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For the small portion of products that currently contain FD&C colors, the company has invested significant resources, mobilizing a team to address the complex challenge.

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.

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association announced the winners of its annual Penguin Pitch: Emerging Brand Contest, created to spotlight up-and-coming brands reshaping the frozen and refrigerated aisles through innovation, flavor, and purpose.

The survey-based report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability(CFDAS) assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction and values, support of agricultural and food policies, and trust in information sources. 

Most recently, Mondello was senior vice president of R&D for the meals and beverage division at Campbell Soup Company, where she was responsible for leading the R&D team that supports the soup, broth, sauce, pasta, frozen meals and beverage business unit.

The transformation is directly shaped by insights from Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Community, with 72% of members surveyed actively seeking minimally processed foods and 90% stating they either live or aspire to live a healthier lifestyle. These preferences have guided the brand’s formulation, sourcing and packaging standards — ensuring Member’s Mark products evolve in step with modern consumer values.

Hedtke expressed AEB’s gratitude for USDA’s support, which has included a five-point plan. He outlined progress in each of the plan areas.

Prior to joining NextFoods, Seguin served as chief sales officer at Pressed Juicery, where he played a key role in developing the national chain’s go-to-market strategy.

"Consumers aren't giving up on good food, but they are getting smarter about how to afford it," said Yuni Baker-Saito, co-founder and CEO. "We're seeing recipe content boom in popularity, and it may come as a surprise to some brands and retailers just how much they guide purchases and shopping habits."

Upcycling has the annual potential to reduce 5.56M Metric Tons CO2e (total emissions) and particularly reduce 71k Metric Tons CH4 (highly potent methane - food waste is a top source) as well as save 557B gallons of water by diverting 1.94M Tons of food in the US alone as measured by ReFED.