking among the top three on supermarket shelves for sales velocity. The company soon pivoted to business-to-business opportunities. Founders developed Zero+, a proprietary sugar substitute that addressed longstanding issues with taste and texture in complex foods … Read more

Delsbo Slakteri and Jämtlandsgården Join Scan’s Portfolio (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) Scan Sverige, a key meat and charcuterie unit under the Lantmännen cooperative, reached an agreement to acquire two slaughterhouses in northern Sweden, signaling a push to fortify the nation’s livestock processing capabilities.[1][2] Delsbo Slakteri and Jämtlandsgården Join Scan’s Portfolio The facilities in question, Delsbo Slakteri and Jämtlandsgården Livsmedel, focus on beef and lamb slaughter. Both operations fell under the ownership of Delsbo Kött, a company held jointly by Mattias Norell and Thomas Gill. Together, these sites generated a combined turnover of about Skr190m, equivalent to roughly $21m. They employed around … Read more

New Leadership Brings Proven Expertise (Image Credits: Unsplash) ORRVILLE, Ohio — The J.M. Smucker Co. revealed the addition of two independent directors to its board on Thursday, marking the outcome of productive discussions with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.[1][2] New Leadership Brings Proven Expertise Woo-Sung Chung, known as Bruce, currently serves as chief financial officer at NRG Energy, bringing deep financial acumen to the table. David Singer, former chief executive of snacks company Snyder’s-Lance, offers extensive experience in the consumer packaged goods sector. Both individuals will join the board effective April 15, expanding it to 11 members with 10 independents.[3][4] … Read more

Leadership Change Ushers in New Era (Image Credits: Pixabay) Europe’s prominent frozen foods provider Nomad Foods projected further reductions in sales and earnings for the coming year as its recently appointed CEO launches a comprehensive transition effort.[1] Leadership Change Ushers in New Era Dominic Brisby stepped into the CEO position at Nomad Foods last month, marking a pivotal shift for the company. He succeeded Stéfan Descheemaeker, who retired after steering the firm for 11 years. Brisby arrived from Flora Food Group, a dairy-alternatives outfit, bringing fresh perspectives to the frozen foods sector. Nomad Foods owns well-known brands like Birds Eye … Read more

A Merger’s Promise Turns Sour (Image Credits: Unsplash) Kraft Heinz’s ongoing challenges underscore a fundamental shift challenging long-established consumer packaged goods companies. A Merger’s Promise Turns Sour The 2015 merger of Kraft and Heinz under 3G Capital’s guidance initially delivered strong results through rigorous cost controls and zero-based budgeting. Margins expanded, and cash flows strengthened as the company streamlined operations. Yet this focus on efficiency gradually overshadowed the need for product innovation and consumer engagement. By 2019, reality struck with a massive $15.4 billion write-down on goodwill and intangible assets, as detailed in an SEC filing. The impairment exposed overvalued … Read more

Traceback Efforts Accelerate (Image Credits: Foodsafetynews.com) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported a new outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections, confirming 38 cases as of February 25.[1][2] Traceback Efforts Accelerate Agency officials moved quickly to address the cluster. They initiated traceback procedures to identify any common food source behind the illnesses. Details on patient demographics remain unavailable at this stage. Neither ages nor geographic locations have been disclosed publicly. Hospitalization data also awaits release. Investigators prioritize speed in these scenarios. Early detection allows for potential recalls and public alerts. The reference number for this event is 1366, distinguishing it from … Read more

Rapid Rollout Brings Nutritional Promise and Perils (Image Credits: Unsplash) Indonesia – Officials and experts confront a troubling surge in food-related illnesses tied to the nation’s expansive free school meals initiative.[1]00019-3/fulltext)[2] Rapid Rollout Brings Nutritional Promise and Perils The government launched the free nutritious meals program, known as MBG, in January 2025 under President Prabowo Subianto. It aimed to combat Indonesia’s triple burden of malnutrition – stunting, wasting, and obesity – by serving 82.9 million beneficiaries, including schoolchildren. By mid-December 2025, more than 46 million students had received the meals. The effort marked one of the world’s largest school feeding … Read more

Proven Leaders Join to Drive Value (Image Credits: Unsplash) Orrville, Ohio – The J.M. Smucker Co. appointed two independent directors to its board following discussions with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.[1][2] Proven Leaders Join to Drive Value Executives with deep financial and consumer goods expertise now bolster the company’s oversight. Woo-Sung (Bruce) Chung, executive vice president and chief financial officer at NRG Energy, brings decades of experience in capital allocation, risk management, and mergers.[1] David Singer, former chief executive of Snyder’s-Lance, offers operational savvy from roles at Coca-Cola Consolidated and current board seats at Performance Food Group and Brunswick Corporation.[2] … Read more

A Bold Sponsorship Switcheroo (Image Credits: Unsplash) Coca-Cola positioned BodyArmor as the official sports drink for the 2026 NCAA championships, including the high-stakes March Madness tournaments.[1][2] A Bold Sponsorship Switcheroo Powerade relinquished its long-held position after sponsoring NCAA events since 2010, except for a brief stint by BodyArmor in 2019.[1] The beverage giant, an NCAA corporate champion since 2002, executed this change strategically.[3] BodyArmor branding now dominates sidelines with cups, coolers, towels, and water bottles during men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. Tom Gargiulo, chief marketing officer for BodyArmor Sports Nutrition, described the move as intentional. “We’re being very intentional with … Read more