consumer packaged goods

Day Out
Jun 8, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Day Out Snacks scores nationwide Target rollout

Montville-based Day Out Snacks expands nationwide with a Target launch, bringing its protein balls to more than 2,000 stores.

Prego's “Connection Keeper Bundle"
Apr 24, 2026

Prego, StoryCorps launch family dinner recording bundle

Prego and StoryCorps are introducing a limited-edition bundle that seeks to help capture mealtime memories with a screen-free audio device.

Unilever and McCormick brands
Apr 1, 2026

McCormick to acquire Unilever’s food business in $44.8B deal

McCormick will acquire Unilever's food business, creating a global flavor company with about $20 billion in revenue.

Becky Dheri, founder of Montville-based snack brand Day Out.
Mar 23, 2026

Pharmacist-turned-entrepreneur grows NJ snack startup

Montville brand Day Out is expanding nationwide with plant-based protein treats now sold at more than 850 stores nationwide, including Costco and Fairway Market.

Mohit Anand, executive vice president and president of snacks for The Campbell’s Co.
Feb 23, 2026

Campbell’s names Anand snacks president

Campbell’s appoints Mohit Anand as snacks division president to lead brands including Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm.

Hain Celestial's North American Snacks business
Feb 3, 2026

Hain Celestial to sell North American snacks unit for $115M

Hain Celestial will divest its North American snacks business to Snackruptors for $115 million as it sharpens focus on core food and beverage brands.

College Inn chicken broth
Jan 16, 2026

B&G Foods to buy Del Monte broth brands for $110M (updated)

Parsippany-based B&G Foods will acquire Del Monte’s broth and stock business for $110 million, adding the College Inn and Kitchen Basics brands.

Product recall
Dec 26, 2025

Mondelēz Chips Ahoy! recall marks third in 2025

Following announcements in July and November affecting its Ritz brand, the latest pulls select Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites over a potential choking hazard.

Hain Celestial CEO Alison Lewis, effective Dec. 15, 2025
Dec 17, 2025

Hain Celestial names Lewis CEO, makes interim role permanent

The Hoboken-based company appoints Alison Lewis as chief executive officer amid its turnaround strategy and cost-cutting plan.

Kellanova's portfolio of brands includes Cheez-It, Pringles, Pop-Tarts, Eggo and more.
Dec 10, 2025

Mars, Kellanova set to close $35.9B snack deal (updated)

Following the Dec. 11 finalization, the former will add Pringles, Pop-Tarts and Cheez-It to its portfolio, creating a global category leader.

Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup
Nov 26, 2025

Campbell’s IT exec on leave for alleged ‘poor people’ remark

The comments surfaced in a lawsuit filed against the Camden-based company that claims the individual called its products highly processed food for “poor people” that consist of “bioengineered meat” that “came from a 3D printer.”

The Campbell’s Co. appointed Todd Cunfer as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Oct. 20, 2025.
Oct 16, 2025

Freshpet exec joins Campbell’s as new CFO

The Camden-based soup and snacks giant appointed 25-year CPG veteran Todd Cunfer as its chief financial officer and executive vice president.