Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

The company’s approach tackles the most persistent obstacles in the industry: ingredient complexity, waste production, and growing consumer expectations for naturally derived products.

Brimacombe currently serves as president of Puratos USA, where he has overseen a dynamic period of transformation and growth since his appointment in 2018.

Easy Street’s dry-seasoned chicken is seasoned to without the use of preservatives or food dyes, and is made with no antibiotics ever, using naturally portioned, pre-diced pieces.

The report identifies five key trends that are shaping snacking behaviors and influencing how consumers navigate an increasingly diverse snack landscape. While focused on the US market, the report also covers relevant global snacking trends and behaviors.

"This acquisition is an important step in delivering on our strategic capacity expansion in North America," said Bruno Tremblay, chief executive officer of Jungbunzlauer. "Establishing a US manufacturing footprint allows us to work closer to many of our US customers, better understand their challenges and deliver solutions that truly make a difference."

Luke Busker will lead marketing, R&D, signature brand sales, commercial brand sales, Mizkan Center of Excellence (COE), customer service and Mizkan’s newest growth platform, Inspired Mixology.

Pringles is releasing multiple new flavors of the iconic crisps including three smoky flavors and a bold sharp white cheddar, available at retailers nationwide in September:

For years, the disappointing performance of PepsiCo's beverage business was more than offset by its resilient and high-performing foods business, PFNA. More recently, however, PFNA has begun to falter.

In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced the company’s board of directors and executive leadership team had been evaluating potential strategic transactions to unlock shareholder value. The strategic review was led by the company’s core belief that increased focus will translate into better performance and was guided by five principles.

Cranberry Punch is a sparkling, fruit-forward mix of tart cranberries from the Pacific Northwest and juicy winter citrus, grapefruit, lemon and orange, grown in California.