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Top news and merchandising and marketing trends unfolding with grocery consumer brands in beverages, natural and organic, snacks, condiments and more.

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Deadline Nears for BrandSpark’s Best New Product Awards

The consumer-voted U.S. awards program seeks new products in beauty, food and beverage, health and personal care and household categories; the final deadline to enter is Sept. 28.

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A Tour of Expo East 2018

Couldn't make it to the show this year? Here's what you missed.

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Hershey Acquires Pirate’s Booty Snacks

By Brett Dworski on Sep. 13, 2018

The $420M deal adds a fast-growing brand to the Amplify snacks portfolio, officials said.

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Tyson Launches Upcycled Crisp Brand

By Phil Lempert on Sep. 10, 2018

The Lempert Report: The snacks are made with rescued veggies and spent grain.

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Campbell’s Investor Takes Aim at Entire Board

By Jon Springer on Sep. 07, 2018

Third Point rips "dismal" performance, blames sibling heirs; Weis Markets separately draws investor attention.

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Campbell’s Exiting Fresh, International Businesses

By WGB Staff on Aug. 30, 2018

Bolthouse Farms and Garden Fresh Gourmet are among the units on the chopping block.

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Nestle Scores Venti CPG Deal With Starbucks

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Aug. 28, 2018

The new partnership will focus on global expansion, while some 500 Starbucks employees will join the Nestle team.

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Coca-Cola Acquires Stake in BodyArmor

By Natalie Taylor on Aug. 14, 2018

The move aims to strengthen the sports drink brand’s position against PepsiCo’s Gatorade.

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Hostess Feels Pain of Walmart Pinch

By Jon Springer on Sep. 09, 2018

The Twinkie maker said a reduction in promotional space trimmed sales and financial projections.

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PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi to Step Down Oct. 3

By WGB Staff on Aug. 06, 2018

Longtime Fortune 500 chief will be succeeded by company’s president, Ramon Laguarta.

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