The Spam maker said it is directing more resources toward areas such as technology, innovation, food safety and quality.

Beer distributors and other companies described price pack architecture opportunities, as well as investments in nonalcoholic markets like energy drinks, on recent earnings calls.

Plant-based brand Caulipower is being acquired by private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners. Caulipower, which makes cauliflower-crust pizzas, cauliflower-coated chicken and other items, will be ...