Cocoa sourcing and processing in Africa during times of COVID-19

May 29, 2020 Barry Callebaut

Africa is the largest cocoa producing region in the world. Jo Thys, VP Cocoa Africa at Barry Callebaut, explains how he and his team ensured the continued sourcing and processing of cocoa, whilst prioritizing the safety of employees and following the precautionary measures introduced by the government.

United Supermarkets Acquires Rights to Iconic August’s Pies

May 29, 2020 The United Family®

United Supermarkets has acquired the rights to the name and recipes of August’s Pies, an iconic West Texas brand. The company began making fried pies in 1937, but stopped production earlier this year.

FMS Solutions To Acquire UNFI’s Retail Accounting Services Division

May 29, 2020 FMS Solutions

FMS Solutions, Inc. (FMS) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)’s Retail Accounting Services Division. This transaction, which is expected to be completed by June 6, 2020, makes the second acquisition of the year for FMS, accelerating its growth strategy.

Big Food Proves That Reinventing Itself is Good For its Immunity

May 29, 2020 Hank Cardello, Forbes

The pandemic only accelerated trends well under way in consumer behavior. Those trends include a growing awareness of the link between food and health, a deep concern for the environment and a disdain for companies that don’t consider stakeholders beyond stockholders.

CUB Selects MSP-C as Digital Agency of Record

May 29, 2020 CUB

CUB today announced MSP-C as its new digital marketing agency of record. The move marks the first time the Minnesota-based grocer has selected an outside group to lead its digital marketing efforts.