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Kellogg’s helps more than 440,000 farmers adopt sustainable farming practices

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US – American multinational food manufacturing company Kellogg has through its Origins program helped more than 440,000 farmers in 29 countries to adopt sustainable farming practices. According to a statement from Kellogg’s, the program has helped communities restore agricultural ecosystems in regions where Kellogg sources by using nature-based systems to boost farm productivity. In the Origins Spain project, 68 farmers managing over 12,000 acres are reported to partner with Kellogg and the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology to address challenges with soil salinity and crop pests in rice. The…

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Kellogg Tolaram Nigeria launches new-improved breakfast cereal Kellogg’s Cornflakes

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NIGERIA – Kellogg-Tolaram Nigeria, the leading snacks and breakfast foods operator in Nigeria has unveiled the newly improved Kellogg’s Cornflakes in the market. Being a healthy alternative breakfast option, the new offering has a unique taste and crunchiness, a testament to its freshness. According to the company, it is fortified with essential vitamins to include: vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, C and D, as well as a modest amount of energy, matching with global quality standards. It also has less fat and no cholesterol, making it not only…

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Kellogg Europe invests US$168m in expanding snack manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand

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EUROPE – Kellogg Europe has invested US$168.5 million in expanding manufacturing capacity of its snack brand Pringles to meet rising demand for snacks in Europe. Of the total investment, US$132 million was used to install a new production line at Kellogg Europe’s Kutno, Poland plant that has already been opened and is fully operational. According to Kellogg, the new line is sustainably designed, reducing requirement for heating and other infrastructure in the factory. It also highly efficient, minimizing chances of food waste. Kellogg Europe said that the remaining US$36 million…

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Kellogg raises full-year outlook as following strong growth in Q1

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US – American multinational food manufacturing company, Kellogg is upbeat about its full-year results after experiencing every successful first quarter. The company recorded a 5.1% net sales increase in the first quarter, following a strong performance by its cereals range and Pringles brand, particularly in Europe and the AMEA region. The company posted net sales of US$3.58 billion for the quarter, compared to US$3.41 billion the same time last year; witnessing strong growth across all regions and global categories.  The owner of Crunchy Nut and Frosted Flakes revealed that its…

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Kellogg, Tyson make new investments in capacity expansion

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BELGIUM – Kellogg, an American multinational food manufacturing company, has announced a €30 million (about US$36 million) investment in its Pringles plant in Mechelen, Belgium, to boost sustainability and throughput. The facility – which is one of two Pringles plants in Europe – ships cans of the brand’s potato chips to more than 40 countries across the continent, North Africa and the Middle East. Kellogg says that the US$36million investment will be used to upgrade production lines with a new fryer to increase throughput. Additionally, the company plans to install…

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Kellogg to shut down two production lines in Ohio even as it launches a new cheese-flavoured popcorn snack

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US – The Kellogg Company has announced plans to shut down two production lines at its Mariemont, Ohio, plant, in a bid to strengthen its salty snacks business. “While this would be the right thing to do for the business, it is never an easy decision to make when people are impacted,” Kellogg Spokesperson, Kris Bahner said. Bahner added that when the planned changes are complete, the Ohio plant will continue to produce a number of Kellogg cracker brands. The company will meanwhile add a new line and reconfigure another…

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Kellogg posts 25.7% rise in full year profits even as it projects slowed demand in 2021

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US – The Kellogg Company enjoyed a unusually strong, Covid-related growth in 2020, resulting in 25% rise in full year operating profits. The company’s profits for the year amounted to US$1.76 billion, a strong appreciation compared to the 17.8% drop recorded in Kellogg’s last set of full-year results. The American multinational food company has however forecasted a decrease in organic net sales for 2021, as demand declines relative to the “unusually strong, Covid-related growth” of the prior year. The company recorded 6% growth in organic net sales in its 2020…

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My Corporate Journey – Sunil Patil – Kellogg-Tolaram Nigeria

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Sunil Patil is the Head of Research, Quality & Technology for Kellogg-Tolaram Nigeria joint venture, the leading snacks and breakfast foods operator in Nigeria. In this interview, Patil takes us through his journey in the food industry that started out in India, his move into the food industry in Africa, his roles and responsibilities and future prospects. 1. Describe your current role, your key responsibilities, and the most critical deliverables? What are the most important skills sets in achieving success in your role? I am currently the Head of Research,…

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Kellogg records rise in Q3 sales buoyed by elevated at-home demand

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US –Kellogg has reported 4.5% growth in organic net sales for its third quarter amid elevated at-home demand for products. Following the impressive results, American multinational food manufacturing company has also raised its full-year financial guidance for the second time this year. Kellogg now forecasts full-year organic net sales to rise by about 6%, revising previous guidance of an approximate 5% increase. According to a report by Kellogg, operating profit in Q3 increased by approximately 56% year-on-year to US$411 million primarily due to substantially lower one-time charges. On an organic…

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New on the shelves: Utz Foods, Dreamland Creamery, Kellogg’s, Angel’s Envy, Mamma Chia, Moshi

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Food and beverage companies are always looking for better and innovative ways of providing consumers with new experiences; either by expanding or giving a twist to their product portfolio. Here are some of the new products that have made the headlines. USA – Throughout March, Portland, Oregon and Chicago, Illinois will begin seeing the new Dreamland Creamery light ice cream pop up in freezers at select local retailers. The new Dreamland Creamery light ice cream comes as a rich in protein and lower sugar product (50% less sugar than regular…

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