(MT Newswires) -- Mark Smucker, CEO of The JM Smucker, stresses that the company is constantly evolving and focusing on brands that will drive growth, with a particular focus on Hostess, the latest acquisition, and Uncrustables, which are key growth drivers.
 
On pricing, Smucker says the company is taking a cautious approach, offering a range of products from affordable to premium, while listening to consumers' needs. He points out that the company has passed on price cuts to coffee and remains attentive to fluctuations in raw material costs.
 
Volume growth is attributed to continued investment in branding and marketing, with effective advertising campaigns and partnerships with celebrities such as Ludacris. Smucker says that marketing accounts for around 6-7% of net sales and that the company strives to keep its brands at the forefront of consumers' minds.
 
Finally, Smucker touches on the subject of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, saying that there has been no significant impact on the business and that JM Smucker will continue to offer options to meet the diverse needs of consumers, including smaller portion sizes and reduced sugar products.

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