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Smucker to Acquire Hostess Brands as Consumers Prioritize Sweet Treats
Acquisitions // September 11, 2023

Smucker is sweetening its portfolio with the addition of Hostess Brands, the company best known for making Twinkies, as consumers continue to shell out for desserts amid ongoing budget pressures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Sharing Plant-Based Family Snack Recipes Via eCommerce
Retail // September 23, 2019

When Michael Pan went to visit Malaysia to see family, he discovered new fare that would eventually inspire him to start a company. His family fed him with all the foods they loved. Pan’s cousin offered him a dish that he thought was pork, but...

From Beer To Snack Bars: Using eCommerce To Upcycle Food
Retail // September 04, 2019

When ReGrained Chief Grain Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder Daniel Kurzrock began brewing his own beer, he found that he was wasting food. He was using about a pound of grain for every six-pack of beer he made, which added up. And he thought he could do better...

Mondelēz Grows eCommerce Business, Emphasizes Local Brands
Earnings // July 31, 2019

As it continues to build its eCommerce business and invest in companies through its SnackFutures unit, Mondelēz International, Inc. raised its full-year outlook with its second-quarter earnings results. The company also “continued to make good progress” against driving accelerating consumer-centric growth, among other strategies, per...

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Consumer Snack Caution Leaves Convenience Stores in a Lurch

March 13, 2025
For many American consumers, rising prices have rendered cherished convenience store snacks off-limits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Mondelēz Grows eCommerce Business, Emphasizes Local Brands

July 31, 2019
As it continues to build its eCommerce business and invest in companies through its SnackFutures unit, Mondelēz International, Inc. raised its full-year outlook with its second-quarter earnings results. The company...