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The Kellanova (K) news feed on Stock Titan aggregates company announcements, brand updates, and regulatory disclosures that trace the evolution of this snacks-led food business and its transition into private ownership. Kellanova describes itself as a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods, with a portfolio that includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, RXBAR, Eggo, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Coco Pops, and related brands.
News items highlight a wide range of activity. Brand and marketing stories cover Pop-Tarts’ title sponsorship of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, including the use of "Edible Mascots" and social-first experiences, seasonal product assortments across snacks and cereals, and collaborations such as The Original Donut Shop Pop-Tarts Brown Sugar Cinnamon-flavored K-Cup pod. Product innovation coverage includes RXBAR expanding beyond bars into Protein Energy Bites and limited-edition holiday flavors and packaging for several brands.
Strategic and sustainability-focused releases describe Kellanova’s partnerships and long-term commitments. Examples include a collaboration with Walmart and Indigo Ag to support Arkansas rice farmers through regenerative agriculture and commentary from senior leaders on consumer packaged goods trends, digital transformation, and the use of AI and analytics in marketing and supply chain management.
Regulatory and corporate-structure news, often cross-referenced with SEC filings, documents Mars, Incorporated’s acquisition of Kellanova. These updates include antitrust review milestones, European Commission approval, and statements that, following the merger, Kellanova’s common stock would be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and cease trading. Investors and researchers can use this news stream to follow both the historical public-company phase of Kellanova and its ongoing brand and sustainability initiatives within a Mars-affiliated structure.
Cheez-It launches its first-ever Cheez Wheelz food truck at college football tailgates, leading up to the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The truck will visit two locations: Happy Valley, PA on November 2, and Athens, GA on November 16, 2024. The menu features Cheez-It-infused tailgate classics including specialty smashburgers, a chili mac & cheese hot dog, and cheezy pickle dip. The brand reports 280% year-over-year growth and holds over 29% market share in college and university cracker markets.
Kellanova (NYSE: K) has released its 2024 third quarter earnings results. The detailed financial documents are accessible on the company's website. Additionally, a Current Report on Form 8-K has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and can be viewed on the SEC's website.
Kellanova (NYSE: K) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share, payable on December 13, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2024. This marks the company's 400th dividend payment since 1925, maintaining its long-standing tradition of shareholder returns. The ex-dividend date is set for December 2, 2024.
Club® Crackers introduces Club® Sweet Hawaiian, a new flavor expanding the popular Hawaiian roll taste into the cracker category. This light, flaky, and buttery cracker offers a hint of sweetness, perfect for various toppings and recipes. Additionally, the brand is launching -edition Cinnamon Sugar Club® Minis for the holiday season.
Club® Sweet Hawaiian will be available at select retailers starting October 2024, with a full nationwide rollout in 2025. Cinnamon Sugar Club® Minis will be available for a time at retailers nationwide beginning October 2024. The brand celebrated these new flavors with an exclusive preview at the Book CLUB® House, an immersive fall book club getaway experience.
On World Food Day, Kellanova and The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) highlight their partnership to combat child hunger globally. GFN, with 39 food banks in 33 countries, implements various child hunger programs supported by Kellanova. These include school meals, summer food programs, and nutrition education. In South Africa, Food Forward SA's Mother & Child Nutrition Program, backed by Kellanova, provides 250-500 monthly food parcels to pregnant and nursing women, addressing the 27% stunting rate in children under 5.
Kellanova has invested $5.8 million since 2006 in GFN member food banks worldwide. This partnership aligns with Kellanova's Better Days Promise to feed 400 million people facing hunger by 2030. The collaboration spans multiple countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand, aiming to ensure better nutrition and development for children globally.
Kellanova is gearing up for fall and Halloween with a range of seasonal offerings across its popular brands. Pop-Tarts brings back its Pumpkin Pie flavor and offers a life-sized Strawberry costume at Spirit Halloween. Pringles introduces -edition Glow-in-the-Dark cans and Halloween Snack Stacks. Cheez-It offers Halloween-themed snack packs for trick-or-treating.
Rice Krispies Treats presents Halloween and Día de los Muertos themed Mini Squares and Mega size bars, perfect for creative snacking and decorating. RXBAR joins the autumn lineup with its Pumpkin Spice flavor, offering a nutritious option with 12g of protein. These seasonal products aim to satisfy cravings and add festive flair to fall celebrations.
Pringles® is bringing back its Dill Pickle flavor in response to overwhelming consumer demand and the surging popularity of pickle-related content on social media. The return comes after a two-year hiatus and coincides with an 86% increase in dill pickle-related posts over the past eight months. Pringles Dill Pickle offers a tangy, salty flavor with a touch of herbal dill.
Additionally, Pringles is expanding its Hot Ones collaboration with three flavors inspired by Hot Ones sauces:
- NEW Pringles® Hot Ones Los Calientes Barbacoa
- Pringles® Hot Ones Los Calientes Rojo
- Pringles® Hot Ones Los Calientes Verde
Both Pringles Dill Pickle and the Hot Ones lineup will be available nationwide starting in October. This release aligns with Kellanova's (NYSE: K) vision to become the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse.
Kellanova has achieved a significant milestone in its Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) efforts, with all four regions and 17 country locations recognized on the 2024 Seramount Global Inclusion Index for the second consecutive year. This prestigious index benchmarks companies' progress in areas such as Demographics, Retention & Advancement, and Corporate Culture.
Sam Thomas-Berry, VP of Talent & Chief Diversity Officer, emphasized that this recognition reflects Kellanova's organizational identity and commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. The achievement aligns with Kellanova's Better Days Promise, aiming to positively impact 4 billion people by 2030 through workplace inclusivity, community support, and consumer engagement.
This recognition serves as both a validation of Kellanova's current efforts and a roadmap for future progress in fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, empowered, and celebrated for their diverse perspectives.
Pop-Tarts® is launching the Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover, a -edition jacket that audibly crunches, in celebration of their new snack, Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers. Created in collaboration with TikTok designer @Wandythemaker, these jackets feature reinforced fabrics, gemstone 'crunchlettes', and functional pockets for storing snacks.
Available in two colorways inspired by Frosted Strawberry Crunch and Frosted Brownie Crunch flavors, the jackets will be sold on shop.poptarts.com for $120 each starting October 4 and October 18, 2024. This launch aligns with Pop-Tarts' expansion into football culture, including the upcoming Pop-Tarts Bowl on December 28th.
The initiative is part of Kellanova's (NYSE: K) strategy as a global snacking leader, with a vision to become the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse. Kellanova aims to create Better Days for 4 billion people by 2030 through sustainable and equitable food access initiatives.
Club® Crackers is celebrating National Book Month by launching the Book CLUB® House, a unique literary getaway experience inspired by Lucy Score's Riley Thorn romantic mystery series. Located in Harrisburg, Pa., the house offers book clubs a chance to immerse themselves in the world of their favorite novels. Guests can enjoy series-inspired activities, charcuterie spreads with Club Crackers, and a Lucy Score-written itinerary. The experience is bookable exclusively on HomeToGo for three weekends in October, with entries open from September 30.
The initiative aims to bring #BookTok trends to life, capitalizing on the 220 billion views of book-related content on TikTok. Lucy Score, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, has collaborated to create an authentic experience for fans. The Book CLUB® House offers a $0 per night stay for up to eight guests, with three winners selected based on their book club stories.