Kraft Foods, Northfield, Ill., launched Gevalia protein-packed iced coffee with almond milk, a ready-to-drink iced coffee beverage with the goodness of almond milk and 6 grams of protein per 8 fluid ounces.
H.J. Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., Northfield, Ill., entered into a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Co., what is said to be the third largest food and beverage company in North America.
Mark Magnesen will be the new president of Kraft Foods' Oscar Mayer division, replacing Sam Rovit, who announced his resignation in February following a shakeup within Kraft’s top management team.
Smithfield announced a realignment of its organization and key senior management appointments to unify all independent operating companies, brands, marketing and the more than 48,000 global employees under one corporate umbrella.
Kraft Foods, Northfield, Ill., announced plans to cease bacon operations at its Kirksville, Mo., plant, consolidating bacon production to its Coshocton, Ohio, facility.
Kraft Foods’ PHILADELPHIA brand now includes Bacon Cream Cheese Spread, a savory breakfast spread that combines fresh milk and real cream with real Oscar Mayer bacon.