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Campbell’s said it will launch a gluten-free Goldfish cheddar cheese cracker later in 2024. The product will be sold in 5-ounce packages nationwide starting in November at a suggested retail price of $4.99. Campbell’s Pepperidge Farm said the brand received demand from families needing gluten-free options, while the company did not disclose the full ingredient list.

Bank of America analysts said US packaged food price cuts over the past year did not lift sales volumes, leading companies to pursue different revenue strategies. The bank highlighted Mondelez (MDLZ) and J.M. Smucker, and discussed peers including Kraft Heinz, Hershey, Conagra, General Mills, McCormick, Campbell Soup, and PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay. It also linked a pricing-led shift to potential factory closures.

Campbell Soup’s Goldfish brand will launch certified gluten-free cheese crackers nationwide in November 2026, according to Campbell’s. The company said it responded to consumer requests and aimed to match Goldfish taste and texture. The move follows gluten-free launches by Pepperidge Farm and Nabisco, and comes as Campbell’s snacks business has stabilized but Goldfish is still down 1% to 2% after earlier declines, per its June earnings call.

Campbell Soup’s Pepperidge Farm brand plans to launch gluten-free Goldfish Crackers in November, citing consumer demand, according to a company news release. The article notes rising U.S. gluten-free adoption and industry growth forecasts, and summarizes medical guidance on gluten-related conditions from Johns Hopkins and Harvard Health.

Air India’s outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson met India’s MoCA and DGCA in New Delhi to brief them on preliminary progress in the investigation of Air India flight AI2379, which had a sudden 300-foot altitude drop on Aug. 4 while flying Phuket to Delhi. Air India and Airbus said they cannot comment on findings while the AAIB probe continues under ICAO Annex 13.

Surrey City Council authorized the city to advance a proposed long-term lease of 36 acres of city-owned land in Campbell Heights with Prologis, subject to due diligence and closing conditions. The plan would support about 721,000 sq ft of industrial space. The deal is projected to generate over $1 billion in combined lease and property tax revenue over 62 years.

Campbell Soup Co. is expanding its Chunky brand into frozen meals with eight microwaveable “Chunky Frozen Bowls,” each offering up to 28 grams of protein. The products are rolling out nationwide to retailers including Walmart and Save Mart, though Campbell’s “Where to Buy” tool is not yet updated. The move targets rising consumer protein demand, according to the International Food Information Council.

Utz UTZ.N agreed to be taken private by Germany’s Intersnack Group, with Utz’s founding families, in a deal valued at nearly $3 billion, the first U.S. acquisition for Intersnack. The article cites other family-led snack deals including Ferrero’s purchases of WK Kellogg and Power Crunch, and Mars’s $36 billion take-private of Kellanova. It notes valuation multiples and potential targets.

Central Pacific Bank (CPB) said it will participate in Hawaii’s Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program, a modernized version of the Hula Mae program. CPB says the program can offer interest rates about 0.50% below market averages on a 30-year fixed loan, potentially saving hundreds of dollars monthly. Eligibility includes Hawaii residency, first-time buyer status, and income and price caps.

Campbell’s Cos. said it is launching five new protein-focused soups with 20 grams of protein per can, citing updated macronutrient profiles. The company noted 70% of Americans reported trying to consume more protein in 2025, and compared new items with prior versions (e.g., homestyle Italian wedding soup 7g, chicken noodle 3g). Campbell’s also reported June net sales down 4% in Q3 FY2026.