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Coca-Cola Life debuts in US
The long-awaited mid-calorie soda began appearing on the shelves of The Fresh Market chain yesterday in four southern states.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Cargill claims former exec stole trade secrets
The ag trader says an employee swiped hundreds of documents related to meat processing before joining rival JBS.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Study links instant noodles to health risks
Research from Baylor University shows that ramen consumption is tied to metabolic syndrome in some female South Koreans.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Hain Celestial sees record sales year
The maker of organic and natural brands also said it expects revenue for 2015 to be higher than analysts' estimates.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Sanderson Farms faces protests over proposed chicken processing plant
Residents near the proposed plant are worried about pollution and property values.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 21, 2014 -
WhiteWave to yank carrageenan from Horizon, Silk brands
The move comes after the company received multiple complaints about the ingredient's safety from consumers and activists.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Cargill doubles size of research facility
The grain-trading giant is finding value in offering research services to food processors.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Nestle to push for humane treatment of animals in supply chain
The global food giant is banning gestation crates and other controversial practices.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 21, 2014 -
USDA
Slaughterhouse staff indicted for selling meat from cancerous cows
Nestle was among the companies that had inadvertently bought meat from the diseased animals.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 20, 2014 -
USDA
Bunge plans large grain exporting facility in Australia
The new east coast facility will boost competition for rival Australian agribusiness GrainCorp.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 20, 2014 -
ConAgra to close two popcorn plants in Ohio
The move comes as sales of microwaveable popcorn have tumbled.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 15, 2014 -
Hillshire Brands' revenue soars 11 percent
It was a stellar quarter for the company as it prepares to merge with Tyson Foods.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 14, 2014 -
Plant-based Just Mayo gains large distribution deal
The mayo from Bill Gates-funded Hampton Creek is going mainstream with a Wal-Mart deal.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 14, 2014 -
Heinz sales drop 4% while profit rises
The company is selling less, but made a profit after cost-cutting efforts.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 13, 2014 -
ConAgra CEO Rodkin says he's stepping down in 2015
The packaged-foods giant begins a search for a new leader as its troubles mount.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 12, 2014 -
Nestle shutters Hot Pockets plant in California
The company says it will consolidate production at its plant in Kentucky.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Missouri to vote on controversial 'right to farm' law
Voters in Missouri are heading to the polls today to weigh in on a proposal to exempt agribusiness from future regulation.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Vitaminwater yields, dumps new formula following complaints
The Coca-Cola-owned brand faced a barrage of complaints after switching sweeteners in its original formula.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Friday Flavors: Coconut water wars and a roving Nutmobile
This week, we look at a heated competition for coconut water dominance, and one of the best post-grad jobs around.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Crop forecasts point toward low costs for food processors
The USDA expects massive harvests this year for major commodity crops in the U.S. That could spell good news for processors.
By Paul Conley • July 31, 2014 -
Cargill to shutter Milwaukee slaughterhouse
The company blames a dwindling cattle supply for the decision.
By Paul Conley • July 31, 2014 -
Kellogg's to close snack plant in Georgia
Some 325 jobs will be lost at the cracker factory, according to reports.
By Paul Conley • July 29, 2014 -
General Mills announces new steps to cut emissions
The cereal producer joined a climate action lobbying project and will require pledges from suppliers to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
By Paul Conley • July 29, 2014 -
Tyson to sell poultry operations in Mexico, Brazil for $575 million
The company plans to use the proceeds to pay down debt from its takeover of Hillshire Brands.
By Paul Conley • July 28, 2014 -
Siggi's to expand yogurt production
Parent company Emmi Roth USA says 50 jobs will be added to the yogurt maker's operations.
By Paul Conley • July 28, 2014
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