NEW YORK — Campbell is ready to drop the soup — at least from its official name.

Campbell Soup Co. announced its intention to change its name at an annual meeting of investors last week. The 155-year-old food seller, which is most famous for its namesake canned soups, says it would now like to be known as Campbell’s Co.

CEO Mark Clouse said this “subtle yet important change” will retain the company’s iconic name “while better reflecting the full breadth” of its portfolio today.

Campbell hasn’t been exclusive to the soup business for some time. The company also owns brands like Prego sauce and Goldfish crackers — and completed a $2.7 billion acquisition this year of Sovos Brands, the maker of Rao’s pasta sauces.

Campbell’s roots date back to 1869, a modest operation out of New Jersey that later grew. The current Campbell Soup name was adopted in 1922, according to the company’s website.

The new name isn’t final yet, as it’s still subject to a shareholder approval vote in November. But the New Jersey company is far from the first to attempt such as makeover. A handful of other food companies have rebranded themselves over the years — often shedding the mention of the specific item they were known for with shorter corporate title, or even an updated logo, in hopes of emphasizing other business.

Manoj Thomas, a marketing professor at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business, says it’s important to consider whether a new name will disrupt product recognition or stray from a brand’s identity. But he doesn’t see these risks with Campbell — noting that the move is “unlikely to affect consumer perception” and may instead signal a “drive for expansion and growth.”

Here are past examples.

Dunkin’

In 2018, Dunkin’ Donuts decided to shorten its name to just “Dunkin’ ” — which officially took effect in January 2019.

The Massachusetts-based chain had toyed with the idea for some time. And while doughnuts are still very much on the menu, it eventually decided to rename itself to reflect its increasing emphasis on coffee and other drinks.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme dropped “doughnuts” from its corporate name several years later — ahead of the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company’s second time going public in 2021.

According to a securities filing, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts changed its name to Krispy Kreme Inc. in May 2021. But the word “doughnuts” still prominently accompanies the Krispy Kreme name on the chain’s logo and boxes of treats.

Starbucks

Starbucks has seen logo changes over the years — which included the shortening, and then dropping, of the Seattle coffee giant’s name over the years.

Back in 1971, Starbucks’ original logo depicted a siren surrounded by its then-name, “Starbucks Coffee, Tea, and Spices,” the company notes on its website. In 1987, that siren got a makeover and the name encircling her was shortened to “Starbucks Coffee” — and by 2011, Starbucks introduced its latest logo, which doesn’t feature the company’s name at all.

While absent from the logo, Starbucks still operates as “Starbucks Coffee Co.” or similar names that include the word “coffee” in many countries around the world.

KFC

KFC hasn’t been using the longer “Kentucky Fried Chicken” name for decades. The Yum brands-owned fast-food chain shortened its name in 1991, according to Snopes.

Still, messing with iconic brands can also have consequences. Long after shortening its name, Louisville, Ky.-based KFC, for example, had to issue a news release a few years ago to combat an online rumor that it was forced to change its name because it doesn’t serve real chicken.