THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger, Albertsons Move Forward From Failed Merger; FDA Food Recalls AboundCPG acquisition and bankruptcy news also gained clicks this week Ferrero to Acquire Iconic WK Kellogg for $3.1BDeal set to be finalized this month, as Italian CPG accelerates its M&A activity Mars’ Acquisition of Kellanova Clears U.S. Regulatory Hurdles While exact timing isn’t available, deal is expected to close by end of 2025 Cheez-It Frozen Pizza Collaboration between Palermo Villa, Kellanova hits grocery shelves EXCLUSIVE: SpartanNash Sets Aside Day to Pack 500K Meals for Future Disaster Victims Food solutions company hosts 2nd annual event that brings together 850 volunteers, including CPG suppliers and nonprofit partners Rice Krispies Treats Bliss Nostalgic marshmallow snacks come in 2 fan-inspired flavors Ahold Delhaize Signs Power Purchase Agreement Development of solar plants in Spain will supply 460,000 megawatt-hours of renewable energy annually Pringles Mingles Famous brand’s 1st-ever puffed snack arrives on the scene Ahold Delhaize USA, General Mills Working to Lower Value Chain Emissions Co-investments will support adoption of regenerative agriculture in key sourcing regions KIND Snacks Appoints New CEO Mars vet will lead healthy snack business 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
