Manufacturing: Page 170
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Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Nestle says sales are slowing
The company missed expectations in the most recent quarter, and shares fell hard in early trading.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Diageo sales drop on poor North American performance
Sales in China also fell in the quarter, but the rate of decline is slowing.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Supreme Court upholds California ban on foie gras
The Supreme Court's refusal to hear arguments in the case comes as a blow to producers.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
POM Wonderful returns to TV advertising
The new campaign isn't as controversial as the brand's last, which attracted the ire of the FDA.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Danone reports 6.9% sales growth, tops expectations
Revenue rose at the dairy giant on rising baby food sales in Asia.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Chicken ransoms and a coop massacre: 6 strange crimes in the food industry
The industry seems to have experienced an uptick in crime recently, with many of the events skewing toward the bizarre and disturbing.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 14, 2014 -
USDA
ADM acquires Specialty Commodities Inc. for $170M
SCI will be absorbed into ADM's new flavors and ingredients unit.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Perdue to remove 'humanely raised' labels from chicken
In return for Perdue's concession, the Humane Society of the United States agreed to drop its lawsuits alleging false advertising.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Plum Organics launching adult snacks, developing soup line
The organic baby food company is looking to expand into new markets as core sales at parent company Campbell Soup sag.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Cargill sues Vittera over Australian malt deal
The agribusiness giant says that deceptive practices at the malt company has hurt its reputation.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Many 'natural' foods in the US contain GMOs, study shows
A study by Consumer Reports shows that most U.S. foods labeled "natural" contain GMOs.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Kellogg sells Loma Linda vegetarian brands to Atlantic Natural Foods
The move also gives the marketer licensing rights to Worthington Foods' brands of meat substitutes.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 10, 2014 -
PepsiCo profit, revenue rise on snack business
The soft drink and snack giant's third-quarter earnings topped expectations.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Diamond Foods to build R&D operation in Oregon
The maker of Kettle brand chips, Pop Secret popcorn, and Diamond walnuts will build the facility near its existing plant.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Is everything better with bacon? Kraft thinks so
Kraft is marketing a cream cheese spread with bacon under two of its best-known brands: Philadelphia and Oscar Mayer.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Canada's High Liner buys US salmon importer Atlantic Trading
The purchase gives High Liner access to some of the biggest retailers in the States.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Controversial additive MSG may not be so bad for you
The flavor enhancer is getting a second look from chefs and scientists.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Cargill net earnings plunge 26%
The agribusiness giant blamed falling crop prices for its woes.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Calbee North America to build plant in Mississippi
The Japanese snack company is expanding operations in the U.S. as sales rise.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 8, 2014 -
McCormick to debut skillet sauces amid drop in US sales
The company known for its dry spices plans to expand into prepared sauces.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Nestle to lay off 100 workers at OH frozen food plant
Nestle says it is revamping operations at the facility, which makes Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Judge tosses 6-state lawsuit challenging CA egg law
California's law banning the sale of eggs produced by chickens living in cramped conditions will stand.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Constellation Brands to expand production in Mexico
The beer and liquor producer is also buying a glass plant in Mexico from AB-InBev.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Kellogg's CEO to meet with United Biscuits
A deal may be close, but it's not guaranteed. United Biscuits is also considering an IPO.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Intruder kills 920 chickens with golf club at Foster Farms facility
No arrests have been made in connection with the bizarre crime.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 2, 2014
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