Chocolate Giant To Buy Kellogg's Cereal Company For $3.1B: Here's Why
A European chocolate giant is purchasing the cereal company behind Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, and Rice Krispies.
Ferrero Group has agreed to buy WK Kellogg Co for $3.1 billion, the candy company announced in a news release on Thursday, July 10. The Italian chocolatier is the owner of widely popular brands like Butterfinger, Famous Amos cookies, Ferrero Rocher, Jelly Belly, Kinder, Nutella, and Tic Tac.
In the agreement, Ferrero will pay $23 per share in cash, a 40% premium on WK Kellogg's recent stock price. Once the deal closes, Battle Creek, Michigan will serve as Ferrero's North Americ…
M&M's, Skittles Reportedly Resisting Push To End Artificial Food Dye Use: Here's Why
One of the nation's largest candy makers is pushing back on a years-long effort to remove artificial food dyes from its products, according to reports.
Mars, the McLean, Virginia-based company behind popular candies like M&M's, is resisting the federal government's effort to remove synthetic food colorings, The New York Times reported on Monday, July 7. This comes as more than a dozen food giants like Kraft Heinz, General Mills, PepsiCo, ConAgra, and Nestlé have agreed to eliminate the artificial dyes from their US products by the end of 2027.
Federal agencies have tried for y…
Gerber Recalls, Discontinues Teething Sticks Sold In VA After Child Sent To ER
Gerber is recalling and discontinuing all batches of its teething stick due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children, authorities said.
Gerber and the Food and Drug Administration announced the recall for Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in news releases on Friday, Jan. 31. The recall follows consumer complaints, including one involving a child brought to an emergency room.
The affected products were distributed nationwide and in stores across several states, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The …
Halal Grocery Store Sets Wayne Opening
The countdown is on in Passaic County.
Anatolia Market, a new halal supermarket, is set to open in Wayne at 29 Route 23 on Sunday, March 10, store officials tell Daily Voice.
The supermarket plans to carry brands like Nutella, Ocean Spray, Nestle, Kraft and Poland Spring, according to its website.
Halal is Arabic for food that is allowed under Islamic law. Food must be processed, made, produced, manufactured and/or stored using utensils, equipment and/or machinery that have been cleansed according to Islamic law, according to the Islamic Council of Victoria.
Non-halal items include …
Patrick King, 45, Mourned As Pillar Of Prince William County
Patrick King, a pillar of the community in Prince William County, died at home alongside his life partner, Rebecca Barnes. He was 45 years old.
In a Facebook post, Barnes said:
"The love of my life, Patrick King, passed unexpectedly in his sleep this morning [Wednesday, May 31]. The loss is unspeakable. I will post plans when we have them, but let me share that if he had known this was his last week on earth, he couldn't have planned a much better week.
"Disney World, visits with his brother, close friends, and family, motorcycle riding, drinking around the world at Epcot, stop…
Rise In Grocery Prices Prompted By Shortage Of Truck Drivers, New Report Says
A new report has shown a link between the rise in grocery costs and the national shortage of long-distance truck drivers, according to Supermarket News.
The analysis, which was released Monday, Dec. 3 by Florida-based driver virtual simulation company Advanced Training Systems (ATS), demonstrated that higher freight costs and even ingredients costs are the culprits.
Several major food manufacturers have already announced their price hikes for the upcoming year, including Hershey, Nestle, Unilever, Mondelez, and Coca-Cola.
John Kearney, CEO of ATS, said that the situation is some…
