Manufacturing: Page 172
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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 -
Nespresso caves to regulator, will allow knock-off capsules
French regulators have demanded that Nestle make it easier for competitors to make coffee pods to use in its machines.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Honest Tea is Coke's first product for Keurig brewer
But does the product offering make sense for the hot-brewing machines?
By Paul Conley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Parmalat buys Brazilian dairy operations of BRF
The purchase marks the second acquisition in Brazil in the past two weeks by the European dairy giant.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Retrieved from Chobani on December 10, 2013
Chobani hires ex-advisor to Michelle Obama's anti-obesity initiative
Dr. Robert Post joins the Greek yogurt maker as senior director for nutrition and regulatory affairs.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
JBS revives plans for IPO
A $1.8-billion offering may come as early as next month, according to Reuters.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
KKR cashes out stake in Chinese dairy
The deal comes amidst soaring sales for China Modern Dairy.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Danone names new CEO; Riboud to remain as chair
But will the move be the sort of game-changer that the market is demanding of the struggling yogurt-maker?
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Coca-Cola Enterprises lowers outlook for sales, profit growth
The European bottler said it expects its numbers to be at the lower end of earlier forecasts.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
ADM sells chocolate business to Cargill for $440M
Notably not included in the deal are the cocoa-processing facilities owned by ADM. What does this mean for the business models of both companies?
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 things that happened in 1914 that changed the food industry
The modern food industry is 100 years old this year.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
JBS opens cattle-buying operation in Pennsylvania's Lancaster County
The move is aimed at securing sales from the smaller operators that dot the area.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 29, 2014 -
SodaStream may close West Bank factory, according to news report
The make-at-home soda company is said to be considering a plan to abandon its controversial site.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 interesting trade secrets in the food/beverage business
Patents are fine. But they have a nasty tendency to expire, which opens a food or beverage maker to competition. But trade secrets — if you can protect them — are forever.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 28, 2014 -
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KKR buys stake in China's largest chicken processor
The private equity firm will spend $400 million for a minority stake in Fujian Sunner Development Co.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 28, 2014 -
ConAgra braces for criminal charges in tainted peanut butter case
The Department of Justice seems to be poised to bring charges against the company in connection with a 2006 salmonella outbreak.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 28, 2014 -
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Chiquita, Fyffes expect additional $20M in merger savings
The banana giants look to reassure investors as a vote nears on their proposed merger.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Fonterra will return to China with $555M expansion
The New Zealand dairy producer is partnering with Chinese infant formula manufacturer Beingmate.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Inclusion Technologies buys assets of defunct AnaCon Foods
Included in the deal is a 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Atchison, KS.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Ore-Ida expands its campaign against 'imi-taters'
The enlargement of last year's ad campaign comes as the brand seeks to fight the dilution of the Tater Tot name.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Dole to expand Ohio plant
The produce giant is spending $9 million to add vegetable-processing capacity at its Springfield location.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014 -
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
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