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, 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.”
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.

















