Consumables

Rojo’s, a company specializing in the creation of refrigerated, restaurant-style salsas and chips expanded their product line earlier this year with the launch of Salsa Con Queso and Queso Blanco. The launches joined the Cypress, Calif.-based company’s portfolio of consumables which already included Pico de Gallo Salsa, Salsa Verde and Hatch Chile Salsa.

My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream will be hitting select retail stores shelves with a new line of non-dairy and vegan products. The Los Angeles-based company's latest launch, My/Mo Mochi Cashew Cream Frozen Dessert items will include the flavors: strawberry, vanilla, chocolate and salted caramel.

The product is made with a scoop of frozen cashew cream, wrapped in rice dough and clocks in at just 100 calories per ball. Launching these new vegan and non-dairy offerings will allow a new set of consumers to enjoy this snack, the company said.

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats is introducing two new permanent flavors, to the brand’s portfolio. The new additions, Birthday Cake and Cookies ‘n’ Cream were inspired by the most sought-after flavors of homemade treats on social media and will launch in retailers nationwide in January.

Kellogg’s is expanding its line of Special K products by introducing new, Special K Nourish Berries & Peaches with Probiotics. The cereal features peach-flavored flakes, a blend of blueberries, raspberries, peaches yogurt pieces and 12-g. of whole grains.

Campbell has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Charlotte, N.C.-based Snyder’s-Lance. This move will enable the Camden, N.J.-based brand to expand its portfolio of leading snack brands, the company said.

Hershey’s has announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire Austin, Texas-based Amplify Snack Brands. This deal includes all outstanding shares of Amplify for $12.00 per share in cash.

London-based Unilever, a leading brand in personal care, home care, food and refreshments has received an offer from KKR — a global investment firm that manages multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate and credit — to purchase its global Spreads business. The offer is for €6.825 billion in Euros and is expected to be on a cash-free and debt-free basis.