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Tyson to shutter three factories, fire 950 workers
The move comes just weeks after the meat-processor agreed to acquire Hillshire Brands.
By Paul Conley • July 28, 2014 -
Hershey profit, sales volume rise
Input costs also rose for the chocolate maker, which plans to raise its prices to compensate.
By Paul Conley • July 25, 2014 -
Agropur buys dairy assets of Davisco, doubling US presence
The Canadian dairy cooperative and its related companies have been on an acquisition binge of late.
By Paul Conley • July 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Thank you, weenie: Five great things we owe to the hot dog
Just in time for National Hot Dog Day, here's a look at some of the truly wonderful things we have in America because of the hot dog.
By Paul Conley • July 23, 2014 -
Report: Beef production creates more greenhouse gas emissions than pork, chicken
A new study says that raising beef creates five times more greenhouse gas emissions than pork, poultry, eggs, or dairy.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 22, 2014 -
Friday Flavors: Almond milk bashing and palm-size snails
Every Friday, Food Dive gives you our favorite food news from the past week.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 18, 2014 -
Canada targets sugar in proposed food label changes
Canada's government wants to make it clear how much total sugar is in processed foods.
By Paul Conley • July 17, 2014 -
Agropur buys rival co-op Northumberland Dairy
The Canadian-U.S. dairy powerhouse also announced an expansion of its Wisconsin ingredients plant.
By Paul Conley • July 17, 2014 -
Cargill bans growth-promoting antibiotics in turkeys
The meat processor will become the first major company to remove the antibiotics from turkeys in its supply chain.
By Paul Conley • July 16, 2014 -
Hershey raises prices 8%, blames cocoa and dairy costs
The chocolate company also lowered expectations for earnings and sales growth.
By Paul Conley • July 16, 2014 -
Large aquaculture park planned for Indiana county
Plans for the 60-acre park in Delaware County come amid a fish-farm boom in the state, driven by soybeans.
By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014 -
ConAgra buys potato processor in China for $93M
The deal is meant to supply ConAgra's Lamb Weston unit in Asia.
By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014 -
Vita Coco sells stake to Chinese drink company
The deal gives a 25% stake of the coconut water processor to Red Bull distributor Reignwood Group.
By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five food brands that would make any Easterner nostalgic
Not every great brand has, or even wants, a national distribution network. Some of the best food and drinks in America stay close to home.
By Paul Conley • July 14, 2014 -
Saskatoon berries poised for popularity
The saskatoon has grown on the prairie for centuries and is popular with cooks in Canada. Now it's suddenly attracting attention in the States.
By Paul Conley • July 14, 2014 -
Study: Organic food has more antioxidants, fewer pesticides
The results of the research contain good news for the organic industry, but perhaps not as good as it could have been.
By Paul Conley • July 14, 2014 -
Retrieved from General Mills on July 09, 2014
Friday Flavors: Eating wood pulp and caviar vending machines
Here at Food Dive, we always enjoy combing through the endless amount of fun foodie news circling the Internet each week. In one of our newest series, we've picked some of the most interesting articles for you to enjoy. From new products to an alcohol delivery app, below are our favorite find...
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 11, 2014 -
Del Monte Fresh Produce debuts Nature Made brand
The new product line comes as the company expands its processing facility in Dallas.
By Paul Conley • July 11, 2014 -
Cargill to build grain terminal on Mississippi River
News of a a new facility comes just two years after Cargill upgraded an existing facility nearby.
By Paul Conley • July 11, 2014 -
Retrieved from U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Deep DiveUnwrapping the debate over school lunch nutrition
The move to help school kids eat better has turned into a fight among politicians, food companies, and ... lunch ladies.
By Paul Conley • July 9, 2014 -
Jack Daniel's opens barrel-making shop in Alabama
The shop will employ 200 people to make the white-oak barrels that give the whiskey its distinctive taste.
By Paul Conley • July 9, 2014 -
Twinkies are good news for small Kansas town
A year after reopening, the plant in Emporia has become the center of production for the brand.
By Paul Conley • July 9, 2014 -
Congresswomen urge USDA to shut down Foster Farms after Salmonella outbreak
621 people have been sickened with Salmonella from Foster Farm's chicken products since July 2.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 8, 2014 -
Cricket-based energy bars look to gain acceptance, one market at a time
Those who market competing bug bars have adopted similar, small-scale marketing techniques.
By Paul Conley • July 8, 2014 -
Maker of Nutella buys Turkish hazelnut supplier
The deal gives Ferrero, an Italian confectionery company, guaranteed access to the crucial ingredient in its popular spread.
By Paul Conley • July 8, 2014
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