The Campbell Soup Company says it will stop using Bisphenol A (BPA) in the lining of its cans by the middle of 2017 to address some consumers’ concerns.
General Mills announced 301 INC, the company’s new business development and venturing unit, will embark on a new strategy that will focus on building partnerships with emerging food brands to create innovations in the food industry.
UK’s R&R Ice Cream, owned by funds controlled by PAI Partners, France, and Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, are in advanced discussions to set up a new joint venture covering ice cream based in Europe and Africa. The proposed joint venture will capitalize on the strengths and innovation expertise of the two companies.
ConAgra Foods, Inc., Omaha, Neb., announced the relocation of its headquarters to Chicago, Ill.
Beginning in the summer of 2016, approximately 700 employees will be located in the new offices in the city’s Merchandise Mart, including the company’s senior leadership team and certain functions of the consumer foods business, which are currently located in Omaha, Neb., and Naperville, Ill.
The Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (DPS) has reached an agreement to make an equity investment in BA Sports Nutrition, LLC, owner of the BodyArmor SuperDrink—a line of premium sports drinks that will compete with Gatorade and Powerade.