Plus, Dropout’s new CEO, Good Culture expands, Danone sues Chobani, and new breakfast launches͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
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👔 Andrew Strife Named CEO of Dropout Companies

Dropout Companies, the parent company of fast-growing frozen challenger brands Jams and Bronco Breakfast Bagels, has named LesserEvil co-founder Andrew Strife as its CEO.

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🏭 Good Culture Announces Dedicated Production Facility

Good Culture is partnering with farmer-owned cooperative Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) on a dedicated production facility for its cultured dairy products. 

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  1. Archer Adds Chicken To Protein Portfolio Amid Meat Snacks Boom

  2. Nestlé USA Eliminates Artificial Dyes Across Portfolio

  3. Campbell’s Taps Banza for First Gluten-Free Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup

  4. Hoffman Family of Companies Scoops Up Cedar Crest Ice Cream

  5. JBS USA To Close Two Beef Plants

 

🆕 What's New?

It’s Hump Day! Here’s a taste of the latest marketing moves from around the food industry.

🎨 Nestlé USA has completed the removal of artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverage portfolio. Learn more here

🍗 Archer Meat Snacks is branching beyond beef and turkey for the first time, betting chicken can help fuel its next phase of growth. Read the full story on Nosh

🥣 The Campbell’s Company is expanding its reach in the growing gluten-free category through a new partnership with Banza. Get all the details

⚽ GoGo squeeZ launched its “Fueling the Fans” activation – a series of pop-ups in major World Cup tournament host cities of New York, Los Angeles and Kansas City. Read the full release

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