Fun Friday: Ritz ‘Salty Summer,’ Krispy Kreme chocolate doughnuts, MoonPie patriotism, Goldfish car wash Ryno Sports, Big League Chew launch T-shirt collection. Liz Parker Kuhn July 4, 2025 This week's Fun Friday includes news from Ritz, Krispy Kreme, MoonPie, Goldfish, and Big League Chew.Read More
Valeo Foods Group acquires Melegatti Cakes The acquired company produces baked goods such as pandoro and panettone. SF&WB Staff July 3, 2025 This acquisition is another step forward in the company's strategy to expand its baked sweet treats brands.Read More
Krispy Kreme taps Raphael Duvivier as chief financial officer In addition, Alison Holder has been promoted to chief brand and product officer. SF&WB Staff July 3, 2025 Duvivier will bring 20+ years of experience across finance, strategy, and operations.Read More
Nestlé USA to discard FD&C colors by mid-2026 The company's brands will identify alternative solutions for its recipes. SF&WB Staff July 3, 2025 The company is pledging fully synthetic color-free recipes as part of its commitment to consumer-driven innovation and ingredient transparency.Read More
Good Eat'n expands, launches at Walmart The nationwide rollout includes five of the brand's most popular snacks. SF&WB Staff July 2, 2025 The plant-based snack brand founded by NBA star Chris Paul will roll out in over 1,000 stores nationwide.Read More
Post Holdings completes acquisition of 8th Avenue The brand is a seller of private-label granola, snack and baking nuts, and more. SF&WB Staff July 2, 2025 The company revealed it has completed the previously announced acquisition of 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc., effective July 1. Read More
J.M. Smucker Co. to remove artificial colors from products The company is aiming to remove FD&C colors from its brands by the end of 2027. SF&WB Staff July 1, 2025 While the majority of the company's consumer foods are already free of FD&C colors, this removal will impact certain products from its Hostess brand portfolio.Read More
Mars' Kellanova acquisition clears antitrust review by FTC The deal is now awaiting a European commission investigation. Alyse Thompson-Richards July 1, 2025 The proposed $36 billion acquisition has received all but one of 28 required regulatory clearances.Read More
BEMA Convention 2025: More than fun in the sun The annual event offered powerful industry programming in a sunny setting. Jenni Spinner July 1, 2025 While the annual event’s setting tends to be picturesque, the insightful, impactful sessions are the real draw.Read More
Lancaster Colony rebrands as The Marzetti Company The parent company of New York Bakery and Sister Schubert's is changing its name. SF&WB Staff July 1, 2025 The rebrand signals the future of the specialty food and snack manufacturer while honoring its 130-year history.Read More