13 hours ago
It's safe to say Paul Hollywood grew up on staple English foods like sticky toffee pudding, Scotch eggs, jam roly-poly, and beans on toast. And while Americans may think barbecue-less beans with a light tomato-based sauce piled on toast sounds just plain weird, many Brits are similarly perplexed by the idea of a peanut ****** er and jelly sandwich. Hollywood is one such Brit who used to think PB&J seemed like an unusual pairing — until he tried it, that is.
The renowned baker and television personality told Mashed that, while he had been curious about peanut ****** er and jelly sandwiches, having heard about them in movies, he didn't grow up with them and remained skeptical. "I was always like, 'What are you crazy? That doesn't go together,'" he said. He'd had both spreads separately before but only had them together when someone on "The Great British Bake Off" made him a peanut ****** er and jelly sandwich. Hollywood didn't fall in love with the sandwich but dubbed it "all right." At least he can now see the appeal of the beloved sweet-and-savory combination. Perhaps he'd be more fond of Ina Garten's elevated PB&J.
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So, peanut ****** er and jelly didn't wow Paul Hollywood. But one sandwich the "Bake Off" judge does love is an egg and cress, another traditional British favorite often served with afternoon tea. The simple sando features creamy egg salad and peppery watercress nestled between slices of soft bread. But there's one thing he thinks his favorite sandwich should have in common with the average American first-grader's PB&J. In a short video shared on Facebook, Hollywood declared that he prefers to upgrade tea sandwiches by cutting the crusts of his bread off. The celebrity chef also mentioned that he enjoys a ham and cheese sandwich on a crusty baguette as well as a steak sandwich with rocket (aka arugula) on focaccia bread.
#sandwich #jelly #paul
The renowned baker and television personality told Mashed that, while he had been curious about peanut ****** er and jelly sandwiches, having heard about them in movies, he didn't grow up with them and remained skeptical. "I was always like, 'What are you crazy? That doesn't go together,'" he said. He'd had both spreads separately before but only had them together when someone on "The Great British Bake Off" made him a peanut ****** er and jelly sandwich. Hollywood didn't fall in love with the sandwich but dubbed it "all right." At least he can now see the appeal of the beloved sweet-and-savory combination. Perhaps he'd be more fond of Ina Garten's elevated PB&J.
Read more: 10 Nostalgic Sandwich Chains That Are Slowly Being Forgotten
Matthew Ashmore/Shutterstock
So, peanut ****** er and jelly didn't wow Paul Hollywood. But one sandwich the "Bake Off" judge does love is an egg and cress, another traditional British favorite often served with afternoon tea. The simple sando features creamy egg salad and peppery watercress nestled between slices of soft bread. But there's one thing he thinks his favorite sandwich should have in common with the average American first-grader's PB&J. In a short video shared on Facebook, Hollywood declared that he prefers to upgrade tea sandwiches by cutting the crusts of his bread off. The celebrity chef also mentioned that he enjoys a ham and cheese sandwich on a crusty baguette as well as a steak sandwich with rocket (aka arugula) on focaccia bread.
#sandwich #jelly #paul
3 days ago
Interested in Nomad Foods Limited? Here are five stocks we like better.
Revenue and volumes declined: Organic revenue fell 2.9% and volume dropped 5.9%, mainly because retailer disputes caused out-of-stocks and reduced promotions in Germany and France. Nomad said shelves are being replenished and market-share trends are beginning to improve.
Margins benefited from pricing and productivity: Adjusted gross margin expanded 110 basis points, while productivity initiatives offset more than 60% of inflation year to date. However, adjusted EBITDA declined 4.3% and adjusted EPS fell slightly to EUR 0.39.
Outlook was largely maintained but EPS was cut: Nomad reaffirmed its full-year revenue and EBITDA decline forecasts but lowered adjusted EPS guidance to EUR 1.38–EUR 1.53 because of higher interest costs following its debt refinancing. The company is prioritizing debt reduction and extended its debt maturities, with no meaningful maturities until 2032.
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Revenue and volumes declined: Organic revenue fell 2.9% and volume dropped 5.9%, mainly because retailer disputes caused out-of-stocks and reduced promotions in Germany and France. Nomad said shelves are being replenished and market-share trends are beginning to improve.
Margins benefited from pricing and productivity: Adjusted gross margin expanded 110 basis points, while productivity initiatives offset more than 60% of inflation year to date. However, adjusted EBITDA declined 4.3% and adjusted EPS fell slightly to EUR 0.39.
Outlook was largely maintained but EPS was cut: Nomad reaffirmed its full-year revenue and EBITDA decline forecasts but lowered adjusted EPS guidance to EUR 1.38–EUR 1.53 because of higher interest costs following its debt refinancing. The company is prioritizing debt reduction and extended its debt maturities, with no meaningful maturities until 2032.
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6 days ago
While concern continues to rise about the cost of groceries, another major issue is quietly cropping up in your neighborhood: local grocery stores closing.
During its June 2025 earnings call, Kroger announced that it would shutter 60 locations over the next 18 months, citing underperformance. The closures also affect other brands under the company umbrella, including Fred Meyer, Fry's Food and Drug, Harris Teeter, Foods Co, Food 4 Less, King Soopers, Mariano's, Pick 'n Save, and QFC.
Many consumers struggling with higher food costs have turned to discount grocery stores for relief, but those are also winking out of sight in some areas. Aldi is another chain closing stores in 2026, with locations shuttering in Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin. While the chain has plans to expand up to 3,200 locations by 2028, it needs to cut underperforming stores to reach that goal.
Grocery Outlet also falls into the discount category -- and it's also closing stores. The chain announced in March 2026 that it would shutter 36 locations. CEO Jason Potter said that the chain stretched itself too thin with a rapid expansion plan. 24 locations included in the closure are on the east coast, translating into less discount grocery options for many consumers in need of them.
Now, another grocery has announced new closures, some affecting locations that have been open for decades.
#stores
During its June 2025 earnings call, Kroger announced that it would shutter 60 locations over the next 18 months, citing underperformance. The closures also affect other brands under the company umbrella, including Fred Meyer, Fry's Food and Drug, Harris Teeter, Foods Co, Food 4 Less, King Soopers, Mariano's, Pick 'n Save, and QFC.
Many consumers struggling with higher food costs have turned to discount grocery stores for relief, but those are also winking out of sight in some areas. Aldi is another chain closing stores in 2026, with locations shuttering in Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin. While the chain has plans to expand up to 3,200 locations by 2028, it needs to cut underperforming stores to reach that goal.
Grocery Outlet also falls into the discount category -- and it's also closing stores. The chain announced in March 2026 that it would shutter 36 locations. CEO Jason Potter said that the chain stretched itself too thin with a rapid expansion plan. 24 locations included in the closure are on the east coast, translating into less discount grocery options for many consumers in need of them.
Now, another grocery has announced new closures, some affecting locations that have been open for decades.
#stores
7 days ago
While concern continues to rise about the cost of groceries, another major issue is quietly cropping up in your neighborhood: local grocery stores closing.
During its June 2025 earnings call, Kroger announced that it would shutter 60 locations over the next 18 months, citing underperformance. The closures also affect other brands under the company umbrella, including Fred Meyer, Fry's Food and Drug, Harris Teeter, Foods Co, Food 4 Less, King Soopers, Mariano's, Pick 'n Save, and QFC.
Many consumers struggling with higher food costs have turned to discount grocery stores for relief, but those are also winking out of sight in some areas. Aldi is another chain closing stores in 2026, with locations shuttering in Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin. While the chain has plans to expand up to 3,200 locations by 2028, it needs to cut underperforming stores to reach that goal.
Grocery Outlet also falls into the discount category -- and it's also closing stores. The chain announced in March 2026 that it would shutter 36 locations. CEO Jason Potter said that the chain stretched itself too thin with a rapid expansion plan. 24 locations included in the closure are on the east coast, translating into less discount grocery options for many consumers in need of them.
Now, another grocery has announced new closures, some affecting locations that have been open for decades.
#stores #chain #less #many
During its June 2025 earnings call, Kroger announced that it would shutter 60 locations over the next 18 months, citing underperformance. The closures also affect other brands under the company umbrella, including Fred Meyer, Fry's Food and Drug, Harris Teeter, Foods Co, Food 4 Less, King Soopers, Mariano's, Pick 'n Save, and QFC.
Many consumers struggling with higher food costs have turned to discount grocery stores for relief, but those are also winking out of sight in some areas. Aldi is another chain closing stores in 2026, with locations shuttering in Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin. While the chain has plans to expand up to 3,200 locations by 2028, it needs to cut underperforming stores to reach that goal.
Grocery Outlet also falls into the discount category -- and it's also closing stores. The chain announced in March 2026 that it would shutter 36 locations. CEO Jason Potter said that the chain stretched itself too thin with a rapid expansion plan. 24 locations included in the closure are on the east coast, translating into less discount grocery options for many consumers in need of them.
Now, another grocery has announced new closures, some affecting locations that have been open for decades.
#stores #chain #less #many
7 days ago
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Completed the multi-step separation of residential and food processing businesses, positioning Middleby as a pure-play commercial foodservice solutions provider.
Organic revenue growth of 8.3% in Q2 was driven by broad-based strength across global channels, particularly within the QSR segment and dealer partners.
Performance was bolstered by strategic investments in the ice and beverage platform, which is seeing rapid adoption as customers seek to expand menus and dayparts.
Management attributed the second consecutive quarter of organic growth to a go-to-market strategy that emphasizes strategic partnerships and next-generation innovation.
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Completed the multi-step separation of residential and food processing businesses, positioning Middleby as a pure-play commercial foodservice solutions provider.
Organic revenue growth of 8.3% in Q2 was driven by broad-based strength across global channels, particularly within the QSR segment and dealer partners.
Performance was bolstered by strategic investments in the ice and beverage platform, which is seeing rapid adoption as customers seek to expand menus and dayparts.
Management attributed the second consecutive quarter of organic growth to a go-to-market strategy that emphasizes strategic partnerships and next-generation innovation.
#middleby
8 days ago
Interested in Tenaris S.A.? Here are five stocks we like better.
Second-quarter performance weakened as sales fell 4% to $3 billion and EBITDA declined 12% sequentially to $649 million, pressured by Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions, lower fixed-cost absorption, and higher raw-material and logistics costs.
Tenaris approved a higher interim dividend of $0.59 per share ($1.18 per ADR), totaling about $600 million, supported by $396 million in quarterly free cash flow and $3.6 billion in net cash.
Management expects second-half revenue and EBITDA to be roughly in line with the first half, while potential upside could come from resumed Gulf shipments, stronger fourth-quarter volumes and pricing, rising North American drilling activity, and an expanding offshore project backlog.
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Second-quarter performance weakened as sales fell 4% to $3 billion and EBITDA declined 12% sequentially to $649 million, pressured by Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions, lower fixed-cost absorption, and higher raw-material and logistics costs.
Tenaris approved a higher interim dividend of $0.59 per share ($1.18 per ADR), totaling about $600 million, supported by $396 million in quarterly free cash flow and $3.6 billion in net cash.
Management expects second-half revenue and EBITDA to be roughly in line with the first half, while potential upside could come from resumed Gulf shipments, stronger fourth-quarter volumes and pricing, rising North American drilling activity, and an expanding offshore project backlog.
Tyson Foods Offers a Meaty Opportunity for Income Investors
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12 days ago
The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today's research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly.
Top 5 Upgrades:
Deutsche Bank upgraded Palantir (PLTR) to Buy from Hold with an unchanged price target of $200. The firm views the company's Q2 report as "exceptional."
Oppenheimer upgraded Inspire Medical (INSP) to Outperform from Perform with an $85 price target. The firm notes the company's Q2 revenues of $201M slightly outpaced estimates, and argues that at these levels, there is "noisy" value to the story as a mid to high single digit grower.
UBS upgraded BBB Foods (TBBB) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $51, up from $43. The company has delivered same-store-sales well ahead of inflation and its business benefits from consumers seeking value, the firm tells investors in a research note.
Leerink upgraded Replimune (REPL) to Outperform from Market Perform with a price target of $17, up from $11. The firm has "high conviction" the FDA will grant RP-1 plus nivolumab accelerated approval.
#price #target #calls
Top 5 Upgrades:
Deutsche Bank upgraded Palantir (PLTR) to Buy from Hold with an unchanged price target of $200. The firm views the company's Q2 report as "exceptional."
Oppenheimer upgraded Inspire Medical (INSP) to Outperform from Perform with an $85 price target. The firm notes the company's Q2 revenues of $201M slightly outpaced estimates, and argues that at these levels, there is "noisy" value to the story as a mid to high single digit grower.
UBS upgraded BBB Foods (TBBB) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $51, up from $43. The company has delivered same-store-sales well ahead of inflation and its business benefits from consumers seeking value, the firm tells investors in a research note.
Leerink upgraded Replimune (REPL) to Outperform from Market Perform with a price target of $17, up from $11. The firm has "high conviction" the FDA will grant RP-1 plus nivolumab accelerated approval.
#price #target #calls
16 days ago
Zohran Mamdani stormed into office brandishing the banner of "affordability," and almost singlehandedly pushed the issue to the center of today's political debate. Of all the charismatic, 34-year-old Mayor's initiatives aimed at lowering living costs, the one that's garnered the most coverage is his proposal to get Gotham into the grocery business.
The city-owned food store initiative looks so radical, even for this avowed democratic socialist, because it puts a city in direct competition versus an immense, entrenched private industry. On his other big "affordability" initiatives, providing free bus service and freezing rent on one million apartments, Mamdani's simply using his regulatory and budget powers in the Democratic mayors' traditional vein of tightening price controls on housing and delivering more freebees
This one's different: It's extraordinarily rare for a municipality to challenge local businesses by starting its own enterprises that aim to do the same thing. The only major example: city-backed companies that battle the Verizons and Comcasts to supply broadband. They're all either struggling, or already flopped. Mamdani's predecessor Eric Adams shuttered the $2 billion fiber-optic buildout started a few years earlier under Mayor Bill de Blasio. As for supermarkets, Chicago last year killed plans for a city-owned emporium as impractical. Kansas City, apparently the only major metro ever to open a taxpayer-funded supermarket, ended the failed foray in early 2025.
Hence, Mamdani's plan would probably reign as the biggest push any city's ever made to launch its own business amid a galaxy of private players. The Mayor's identified a big problem. New Yorkers indeed suffer from extremely high prices for everything from chicken to eggs to milk. The city's riddled with "food desert" neighborhoods where residents often can't find much other than processed items nearby, and must travel 20 minutes or more to reach outlets that offer wide choices of fresh foods at low cost.
But that drastic shortage in the metro that ranks among the world's wealthiest is almost totally self-inflicted. Contrary to Mamdani's claim that "the private market alone has not delivered affordable, full-service grocery options," here's the real rub: A web of antiquated regulations—and one in particular that effectively bans big stores where they're needed most—is blocking major chains from deploying billions of their own capital to open far more of the kinds of giant extravaganzas featuring baseball-field length stretches of checkout lanes that bring far lower stickers to the suburbs just beyond Gotham's borders.
#affordability
The city-owned food store initiative looks so radical, even for this avowed democratic socialist, because it puts a city in direct competition versus an immense, entrenched private industry. On his other big "affordability" initiatives, providing free bus service and freezing rent on one million apartments, Mamdani's simply using his regulatory and budget powers in the Democratic mayors' traditional vein of tightening price controls on housing and delivering more freebees
This one's different: It's extraordinarily rare for a municipality to challenge local businesses by starting its own enterprises that aim to do the same thing. The only major example: city-backed companies that battle the Verizons and Comcasts to supply broadband. They're all either struggling, or already flopped. Mamdani's predecessor Eric Adams shuttered the $2 billion fiber-optic buildout started a few years earlier under Mayor Bill de Blasio. As for supermarkets, Chicago last year killed plans for a city-owned emporium as impractical. Kansas City, apparently the only major metro ever to open a taxpayer-funded supermarket, ended the failed foray in early 2025.
Hence, Mamdani's plan would probably reign as the biggest push any city's ever made to launch its own business amid a galaxy of private players. The Mayor's identified a big problem. New Yorkers indeed suffer from extremely high prices for everything from chicken to eggs to milk. The city's riddled with "food desert" neighborhoods where residents often can't find much other than processed items nearby, and must travel 20 minutes or more to reach outlets that offer wide choices of fresh foods at low cost.
But that drastic shortage in the metro that ranks among the world's wealthiest is almost totally self-inflicted. Contrary to Mamdani's claim that "the private market alone has not delivered affordable, full-service grocery options," here's the real rub: A web of antiquated regulations—and one in particular that effectively bans big stores where they're needed most—is blocking major chains from deploying billions of their own capital to open far more of the kinds of giant extravaganzas featuring baseball-field length stretches of checkout lanes that bring far lower stickers to the suburbs just beyond Gotham's borders.
#affordability
17 days ago
Few foods were as well-positioned as jerky to take advantage of the recent wave of interest in protein-rich foods. And few companies in that industry have seen a spike in sales like Jack Link's jerky.
But despite the company's current market leadership position (brick-and-mortar retail sales reportedly topped $1.6 billion in 2025), it once was struggling to find direction after filing for bankruptcy.
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But despite the company's current market leadership position (brick-and-mortar retail sales reportedly topped $1.6 billion in 2025), it once was struggling to find direction after filing for bankruptcy.
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The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028 — and experts say most people won't act in time. What to do before the window closes
#jerky #like
18 days ago
A major scientific review is challenging the idea that more protein is always better.
The review, led by pathologist and biomedical researcher Dudley Lamming and published in the journal Cell Press Blue, examined more than 350 studies involving humans, mice, insects, yeast, and other organisms.
The review found that eating less protein, or less of certain amino acids that make up protein, may turn on body processes linked to healthier aging, as well as metabolism, the process by which the body turns food and drinks into energy.
Filadendron/STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images - PHOTO: Stock photo of a person eating a chicken salad.
Protein is now added to lattes, cereal, chips, ramen, and many other foods that were never traditionally marketed as protein-rich. The message seems clear: More protein must be better.
#body
The review, led by pathologist and biomedical researcher Dudley Lamming and published in the journal Cell Press Blue, examined more than 350 studies involving humans, mice, insects, yeast, and other organisms.
The review found that eating less protein, or less of certain amino acids that make up protein, may turn on body processes linked to healthier aging, as well as metabolism, the process by which the body turns food and drinks into energy.
Filadendron/STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images - PHOTO: Stock photo of a person eating a chicken salad.
Protein is now added to lattes, cereal, chips, ramen, and many other foods that were never traditionally marketed as protein-rich. The message seems clear: More protein must be better.
#body
19 days ago
In the cold chain world, every box of frozen food that lands on a doorstep carries a cost decision made days earlier. One example: five pounds of dry ice, or 15? Undershoot and the product arrives thawed. Overshoot and the brand pays to move weight it never needed.
That calculation, repeated across millions of orders, is the business Grip built. The Miami-based cold chain fulfillment company is now handing its national operation to a 40-year veteran of frozen and refrigerated distribution.
Grip said Tuesday that John Hummel will join as president of Grip Fulfillment, leading the company's national fulfillment operations. For the e-commerce brands that rely on Grip to move pet food, prepared meals and grocery orders, the hire brings proven experience. It's a high-stakes industry: a shipping decision that misses by either too few pounds of refrigerant or a single day in transit eats margin or may even destroy the product.
Hummel served as president of Burris Logistics' Custom Distribution division, where he oversaw five frozen and refrigerated distribution centers and eight direct-to-consumer fulfillment facilities. Earlier he was president of United Natural Foods Inc.'s Central/Southeast Region, running eight distribution centers with more than $6 billion in annual sales. Before that he led operations for 31 distribution centers at Reinhart Foodservice as the company grew from $2 billion to $7 billion.
"I've known Juan since his ButcherBox days, and I've followed Grip's journey ever since," Hummel said. "Joining the team to lead its fulfillment operation is an incredible opportunity."
#centers
That calculation, repeated across millions of orders, is the business Grip built. The Miami-based cold chain fulfillment company is now handing its national operation to a 40-year veteran of frozen and refrigerated distribution.
Grip said Tuesday that John Hummel will join as president of Grip Fulfillment, leading the company's national fulfillment operations. For the e-commerce brands that rely on Grip to move pet food, prepared meals and grocery orders, the hire brings proven experience. It's a high-stakes industry: a shipping decision that misses by either too few pounds of refrigerant or a single day in transit eats margin or may even destroy the product.
Hummel served as president of Burris Logistics' Custom Distribution division, where he oversaw five frozen and refrigerated distribution centers and eight direct-to-consumer fulfillment facilities. Earlier he was president of United Natural Foods Inc.'s Central/Southeast Region, running eight distribution centers with more than $6 billion in annual sales. Before that he led operations for 31 distribution centers at Reinhart Foodservice as the company grew from $2 billion to $7 billion.
"I've known Juan since his ButcherBox days, and I've followed Grip's journey ever since," Hummel said. "Joining the team to lead its fulfillment operation is an incredible opportunity."
#centers
19 days ago
I've long been obsessed with the idea that there is an important connection between your gut and your brain, and now there's science to confirm that nutrition can help treat many diseases.
Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a double board-certified internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist. She's the head of the Gut-Brain Institute and an ******* istant professor at Harvard Medical School. And you may know her from The Washington Post, where she's the "Ask a Doctor" columnist.
"I think the reframe that really helps is if you stop thinking about your gut as plumbing, you think about it as a brain," Pasricha told me in the newest episode of "Healthful."
We covered everything from what to do if you get a cyclospora infection to why eating fewer ultra-processed foods can prevent dementia. Here's what I learned from our conversation — watch it on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts:
Researchers have made significant progress in finding early symptoms of Parkinson's disease that could show up decades before motor symptoms. Pasricha explained the "first-gut theory" of Parkinson's disease, which is that experts believe some cases of Parkinson's originate in the gut, not the brain.
#brain #pasricha #i 've #institute
Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a double board-certified internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist. She's the head of the Gut-Brain Institute and an ******* istant professor at Harvard Medical School. And you may know her from The Washington Post, where she's the "Ask a Doctor" columnist.
"I think the reframe that really helps is if you stop thinking about your gut as plumbing, you think about it as a brain," Pasricha told me in the newest episode of "Healthful."
We covered everything from what to do if you get a cyclospora infection to why eating fewer ultra-processed foods can prevent dementia. Here's what I learned from our conversation — watch it on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcasts:
Researchers have made significant progress in finding early symptoms of Parkinson's disease that could show up decades before motor symptoms. Pasricha explained the "first-gut theory" of Parkinson's disease, which is that experts believe some cases of Parkinson's originate in the gut, not the brain.
#brain #pasricha #i 've #institute
20 days ago
Brandes Investment Partners, an ***** et management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its "Brandes Small Cap Value Fund". A copy of the letter is available to download here. In Q2 2026, the Fund underperformed the Russell 2000 Index's 21.49% gain and the Russell 2000 Value Index's 17.19% rise. However, year-to-date, the fund (Class I Shares) increased by 23.17%, surpassing the 22.57% and 22.99% returns of the indexes, respectively. The second quarter's performance was mainly driven by holdings in the industrial sector, particularly aerospace and defense, as well as energy. Its underperformance was due to holdings and an underweight position in the information technology sector. The Firm remains optimistic about value stocks, citing their attractive valuations and strong free cash flow generation. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Brandes Small Cap Value Fund highlighted its new purchase, The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB). The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) is a leading US-based packaged food company. On July 24, 2026, The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) closed at $21.84 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $6.51 billion. The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) posted a one-month return of -5.08%, while its shares lost 32.26% over the past 52 weeks.
Brandes Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) is a North America-focused, branded packaged food company operating primarily in two segments: Meals & Beverages and Snacks. Meals & Beverages includes Campbell's condensed and ready-to-serve soups, Chunky, Swanson broths, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's and V8. The Snacks segment includes Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, Snyder's of Hanover, Lance, Late July, Kettle Brand and Cape Cod. The company holds number one or number two market positions in most of its categories, and its portfolio has evolved well beyond its legacy soup identity through such acquisitions as Snyder's-Lance and Sovos Brands.
While its core categories are mature, they remain relatively defensive, with below-average and broadly stable private-label penetration, strong brand recognition and exposure to at home eating occasions where convenience, value and perceived health remain relevant…" (Click here to read the full text)
#company #investor #letter
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Brandes Small Cap Value Fund highlighted its new purchase, The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB). The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) is a leading US-based packaged food company. On July 24, 2026, The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) closed at $21.84 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $6.51 billion. The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) posted a one-month return of -5.08%, while its shares lost 32.26% over the past 52 weeks.
Brandes Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) is a North America-focused, branded packaged food company operating primarily in two segments: Meals & Beverages and Snacks. Meals & Beverages includes Campbell's condensed and ready-to-serve soups, Chunky, Swanson broths, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's and V8. The Snacks segment includes Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, Snyder's of Hanover, Lance, Late July, Kettle Brand and Cape Cod. The company holds number one or number two market positions in most of its categories, and its portfolio has evolved well beyond its legacy soup identity through such acquisitions as Snyder's-Lance and Sovos Brands.
While its core categories are mature, they remain relatively defensive, with below-average and broadly stable private-label penetration, strong brand recognition and exposure to at home eating occasions where convenience, value and perceived health remain relevant…" (Click here to read the full text)
#company #investor #letter
25 days ago
Britain's oldest sugar factory is to close because of sky-high energy costs.
The site at Cantley, in Norfolk, was the first sugar-processing factory to open in the UK and has been operating since 1912.
More than 100 people face losing their jobs as part of the closure. The shutdown of the plant, which is operated by British Sugar, could come as early as February 2027.
The beet-processing factory produces 130,000 tonnes of sugar per year and its closure would leave Britain needing to import more sugar from places such as Brazil.
British Sugar, part of Primark-owner ******* ociated British Foods, blamed the closure on soaring energy prices.
#factory
The site at Cantley, in Norfolk, was the first sugar-processing factory to open in the UK and has been operating since 1912.
More than 100 people face losing their jobs as part of the closure. The shutdown of the plant, which is operated by British Sugar, could come as early as February 2027.
The beet-processing factory produces 130,000 tonnes of sugar per year and its closure would leave Britain needing to import more sugar from places such as Brazil.
British Sugar, part of Primark-owner ******* ociated British Foods, blamed the closure on soaring energy prices.
#factory
25 days ago
French organic food group Compagnie Léa Nature has struck a deal to acquire Spanish tortillas and wraps maker Nagual Alimentación.
The transaction was executed through Compagnie Léa Nature's local subsidiary, Biocop Productos Biológicos, which purchased 100% of Nagual's share capital.
Compagnie Léa Nature did not disclose financial terms. However, it said in a statement the acquisition "strengthens its presence" in western Europe.
It also described the investment as a "strategic step" for the development of its business and Nagual Alimentación.
"This acquisition illustrates the desire and commitment of Léa Nature Group to continue its development in western Europe in natural and organic products along the health axis, as well as in out-of-home, with foodservice accounting for nearly 40% of the activity," the statement said.
#alimentaci #Europe #acquisition
The transaction was executed through Compagnie Léa Nature's local subsidiary, Biocop Productos Biológicos, which purchased 100% of Nagual's share capital.
Compagnie Léa Nature did not disclose financial terms. However, it said in a statement the acquisition "strengthens its presence" in western Europe.
It also described the investment as a "strategic step" for the development of its business and Nagual Alimentación.
"This acquisition illustrates the desire and commitment of Léa Nature Group to continue its development in western Europe in natural and organic products along the health axis, as well as in out-of-home, with foodservice accounting for nearly 40% of the activity," the statement said.
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26 days ago
Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ), a snack foods producer, closed at $14.06, up 88.72%. The stock surged after Utz announced a definitive agreement to be taken private in a $2.9 billion all-cash deal. It may only be an arbitrage play now, but there's still a lesson for all investors.
Trading volume reached 60.6 million shares, coming in about 2,000% above its three-month average of 2.9 million shares. Utz Brands IPO'd in 2018 and has grown 46% since going public.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) closed at 7,509, up 0.89%, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) finished at 25,837, up 1.29%. In packaged food — savory snack foods and salty snack manufacturing, The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) closed at $22.34, up 1.13%, while Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) closed at $59.86, down 0.68%, as investors weighed the Utz take-private deal against broader snack-category trading.
Utz shares soared after the company announced an all-cash buyout by Germany's Intersnack Group. The $14.25 per share buyout price represented a 91% premium over yesterday's closing price.
While it may be too late to benefit directly from the Utz buyout, it provides an important lesson investors can learn from.
Utz went public nearly six years ago at $10 per share. It's been a tough ride for shareholders since then, but there have been recent positive signs, with adjusted free cash flow improving in Q1 and guidance suggesting it should continue.
#NASDAQ #buyout #company
Trading volume reached 60.6 million shares, coming in about 2,000% above its three-month average of 2.9 million shares. Utz Brands IPO'd in 2018 and has grown 46% since going public.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) closed at 7,509, up 0.89%, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) finished at 25,837, up 1.29%. In packaged food — savory snack foods and salty snack manufacturing, The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) closed at $22.34, up 1.13%, while Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) closed at $59.86, down 0.68%, as investors weighed the Utz take-private deal against broader snack-category trading.
Utz shares soared after the company announced an all-cash buyout by Germany's Intersnack Group. The $14.25 per share buyout price represented a 91% premium over yesterday's closing price.
While it may be too late to benefit directly from the Utz buyout, it provides an important lesson investors can learn from.
Utz went public nearly six years ago at $10 per share. It's been a tough ride for shareholders since then, but there have been recent positive signs, with adjusted free cash flow improving in Q1 and guidance suggesting it should continue.
#NASDAQ #buyout #company
27 days ago
Cracker Barrel has sold its Maple Street Biscuit Company brand and 35 restaurants to Biscuit Belly, LLC and will close 16 locations of the fast casual breakfast chain.
The move comes less than a year after Cracker Barrel closed 14 Maple Street locations in September 2025 because they "simply didn't meet our financial expectations," the company told USA TODAY in a statement at the time, while thanking customers for their patronage.
Cracker Barrel acquired Maple Street Biscuit Company in 2019 for $36 million. The breakfast chain was founded in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2012, and serves a variety of biscuits and other breakfast foods. At the time of the acquisition, Maple Street had 28 company-owned locations and five franchised locations across seven states.
In a separate move, Cracker Barrel also completed a sale-leaseback deal involving 26 company-owned locations. That means Cracker Barrel sold the locations to an investor and immediately leased them back. Cracker Barrel said these transactions will generate approximately $77 million in net proceeds.
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The move comes less than a year after Cracker Barrel closed 14 Maple Street locations in September 2025 because they "simply didn't meet our financial expectations," the company told USA TODAY in a statement at the time, while thanking customers for their patronage.
Cracker Barrel acquired Maple Street Biscuit Company in 2019 for $36 million. The breakfast chain was founded in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2012, and serves a variety of biscuits and other breakfast foods. At the time of the acquisition, Maple Street had 28 company-owned locations and five franchised locations across seven states.
In a separate move, Cracker Barrel also completed a sale-leaseback deal involving 26 company-owned locations. That means Cracker Barrel sold the locations to an investor and immediately leased them back. Cracker Barrel said these transactions will generate approximately $77 million in net proceeds.
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#company #street
27 days ago
Kai Trump stunned fans after revealing her washboard abs during a paddleboarding outing with her aunt, Ivanka Trump, in July, and the 19-year-old shared just how she achieved the six-pack look. Kai, who will begin her freshman year at the University of Miami in the coming weeks, revealed that undergoing wrist surgery gave her the ****** e to focus on her fitness and spend more time in the gym.
After sustaining injuries from playing competitive golf, Kai was forced to undergo surgery to repair a tendon in her wrist in January. While she couldn't pick up a golf club during her recovery, she could work out in the gym and informed her friends of her new goal.
"I literally told them, 'I have seven months before I return to golf, we're getting a six-pack,'" she shared with Fox News Digital. "And I got a six-pack literally just by prioritizing the right foods and working out."
Kai sticks to an intense workout regimen (Instagram)
In the gym, the social media star focuses on core exercises, squats and cardio, and favors the stair-climbing machine to build stamina. Kai also explained that working out had the added benefit of helping her mental wellbeing as well as her physical health.
#golf #surgery #working #ivanka
After sustaining injuries from playing competitive golf, Kai was forced to undergo surgery to repair a tendon in her wrist in January. While she couldn't pick up a golf club during her recovery, she could work out in the gym and informed her friends of her new goal.
"I literally told them, 'I have seven months before I return to golf, we're getting a six-pack,'" she shared with Fox News Digital. "And I got a six-pack literally just by prioritizing the right foods and working out."
Kai sticks to an intense workout regimen (Instagram)
In the gym, the social media star focuses on core exercises, squats and cardio, and favors the stair-climbing machine to build stamina. Kai also explained that working out had the added benefit of helping her mental wellbeing as well as her physical health.
#golf #surgery #working #ivanka
1 month ago
Madison Small Cap Fund, managed by Madison Funds, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The small-cap market showed exceptional strength in Q2, largely due to anticipated peace in the Middle East. The Russell 2000 Index began to rally, propelled by Information Technology, Health Care, and Industrials. The Madison Small Cap Fund (Class I) returned 12.7% in the quarter, underperforming the Russell 2000's 21.5% and Russell 2500's 20.2%. While strong gains were seen in Info Tech investments, recent investments in underperforming software companies negatively impacted overall performance. Nevertheless, confidence in the long-term potential of these software investments remains high. The firm is optimistic about small caps, noting their recent outperformance over large caps, recovery in certain software sectors, and improvements in some housing stocks toward the end of the second quarter. Please review the Fund's top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Madison Small Cap Fund highlighted The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL). The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) is a Denver based consumer-packaged food and beverage company. On July 16, 2026, The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) closed at $12.07 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $1.07 billion. The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) posted a one-month return of -4.43%, while its shares lost 63.12% over the past 52 weeks.
Madison Small Cap Fund stated the following regarding The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) is a consumer staples company that owns the Atkins and Quest protein and snack food brands. Over the past few years, the company has faced multiple headwinds, including cost inflation, the rationalization of the Atkins brand, and the integration of the recently acquired OWYN brand. While the rationalization of Atkins led to severe top-line headwinds, we remained patient as the more important Quest brand maintained its growth. The recent slowdown in the core Quest protein bar business led to a loss of confidence in management and a leadership change. We decided to move on to better opportunities."
The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 33 hedge fund portfolios held The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 35 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI st
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Madison Small Cap Fund highlighted The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL). The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) is a Denver based consumer-packaged food and beverage company. On July 16, 2026, The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) closed at $12.07 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $1.07 billion. The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) posted a one-month return of -4.43%, while its shares lost 63.12% over the past 52 weeks.
Madison Small Cap Fund stated the following regarding The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) is a consumer staples company that owns the Atkins and Quest protein and snack food brands. Over the past few years, the company has faced multiple headwinds, including cost inflation, the rationalization of the Atkins brand, and the integration of the recently acquired OWYN brand. While the rationalization of Atkins led to severe top-line headwinds, we remained patient as the more important Quest brand maintained its growth. The recent slowdown in the core Quest protein bar business led to a loss of confidence in management and a leadership change. We decided to move on to better opportunities."
The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 33 hedge fund portfolios held The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 35 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI st
1 month ago
With a market cap of $39.6 billion, Sysco Corporation (SYY) is the world's largest food-away-from-home distributor, providing food products, equipment, and customized supply chain solutions to restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and other foodservice customers. Operating 337 distribution centers across 10 countries, it serves approximately 730,000 customer locations with the support of 75,000 colleagues and generated more than $81 billion in sales in fiscal year 2025.
The Houston, Texas-based company is set to announce its fiscal Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Ahead of this event, ****** ysts expect SYY to report an adjusted EPS of $1.42, up over 2% from $1.48 in the year-ago quarter. It has surpassed Wall Street's earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters while missing on another occasion.
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The Houston, Texas-based company is set to announce its fiscal Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Ahead of this event, ****** ysts expect SYY to report an adjusted EPS of $1.42, up over 2% from $1.48 in the year-ago quarter. It has surpassed Wall Street's earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters while missing on another occasion.
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1 month ago
By Manoj ******* ar and Shivangi Acharya
NEW DELHI, July 15 (Reuters) - India and Britain's trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for services firms and professionals in both countries.
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement gives Indian exporters duty-free access to most British tariff lines, benefiting sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery, and processed foods.
Britain, meanwhile, gains greater access to one of the world's fastest-growing major economies through phased tariff cuts and quotas for sectors such as automobiles and silver, as well as openings in procurement, financial services, education, insurance and professional services.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X that the trade pact and accompanying social security agreement would deepen economic ties and give "fresh momentum" to India's farmers, entrepreneurs and small businesses.
NEW DELHI, July 15 (Reuters) - India and Britain's trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for services firms and professionals in both countries.
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement gives Indian exporters duty-free access to most British tariff lines, benefiting sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery, and processed foods.
Britain, meanwhile, gains greater access to one of the world's fastest-growing major economies through phased tariff cuts and quotas for sectors such as automobiles and silver, as well as openings in procurement, financial services, education, insurance and professional services.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X that the trade pact and accompanying social security agreement would deepen economic ties and give "fresh momentum" to India's farmers, entrepreneurs and small businesses.
1 month ago
Round 3 of the Great American Tailgate challenge is underway, and Bills Mafia has once again delivered a commanding performance. Buffalo wings advanced with one of the widest margins of Round 2, reaffirming their status as one of the most recognizable and beloved tailgate foods in the country.
Now, wings enter a high‑stakes showdown against Carolina pulled pork — a dish that also posted a strong, confident win and carries deep regional pride. This matchup pits a national icon against a slow‑smoked Southern classic, and while Buffalo wings come in with historic momentum, nothing is guaranteed at this stage of the bracket.
The challenge is a joint partnership between USA TODAY and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, who are teaming up for a nationwide celebration of the foods that define football culture across all 32 NFL cities.
Every ballot cast not only helps Buffalo wings advance but also enters fans into a giveaway for a $1,000 Pro Football Hall of Fame merchandise gift card. One lucky voter will walk away with the chance to load up on Hall of Fame apparel, collectibles, and memorabilia.
This contest is part of a nationwide celebration in Canton highlighting the food identity of all 32 NFL cities — a showcase of regional pride, fan passion, and the traditions that make tailgating one of America’s greatest rituals.
Now, wings enter a high‑stakes showdown against Carolina pulled pork — a dish that also posted a strong, confident win and carries deep regional pride. This matchup pits a national icon against a slow‑smoked Southern classic, and while Buffalo wings come in with historic momentum, nothing is guaranteed at this stage of the bracket.
The challenge is a joint partnership between USA TODAY and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, who are teaming up for a nationwide celebration of the foods that define football culture across all 32 NFL cities.
Every ballot cast not only helps Buffalo wings advance but also enters fans into a giveaway for a $1,000 Pro Football Hall of Fame merchandise gift card. One lucky voter will walk away with the chance to load up on Hall of Fame apparel, collectibles, and memorabilia.
This contest is part of a nationwide celebration in Canton highlighting the food identity of all 32 NFL cities — a showcase of regional pride, fan passion, and the traditions that make tailgating one of America’s greatest rituals.
1 month ago
(NEXSTAR) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 800 cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness that causes extreme diarrhea, across more than half of U.S. states. The grand total appears set to continue climbing as the agency is investigating more than 1,500 likely new cases.
The illness is cause by the cyclospora parasite, which enters the body through contaminated produce. If you're unlucky enough to ingest it, you may get stuck with weeks of watery diarrhea as well as "frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements," according to the CDC.
The exact source of this massive outbreak isn't yet known, but in the past cyclospora has largely been found on fresh fruits and vegetables that were contaminated by irrigation water tainted with feces.
Map: Cases of 'explosive' diarrhea illness continue to climb
Historically, the most commonly contaminated foods were raspberries, basil, cilantro, green onions, snow peas, lettuce, mesclun and salad mixes. A study reviewing outbreaks since the 1990s found cyclospora may also have contaminated blackberries, watercress, mango, and vegetable trays.
The illness is cause by the cyclospora parasite, which enters the body through contaminated produce. If you're unlucky enough to ingest it, you may get stuck with weeks of watery diarrhea as well as "frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements," according to the CDC.
The exact source of this massive outbreak isn't yet known, but in the past cyclospora has largely been found on fresh fruits and vegetables that were contaminated by irrigation water tainted with feces.
Map: Cases of 'explosive' diarrhea illness continue to climb
Historically, the most commonly contaminated foods were raspberries, basil, cilantro, green onions, snow peas, lettuce, mesclun and salad mixes. A study reviewing outbreaks since the 1990s found cyclospora may also have contaminated blackberries, watercress, mango, and vegetable trays.
1 month ago
Associated British Foods has rebranded its UK bread division as Hovis Bakeries after completing the acquisition of rival baker Hovis Group.
Hovis has now been merged with Allied Bakeries, the UK baking arm of ABF, the Kingsmill owner announced today (8 July).
ABF said the deal would create a "sustainably profitable UK bakeries business for the long term with an enhanced market position".
The company said the combined operations would channel investment into areas of the UK bakery market that are expanding because of "changing consumer tastes and needs, including healthy options".
ABF had struck a deal to buy Hovis from private-equity firm Endless in August last year.
Hovis has now been merged with Allied Bakeries, the UK baking arm of ABF, the Kingsmill owner announced today (8 July).
ABF said the deal would create a "sustainably profitable UK bakeries business for the long term with an enhanced market position".
The company said the combined operations would channel investment into areas of the UK bakery market that are expanding because of "changing consumer tastes and needs, including healthy options".
ABF had struck a deal to buy Hovis from private-equity firm Endless in August last year.
1 month ago
Some moms say using marijuana makes them better parents, but experts are urging caution when using cannabis around children.
Moms like Rachel Gibbs, a content creator in Texas, share their experiences on social media, with some calling themselves "canna moms" or "garden moms." Videos tagged with those terms have picked up millions of views across social media platforms.
"We're not doing this to escape," Gibbs told ABC News. "We're not doing this to be bad moms. We're not doing this to get away from our kids. We're using this as a tool."
Trump signs executive order easing marijuana restrictions by reclassifying drug
Using cannabis can impact multiple parts of the body, and how it affects someone is based on various factors, including frequency of use and mode of intake, such as smoking, vaping or mixed into foods. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cannabis use can impact the health of one's heart, brain, and lungs, as well as impair coordination and driving.
Moms like Rachel Gibbs, a content creator in Texas, share their experiences on social media, with some calling themselves "canna moms" or "garden moms." Videos tagged with those terms have picked up millions of views across social media platforms.
"We're not doing this to escape," Gibbs told ABC News. "We're not doing this to be bad moms. We're not doing this to get away from our kids. We're using this as a tool."
Trump signs executive order easing marijuana restrictions by reclassifying drug
Using cannabis can impact multiple parts of the body, and how it affects someone is based on various factors, including frequency of use and mode of intake, such as smoking, vaping or mixed into foods. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cannabis use can impact the health of one's heart, brain, and lungs, as well as impair coordination and driving.
1 month ago
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, the award-winning, polished-casual American restaurant and steakhouse, announced the appointment of Florence Ho as the Company's new Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 7. Ms. Ho brings more than 25 years of marketing leadership to Firebirds, with a track record of driving meaningful business growth for both emerging and well-established hospitality, lifestyle, and consumer brands.
"I'm delighted to welcome Florence to the Firebirds team at a pivotal moment as we continue our growth nationally," said Steve Kislow, Chief Executive Officer, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. "Florence brings a combination of creativity, ***** ytical insight, and hands-on marketing leadership that will be instrumental as we continue to grow the Firebirds brand and deepen our connection with guests. Her track record of building high-performing marketing teams and driving measurable results makes her the right leader to take Firebirds' marketing efforts to the next level, including evolving our Inner Circle program into a best-in-class loyalty experience for our guests."
Ms. Ho most recently served as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Loyalty and Customer Experience at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, where she played a key role in brand-building during a period of rapid expansion that more than doubled the concept's unit count. Over more than six years, Ms. Ho built the company's digital marketing program from the ground up and successfully enhanced loyalty and CRM programming for Cooper's Hawk, growing its namesake Wine Club membership by more than 1.5x and significantly strengthening its social media presence, while delivering industry-leading Net Promoter Scores.
"Firebirds is a beloved restaurant brand defined by craft, hospitality, and an exceptional guest experience that keeps people coming back," said Ms. Ho. "What excites me most about joining Firebirds is the opportunity to combine its fiery brand heritage with modern, data-driven marketing to grow broader awareness of the concept and create meaningful and lasting relationships with our guests. I look forward to partnering with Steve and the entire leadership team to write the next chapter in Firebirds' story."
Prior to her role at Cooper's Hawk, Ms. Ho spent a decade at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where she held senior marketing and loyalty leadership roles across a portfolio of more than 20 brands at scale. She has also served in marketing and ***** ytics leadership positions at well-known brands including Mercedes-Benz USA, Kraft Foods, and Gartner. Ms. Ho holds a PhD in Economics from the City University of New York and a Bachelor of Arts, Economics from the College of William & Mary.
"I'm delighted to welcome Florence to the Firebirds team at a pivotal moment as we continue our growth nationally," said Steve Kislow, Chief Executive Officer, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. "Florence brings a combination of creativity, ***** ytical insight, and hands-on marketing leadership that will be instrumental as we continue to grow the Firebirds brand and deepen our connection with guests. Her track record of building high-performing marketing teams and driving measurable results makes her the right leader to take Firebirds' marketing efforts to the next level, including evolving our Inner Circle program into a best-in-class loyalty experience for our guests."
Ms. Ho most recently served as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Loyalty and Customer Experience at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, where she played a key role in brand-building during a period of rapid expansion that more than doubled the concept's unit count. Over more than six years, Ms. Ho built the company's digital marketing program from the ground up and successfully enhanced loyalty and CRM programming for Cooper's Hawk, growing its namesake Wine Club membership by more than 1.5x and significantly strengthening its social media presence, while delivering industry-leading Net Promoter Scores.
"Firebirds is a beloved restaurant brand defined by craft, hospitality, and an exceptional guest experience that keeps people coming back," said Ms. Ho. "What excites me most about joining Firebirds is the opportunity to combine its fiery brand heritage with modern, data-driven marketing to grow broader awareness of the concept and create meaningful and lasting relationships with our guests. I look forward to partnering with Steve and the entire leadership team to write the next chapter in Firebirds' story."
Prior to her role at Cooper's Hawk, Ms. Ho spent a decade at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where she held senior marketing and loyalty leadership roles across a portfolio of more than 20 brands at scale. She has also served in marketing and ***** ytics leadership positions at well-known brands including Mercedes-Benz USA, Kraft Foods, and Gartner. Ms. Ho holds a PhD in Economics from the City University of New York and a Bachelor of Arts, Economics from the College of William & Mary.
1 month ago
Private-equity firm Apheon has acquired Alma, the new French food group created by combining Foo Seng and Varachaux.
The deal, struck for an undisclosed sum, comes just months after Asian snacks business Foo Seng and meal-components supplier Varachaux were merged to form Alma.
In a statement today (7 July), Apheon said the deal "marks the beginning of a new phase of growth for Alma", pointing to its "proven playbook for scaling businesses through targeted consolidation" in European markets.
Combined, Alma employs around 115 people and generates around €40m ($45.7m) in revenue.
The company supplies to wholesalers, foodservice operators and retailers, primarily in France.
The deal, struck for an undisclosed sum, comes just months after Asian snacks business Foo Seng and meal-components supplier Varachaux were merged to form Alma.
In a statement today (7 July), Apheon said the deal "marks the beginning of a new phase of growth for Alma", pointing to its "proven playbook for scaling businesses through targeted consolidation" in European markets.
Combined, Alma employs around 115 people and generates around €40m ($45.7m) in revenue.
The company supplies to wholesalers, foodservice operators and retailers, primarily in France.
1 month ago
Fastnet Fish, owned by the Andrew Marr International group since 2004, has acquired the value-added business Seafish UK.
Based in Hull, a port city on the northeast coast of England in East Yorkshire, Seafish UK owns the brands Sheltie, Ocean Bistro and Nanna Carter's.
Its product range features bites and fish fingers, breaded fillets and goujons, along with ready meals, fish cakes and battered fish.
Supplying the retail and foodservice channels, the company operates a more than 85,000 square foot processing facility with three production lines for manufacturing, freezing and packing.
Danny Burton, the managing director of the Fastnet Group, said in a statement: "Seafish is a well-run business with significant potential, and we are delighted to welcome them into the Fastnet Group.
Based in Hull, a port city on the northeast coast of England in East Yorkshire, Seafish UK owns the brands Sheltie, Ocean Bistro and Nanna Carter's.
Its product range features bites and fish fingers, breaded fillets and goujons, along with ready meals, fish cakes and battered fish.
Supplying the retail and foodservice channels, the company operates a more than 85,000 square foot processing facility with three production lines for manufacturing, freezing and packing.
Danny Burton, the managing director of the Fastnet Group, said in a statement: "Seafish is a well-run business with significant potential, and we are delighted to welcome them into the Fastnet Group.
1 month ago
Rockwell Automation, Inc (NYSE:ROK) is one of the best robotics stocks to buy. On June 22, Rockwell Automation, Inc (NYSE:ROK) unveiled FactoryTalk Orchestration software, a solution for coordinating material flow and production processes.
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FactoryTalk Orchestration software is part of Rockwell Automation's push to connect automated equipment with enterprise and plant systems to coordinate operations. Its edge stems from its ability to standardize connectivity across the portfolio. Its development aims to capitalize on manufacturers seeking automation and robotics solutions that can coordinate operations.
Therefore, Rockwell Automation expects FactoryTalk Orchestration software to help manufacturers move from fragmented automation toward a more connected, autonomous operation. By unifying operations, manufacturers will enjoy improved throughput, reduce bottlenecks, and respond faster to disruptions and changing demand.
Meanwhile, Britain's Cranswick Plc, a leading manufacturer of premium gourmet foods, has commissioned Rockwell Automation's Autonox robotics to enable end-of-line pick-and-place. The system is designed to enable automated packaging and, therefore, support more connected production lines.
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FactoryTalk Orchestration software is part of Rockwell Automation's push to connect automated equipment with enterprise and plant systems to coordinate operations. Its edge stems from its ability to standardize connectivity across the portfolio. Its development aims to capitalize on manufacturers seeking automation and robotics solutions that can coordinate operations.
Therefore, Rockwell Automation expects FactoryTalk Orchestration software to help manufacturers move from fragmented automation toward a more connected, autonomous operation. By unifying operations, manufacturers will enjoy improved throughput, reduce bottlenecks, and respond faster to disruptions and changing demand.
Meanwhile, Britain's Cranswick Plc, a leading manufacturer of premium gourmet foods, has commissioned Rockwell Automation's Autonox robotics to enable end-of-line pick-and-place. The system is designed to enable automated packaging and, therefore, support more connected production lines.
