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General Mills to cut another 700 to 800 jobs
The troubled cereal maker made the announcement just two weeks after saying it would close two plants.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Sabra names new CEO, plans to double capacity at VA plant
The hummus maker also has opened a pop-up store in D.C.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 30, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Mitsubishi to buy giant Norwegian salmon processor
Mitsubishi will pay about $1.39 billion for Cermaq, a state-controlled company that is among the world's largest operators of fish farms.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 26, 2014 -
University to teach 'fermentation science' to potential beer brewers
Central Michigan University plans to offer a certificate program in 2015 that teaches brewing science.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 26, 2014 -
Cargill, top palm-oil companies pledge to protect forests
The agriculture trading and processing giant joins efforts led by Unilever to alter how palm oil is produced.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Two New York City beer distributors to merge
The tie-up between Manhattan Beer Distributors and Phoenix/Beehive will change the face of beer sales in the New York City area.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Fonterra reports drop in earnings, cuts dairy payouts
The news from the dairy giant pushed the New Zealand dollar to its lowest point in a year.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 24, 2014 -
Tate & Lyle warns on profit, again
The ingredients maker cited supply-chain problems and competition for its Splenda sweetener as causes for lower profit.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 23, 2014 -
Friday Flavors: The ketchup chronicles and Buddha pears
Every Friday we bring you some fun and tasty reads from the past five days.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Melting pot: Ethnic food firms add production facilities in the US
The U.S. is an increasingly diverse nation. And for evidence of that you need to look no further than our food-production facilities.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 19, 2014 -
General Mills to close two factories after dismal earnings
The company says it will shutter plants on both coasts in an effort to reduce expenses.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 19, 2014 -
ConAgra posts a profit on Ardent Mills, but sales slump
Sales fell in the most recent quarter, but the company says things are improving.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 19, 2014 -
General Mills to cut costs after profit drops 25%
The troubled cereal maker pledged to cut $100 million in costs after it reported poor earnings Wednesday.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Danone: Still hurting from false-alarm recall
The French dairy giant estimates that it will take 18 months for its infant formula brand to recover.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 17, 2014 -
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Cargill to shutter corn mill in Memphis
The agricultural trading and processing giant blamed "underutilization" for the move.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 17, 2014 -
TreeHouse deal brings Heinz production to Pittsburgh
The company's iconic ketchup will still be made elsewhere, but the production of baby food is coming to Heinz's hometown.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Produce industry looks to recruit diverse, worldly students
The Produce Marketing Association is bringing college students from around the globe to its upcoming convention.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Brew Hub chooses second site in Budweiser's hometown
The contract brewer controlled by billionaire Ron Burkle will open in St. Louis.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Mexico's La Moderna to open first plant in US
The pasta company expects the facility to be operational in two years.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Oreos, Ramen and Spreads: 5 notable knockoffs in the food business
It's often deja vu all over again in the food business, where every good idea seems to lead to imitation and "re-imagined" products.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Ajinomoto to buy Windsor Quality for $800M
The deal to acquire the frozen food maker is Ajinomoto's largest acquisition to date.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Campbell Soup sales, forecast fall short of expectations
Shares fell more than 2.5% on the news — the largest one-day drop since July 31.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 9, 2014 -
General Mills to buy Annie's in $820M deal
The all-cash deal for the company suggests a growing market for organic and natural foods.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Barilla borrows $907M to fund acquisitions
Where does the pasta-maker see opportunity for growth?
By Paul Conley • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Blue Bunny closes Utah ice cream plant
The ice cream maker will shift production to a plant in Iowa.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 5, 2014
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