COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 13, 2021 – Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) today announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia by Spring 2022. The plant currently employs 326 individuals in the production of candy, crackers, cookies, nuts and bars. The closure comes after a careful review of the Snacks division’s manufacturing operations. The…
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Uh-Oh! 5 Things You Didn’t Know About SpaghettiOs
SpaghettiOs, the classic pasta shaped like an “O,” has brought smiles for over half a century. With millions of cans sold each year, it’s no surprise this simple, affordable pasta dish has been a family favorite for four generations. Here are 5 things you didn’t know about SpaghettiOs pasta: The acquisition of the Franco-American Food…
Our Response to COVID-19
Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic starts with the health and safety of our employees and their families. We also know that our retailers, consumers and communities are depending on us for food. Here’s how we’re working across our business to make it happen: Protecting our employees We have protocols in place to address the…
Meet Camille Pierce: Our New Chief Culture Officer
We recently welcomed Camille Pierce as Vice President and Chief Culture Officer to lead our inclusion and diversity (I&D) strategy. We sat down with Camille to get to know her and hear about her goals for the new role. Camille, how has your own experience shaped you personally and professionally? I’m originally from Portland, Oregon,…
On a mission to save the snow day: The making of Snowbuddy
It’s been a year like no other, so the Campbell’s marketing team set out to create a commercial that brings the magic of a snowy winter day into the homes of millions of Americans. “Since the start of the pandemic we’ve asked ourselves, besides our products, how can our brands show up in a way…
Over $8 million in funds and food for COVID-19 recovery in our hometowns
With so many in need across North America, today we announced over $1 million in COVID-19 relief grants, bringing our total contributions to over $8 million in food and financial support to organizations in our hometowns. In March, we made an initial commitment to support local organizations as they manage both the social and economic impact of…
Soup, snacks and snow—it’s the holiday season!
Across our Meals & Beverages and Snacks divisions, our marketing teams have been hard at work making sure to bring comfort and joy during this unusual holiday season. From a pledge to Save the Snow Day, to partnerships with some of your favorite movies and shows, our team is here to help make sure all…
Campbell Reports First-Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results and Increases Quarterly Dividend
Net Sales increased 7%; Organic Net Sales increased 8% reflecting continued elevated demand for Campbell’s brands. Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) increased 45% to $461 million. Adjusted EBIT increased 18% to $463 million. Earnings Per Share (EPS) from Continuing Operations of $1.02 increased 82%. Adjusted EPS of $1.02 increased 31%. Increases quarterly dividend by…
Campbell’s® Soup Unveils #SavetheSnowDay to Preserve “Day of Play” for Kids Across America
Launches online pledge and free snow day activity kits to celebrate the importance of snow days in a virtual world CAMDEN, N.J., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Campbell’s Soup announced its commitment to preserve the most magical winter rite of passage, the snow day. Through an online pledge on SavetheSnowDay.com, Campbell’s is calling on all…
Campbell’s® Chunky® Teams With NFL Players, GENYOUth And CSL Esports To Tackle Hunger In Schools With The “Chunky® Million Meals Challenge” Presented By Target
NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GENYOUth and Campbell’s® Chunky®, the Official Soup Sponsor of the NFL, announced today a dynamic esports initiative to help tackle hunger in schools. The Chunky Million Meals Challenge Madden NFL 21 presented by Target tournament will be played in EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 21 and deliver 100 million…