Backed by a seasoned leadership team and a legacy dating to 1901, the new company combines premium capabilities and a national footprint to serve both retail and co-manufacturing bakery markets
Artisan Bakery is uniquely positioned to deliver premium, indulgent bakery products across retail and co-manufacturing channels. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Danone invests further in gut health and next-generation biotic science
July 1, 2025
TAC’s founding scientists first discovered the biotic strain Akkermansia muciniphila MucT in 2004 and have since developed it using state-of-the-art technology.
The Van de Kamp's and Mrs. Paul's products that are part of the transaction contributed approximately $75 million to Conagra's fiscal year 2024 net sales.
In September 2024, David launched and debuted its flagship product: a protein bar with 28g of protein, zero sugar, and just 150 calories—offering the highest protein-to-calorie ratio on the market.
Through the acquisition, Newly Weds plans to further enhance its liquid and sauce manufacturing capabilities and expand its packaging offerings to include portion-controlled cups, sachets, and bag-in-box pouches.
The deal signals PepsiCo’s continued investment in functional, better-for-you beverages, expanding its portfolio with a Gen Z-favored brand rooted in gut health and social media savvy
This acquisition marks a significant step in PepsiCo's ongoing transformation of its portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to meeting evolving consumer preferences for great-tasting, functional products. poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, is among PepsiCo's recent acquisitions, including Siete and Sabra, aimed at aligning with consumers' modern wellness priorities.
Mela is a provider of premium watermelon waters and participates in the rapidly growing plant-based functional hydration category while Calypso has ascended to the top of the lemonade category with its innovative line of flavored lemonades.
The addition of LesserEvil will further expand Hershey's snacking portfolio across its long-established confection brands like Hershey's, Reese's and Jolly Ranchers.
CraftMark operates a modern, industry-leading, and highly automated bakery with seven production lines and over 500 million pounds of production capacity.