This month’s survey of products include cereal made with vitamin D, mini size indulgent cereals and celebrity cereal products
June 26, 2023
Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus, Master P's Broadus Foods, Los Angeles, and Post Consumer Brands, Lakeville, Minn., joined forces to develop Snoop Cereal. Three varieties are scheduled to debut this summer: Fruity Hoopz with Marshmallows, Cinnamon Toasteez, and Frosted Drizzlerz.
New commitments, partnerships, package design and R&D facilities indicate long-term shift toward sustainability in the food and beverage industry
April 12, 2023
According to research from NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and Circana, sustainability-marketed products outperformed conventionally marketed products across 36 categories and grew +0.3 points to 17.3% of purchases. In addition, sustainability marketed products’ five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) sits at 9.48%, outpacing its conventional counterpart at 4.98% for the same period.
Strategic partnerships with American Farmland Trust and Rodale Institute will accelerate regenerative agriculture techniques across key regions
April 5, 2023
Strategic partnerships with American Farmland Trust and Rodale Institute will accelerate regenerative agriculture techniques across key regions in California and the Northern Great Plains.
Per the Innova Database of new products, snack bar new product introductions (cereal and energy bars) grew more than 6% while cold cereal launches expanded by more than 2% during the first 11 months of 2022 versus the same period in 2021. Hot cereal launches declined by around 10% during the same period.
The companies will work to leverage technical expertise in support of business growth
January 13, 2023
As part of its strategy to develop long-term partnerships with key suppliers, the company is working with ICL to leverage technical expertise in support of business growth.
Thaw-and-serve cinnamon rolls come pre-packaged with Doughboy branding
October 25, 2022
Ready to roll onto bakery shelves after thawing, Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls provide a low-labor way for retail bakeries to offer cinnamon rolls with homemade taste from the top brand in the category.
TNT Crust is a manufacturer of high-quality frozen pizza crusts for regional and national pizza chains, foodservice distributors, and retail outlets
June 30, 2022
General Mills announced it has completed the acquisition of TNT Crust. TNT Crust is a manufacturer of high-quality frozen pizza crusts for regional and national pizza chains, foodservice distributors, and retail outlets. TNT Crust was a portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital.
TNT Crust manufactures partially baked, self-rising and better-for-you pizza crusts that are highly complementary to General Mills’ existing frozen baked goods portfolio
May 13, 2022
General Mills announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TNT Crust, a manufacturer of high-quality frozen pizza crusts for regional and national pizza chains, foodservice distributors, and retail outlets. TNT Crust is currently a portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital.
Investment arm, 301 INC, addresses founder gap through Fearless Fund and Supply Change Capital
April 15, 2022
The investments are part of General Mills’ commitment to standing for good and promoting racial and gender equity in representation through economic opportunity for minority and female food entrepreneurs.