Mark Kenny, former senior director of private brands, deli and bakery at Wal-Mart, has been appointed as Target’s vice president of meat and fresh prepared food…READ MORE
KEEP READINGHaagen-Dazs is no longer the ice-cream brand its fans have known across the globe for nearly six decades. The ice-cream maker, owned by the consumer goods giant General Mills, has rolled out the biggest brand overhaul in its 56-year history, complete with fresh packaging, a brand-new logo, plans to revamp its 800-plus global stores and a global advertising campaign…READ MORE
KEEP READINGFor generations, beleaguered parents have implored their children to eat more vegetables. The message finally took hold with millennials, who are, in turn, driving a broader consumer shift towards cleaner, plant-based food. And according to findings in one Wall Street analysis, this drift away from red meat and towards healthier alternatives could benefit more than American waistlines. It could spur growth at traditional food giants — like WhiteWave Foods, Hormel and General Mills — that are acquiring and investing in plant-powered products…READ MORE
KEEP READINGNestle, Unilever and General Mills are among the founding members of France’s new ice cream industry group…READ MORE
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