The iconic cookies sold to raise funds for the celebrated Girl Scouts of the United States of America purportedly contain palm oil that is linked to child labour practices, according to a new report.
Kellogg Co said the divestiture of its cookie and fruit snack businesses is resulting in $35m in pretax charges, $20m of which are related to employee severance and termination benefits.
Ferrero has edged out Hostess to capture the cereal giant’s cookie, fruit snacks and ice cream cone family of brands, including Famous Amos, Murray’s and the Girl Scouts of the USA brand Little Brownie Bakers, plus Stretch Island and Fruity Snacks.
The non-profit organization’s cookie portfolio will see the addition of another gluten-free variant to cater to shifting and increasingly popular food industry trends.
