CoBank report warns of economic risks for rural industries in 2025
CoBank’s 2025 year-ahead report highlights economic growth in the U.S. while cautioning rural industries about policy uncertainties and sector-specific challenges.
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CHPA welcomes fourteen new members
The new members include four manufacturers and ten associate members to advance consumer healthcare innovation and advocacy.
Eva NYC unveils brand renovation focused on sustainability and proven results
Eva NYC announces brand renovation, doubling down on its commitment to clinically proven and sustainable haircare.
Vital Pursuit launches new Max Pro pizzas packed with protein
Vital Pursuit, Nestlé’s brand designed to support GLP-1 users and health-conscious consumers, is launching a Max Pro frozen pizza line.
Hershey president and CEO Michele Buck to lead U.S. Confection business on an interim basis
Michael Del Pozzo, president of the U.S. Confection unit, is departing the company effective December 12.
Bulu’s hybrid hub-and-spokes model reimagines logistics
“If you’re not thinking omnichannel from day one, you’re already behind."
Haleon taps Joe Sta-Romana to serve as chief customer officer
Executive tasked with leading U.S. growth and transformation at the consumer health care company
First Quality Joins Caregiver Action Network’s Corporate Leadership Council
The partnership will focus on supporting family caregivers with loved ones managing incontinence.
Nature's Truth is No. 1 in independent pharmacy for fourth year in a row
Nature’s Truth also remains the top brand in the independent pharmacy subcategories of single-letter vitamins; herbals and botanicals; specialty supplements; and mineral supplements, increasing its share in all four.
Circana: Food and beverage industry had modest growth in 2024; and the outlook for 2025 is encouraging
“Consumers are driven by a demand for value, impacting both volume and price/mix growth.”
Campbell Soup Co. rebrands as the Campbell’s Company to reflect its expanded portfolio
“This subtle yet important change allows us to retain the iconic name recognition, reputation, and equity we have built over 155 years while reflecting the full breadth of our portfolio.”
U.S. Soccer and Henkel kick off new partnership
The partnership marks Henkel's first-ever portfolio deal and will leverage a range of its more than 30 popular brands in North America, to promote the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams.
CHPA adds two new board and executive committee members, and names 2025 chair-elect
Greg Bradley will assume the two-year appointment as Board Chair in March 2025, when current CHPA Board Chair, Lisa Paley, president of Haleon’s North America Region, concludes her term.
Circana: Beauty industry continues to thrive heading into the holiday season
Makeup, the largest category within the prestige segment, grew by 5% in both dollars and units sold.
