Christopher Doering

The cracker will be sold online for a limited time under the name Chilean Sea Bass as the packaged food giant broadens interest in the $1 billion snacking brand often tied to kids.

The Spam manufacturer said the unit, which makes offerings for consumers facing conditions such as diabetes and cancer, is “very solid and can grow with the right partner.”

The beverage company, known for its quirky flavors, will be run on an interim basis by its chairman as it searches for another executive to take over the top post.

The company, known for its signature canned vegetables and fruit cups, is turning to bold flavors and novel products to stay relevant with younger consumers.

The 38,000-square-foot manufacturing line, which will be operational in 2027, comes as the cheese variety grows in popularity with American consumers.

The closing of locations in Cincinnati; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Atlanta comes just days after the beverage giant abruptly shut down a Chicago facility.

The closing of locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Georgia comes just days after the beverage giant abruptly shut down a Chicago facility.

The beverage company said the acquisition provides it with the flexibility to grow in a competitive energy drink market forecast to reach $30 billion in five years.

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Consumer interest in better-for-you snacking and struggles in plant-based meat alternatives could make these sectors attractive for dealmaking, the bank cooperative noted.