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PepsiCo slashing jobs in Chicago
The job cuts are reportedly centered at the Chicago operations that oversee the Quaker Oats, Gatorade, and Tropicana brands.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 12, 2014 -
Trident Seafoods buys Western Alaska Fisheries
The deal comes as Trident prepares to open a new plant in Georgia.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 11, 2014 -
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TrendlineHow AI is transforming the food and beverage industry
Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.
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Cargill considers a stand-alone bid for Nutreco
An earlier joint bid from the agribusiness giant and a private equity firm was rejected by the Dutch company.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Cargill eyes $1 billion investment in Indonesian poultry, palm oil operations
The move is at least partially tied to a decline in poultry production in China.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Federal prosecutors indict executive's sons in halal meat fraud
Two other family-owned businesses are also now charged with mislabeling food for export.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Are Kellogg's cereal plants in jeopardy?
Kellogg Co. could be in hot water if it cannot come to an agreement with union employees.
By David Oliver • Dec. 9, 2014 -
SodaStream says its Pepsi test is going well, PepsiCo boss says otherwise
The make-your-own beverage company says consumers like its Pepsi flavors, but PepsiCo's CEO offers criticism.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How may restaurant trends affect the food business come 2015?
The National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot in 2015" survey revealed interesting trends for next year.
By David Oliver • Dec. 8, 2014 -
EU reaches compromise on GMO crops
The deal lets member states opt out of growing GMO crops even when approved by the overall EU.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Olam International buys peanut sheller McCleskey Mills
The deal values the third-largest sheller in the U.S. at $176 million.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Kellogg opens up on plans for BiscoMisr, says it won't lay off workers
The cereal giant says its offer to buy a controlling stake in the Egyptian snack company is now worth $132.1 million
By Paul Conley • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Whole Foods sued over alleged premature non-GMO almond milk labeling
At issue is the use of non-GMO Project labels before the testing period was complete.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Coca-Cola Amatil to slash jobs, reorganize
The bottler with operations across the Asia-Pacific is struggling with declining sales of soda.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Hershey increasing space in Canada market
Hershey has purchased The Allan Candy Co., a top confectionery product manufacturer in Canada.
By David Oliver • Dec. 5, 2014 -
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Friday Flavors: Craft beer studies and Eiffel Tower sheep
Every Friday we bring you some interesting reads in the food sphere from the past five days.
By David Oliver • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Cargill teams with consultancy to create sustainable cattle management system
The meat processing giant wants to assess the sustainability of its feed lots.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Food processing equipment giant JBT acquires Wolf-tec
The deal is the latest in a series of such moves by JBT.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Unilever moves its margarine brands into separate unit
The move suggests the company is looking to sell off the brands.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Trial in halal fraud case postponed
A federal judge cited the "complex nature" of the case and pushed the trial from December to March.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Hershey considers removing high fructose corn syrup from some products
The chocolate-maker may replace the controversial sweetener with sugar.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2014 -
New device detects horse meat
Scientists at the Food Research Institute have created a cheaper alternative to DNA testing.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Danone is furious over Russia's alleged slander of its products
The dairy giant is livid over accusations by the Russian agriculture minister.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2014 -
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Deep DiveWould you try bubble gum broccoli or Doritos Mountain Dew?
These flavors will more than likely make one question where the food industry is heading.
By David Oliver • Dec. 1, 2014 -
Del Monte Pacific in deal with Spain's Nice to build Philippines plant
The deal creates a new entity to process and export frozen fruit globally.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 1, 2014 -
SABMiller, Coca-Cola form bottling giant in Africa
The deal creates a company with $3 billion a year in revenue, making it the largest bottler in Africa.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 1, 2014
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