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The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ: CPB) generates a steady flow of news as a long-established packaged food manufacturer with a broad portfolio of branded products. As a North American focused company with two primary divisions, Meals & Beverages and Snacks, its announcements often cover financial performance, portfolio changes, brand campaigns and community initiatives. Investors and observers following CPB news can use this page to access press releases, third-party coverage and other updates related to the company.
Regular earnings releases and guidance updates are a central part of Campbell's news cycle. The company reports quarterly and full-year results, including net sales trends, segment performance for Meals & Beverages and Snacks, adjusted EBIT and adjusted EPS, as well as commentary on cost savings programs, inflation, tariffs and consumer behavior. These releases also describe the impact of acquisitions and divestitures, such as the Sovos Brands acquisition and the sale of Pop Secret and noosa, and outline assumptions behind forward-looking guidance.
Beyond financial results, Campbell's news includes information on capital allocation decisions like quarterly dividend declarations and share repurchase activity, as well as financing transactions such as senior notes offerings and credit agreement amendments. Corporate governance and leadership updates, including executive appointments and changes in key finance roles, are disclosed through company announcements and SEC filings.
Brand and community-focused news is another important category. Campbell's highlights initiatives like the Chunky Sacks Hunger program in partnership with NFL players and Feeding America, seasonal campaigns such as the State of the Sides Report, and collaborations that connect its brands with cultural and holiday occasions. These stories illustrate how the company positions its brands and describes its efforts to address food insecurity.
This news page aggregates these various types of coverage so readers can review Campbell's latest earnings information, strategic moves, brand activities and governance developments in one place. For ongoing research on CPB, users can return to this feed to see how the company communicates its performance and priorities over time.
Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ:CPB) has announced key leadership changes in its organizational structure. Daniel L. Poland has been appointed to the newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer, leading a new Enterprise Transformation Office focused on accelerating business performance and digital transformation. Poland, who joined Campbell's in 2022, will continue reporting to CEO Mark Clouse.
Additionally, Cassandra Green has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Head of Supply Chain, reporting to Poland. Green, who has been with Campbell's since 2010, will oversee the company's end-to-end supply chain operations including manufacturing, procurement, and logistics.
Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ:CPB) has announced an agreement to sell noosa yoghurt to Lakeview Farms, The sale follows Campbell's acquisition of noosa through Sovos Brands in March 2024. The yogurt brand generated net sales of $177 million for the last 12 months ending October 2024. The transaction is expected to be dilutive to earnings per share by $0.01 in fiscal 2025 but is not expected to materially impact Campbell's fiscal 2025 financial results. The deal is anticipated to close in Q1 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ:CPB) has been awarded a $3.4 million USDA grant through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to support sustainable tomato growing in California. The company will collaborate with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, American Farmland Trust, and Resource Conservation Districts to promote sustainable agriculture practices among tomato growers. The initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve soil health, enhance water stewardship, and boost farm profitability. The project will provide financial resources and technical assistance to growers to facilitate the adoption of new soil health, nutrient management, and irrigation management practices.
Campbell's released its 2024 State of the Sides Report, highlighting holiday side dish trends and preferences. The report reveals that 55% of Americans prefer side dishes over turkey, and 60% enjoy cooking sides more than the main dish. Gen Z particularly favors Mac and Cheese, with 45% naming it their favorite side. The company also launched a Edition Candle Collection featuring four scents inspired by popular side dishes, including Green Bean Casserole and Jalapeño Cheddar Mac & Cheese, retailing for $30.
V8 and Grillo's Pickles have launched a new Dill Pickle Bloody Mary Mix, combining V8's tomato juice with Grillo's signature pickle brine and natural cucumber flavor. The collaboration aims to capitalize on 2024's pickle flavor trend, with the product suitable for both cocktails and mocktails.
The mix will be available on Amazon starting October 24 in six-packs for $6.29, with nationwide store distribution planned for early 2025. The launch responds to consumer demand, as nearly 75% of Americans enjoy Bloody Marys as a brunch beverage.
Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ:CPB) and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) have announced a multi-year marketing partnership spanning four sports franchises: the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), Washington Commanders (NFL), New Jersey Devils (NHL), and Joe Gibbs Racing (NASCAR). The partnership also includes Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
This collaboration will allow Campbell's to showcase its 16 leadership brands in top U.S. media markets through unique activations and offerings. The partnership is part of Campbell's new 'Kitchen 1869' initiative, aimed at driving growth through brand alliances, licensing opportunities, and enterprise-level marketing partnerships.
Specific activations across HBSE's properties will be announced throughout the year, enabling fans to connect with Campbell's brands in prominent sports and entertainment markets. The partnership was formed collaboratively between Campbell's and HBSE's Global Partnerships division.
Pacific Foods has launched the #TGISunday content series in collaboration with celebrity chef Matty Matheson to combat the 'Sunday Scaries' phenomenon. A recent survey revealed that Americans experience this pre-Monday anxiety an average of 36 times a year, starting around 3:54 p.m. on Sundays and lasting about 6 hours.
The initiative aims to transform Sunday anxiety into culinary joy by offering easy, comforting recipes on Pacific Foods' website. Matheson and other food experts will share curated recipes designed to embrace the calming power of cooking. The series will feature Matheson's Spicy Shrimp Pasta Bake recipe and encourage viewers to share their own meal-hacking tips using Pacific Foods products.
Fans can also enter to win a custom illustrated soup mug designed by Pacific and Matheson. The campaign seeks to inspire more creativity in cooking routines and showcase new ways to use Pacific products.
Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ:CPB) has announced its regular quarterly dividend. The Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.37 per share on Campbell's capital stock. This dividend will be payable on October 28, 2024, to shareholders who are on record at the close of business on October 3, 2024. This announcement demonstrates Campbell's commitment to providing consistent returns to its shareholders through dividend payments.
Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ:CPB) held an Investor Day outlining its next phase of growth. Key highlights include:
- A new long-term growth algorithm targeting 2-3% organic net sales growth, 4-6% adjusted EBIT growth, and 7-9% adjusted EPS growth
- Plans to change the company name to The Campbell's Company, subject to shareholder approval
- A new mission to 'Set the Standard' in the food industry
- Focus on 16 leadership brands representing 84% of enterprise sales
- A $250 million enterprise cost savings program through fiscal 2028
- Transformation of the Meals & Beverages division, including the Sovos Brands acquisition
- Continued growth and margin expansion in the Snacks division
The company aims to deliver predictable and sustainable top-tier results in the food industry.
Campbell Soup Company (NASDAQ:CPB) is set to host its Fiscal 2025 Investor Day on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET at Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City. Key executives, including CEO Mark Clouse and CFO Carrie Anderson, will present the company's transformation progress and outline plans for accelerated growth. The event will be accessible both in-person and virtually, with a live Q&A session following management's presentations. Interested parties can register for in-person attendance or join the webcast, where they can submit questions in real-time. Presentation slides and a full replay will be available post-event on the company's investor relations website.