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Diageo sues Captain Amsterdam over Captain Morgan trademark
The company claims this is causing "irreparable injury" to the Captain Morgan brand. The characters look like twins.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 14, 2015 -
Former Dean Foods chairman Davis subject of insider trading investigation: reports
Thomas Davis is suspected of passing information about a Dean Foods 2012 spinoff to a gambler who allegedly gave information to golfer Phil Mickelson.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 14, 2015 -
Trendline
Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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USDA
Friday Flavors: Pumpkin spice (yes, already) and Wheaties beer
Plus: spreadable beer exists. Thanks for the tip, Bloomberg.
By David Oliver • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Coca-Cola appoints president and COO, James Quincey
Coca-Cola's c-suite is very different than last October — but will that translate to real improvement at an "important time?"
By David Oliver • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Nestle beats organic growth estimates, cites 'promising' revamps
It's a frozen food frenzy for Nestle: The company has zeroed in on the segment in North America and seen positive results.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 13, 2015 -
FDA
Syngenta to expand seed treatment research facility
Trend alert: The industry is amping up its R&D investments.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Blue Bell trucks 'on the road again' with products
The company's next battle will be to convince retailers and consumers that the ice cream is safe.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Bumble Bee Foods agrees to $6M settlement after employee's death
Three years ago, the employee was accidentally cooked in an oven used for sterilizing cans of tuna.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Bottoms up: A breakdown of the spirits industry in 2015
Whiskey, tequila, vodka, and premium brands are filling U.S. consumers' shot glasses and highballs — for now.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Dr Pepper Snapple tackles sports drink market, invests in BodyArmor
Kobe Bryant, Mike Trout. Need we say more about the stars backing the company? OK. Andrew Luck.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Kraft Heinz eliminating 2,500 jobs
About 700 of these cuts are coming at Kraft's headquarters — approximately 35% of those working there.
By David Oliver • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Mom bloggers: Friend or foe to the industry?
Happy mom bloggers could be instrumental in promoting products. Just ask Kraft about crossing a mom brigade.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Health experts balk at obesity claims made by Coca-Cola-funded nonprofit
The nonprofit, Global Energy Balance Network, said its argument about obesity and exercise has been oversimplified.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Snyder's-Lance sees growth, expands healthy products portfolio, distribution
To reach more of the health-conscious market, the company is creating e-commerce and C-store opportunities.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Luvo banking on celebrity endorsements, investments
With sales of frozen foods down three years in a row, a celebrity push just might help.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Kraft, Heinz earnings demonstrate individual companies' shortcomings
Failing Kraft and Heinz brands could lose money to brands that are performing well.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015 -
ConAgra CEO Sean Connolly switching gears; CMO departs
Connolly is making sweeping changes, including executives, brands, and costs.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Sysco profit plunges, cites failed US Foods merger costs
... apart from this, though, earnings saw an uptick. After a year and a half of preparing for a merger with US Foods, Sysco is searching for a new growth and acquisitions strategy.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Post: MOM Brands increases sales, Michael Foods weathers bird flu
Though PowerBar saw a weaker quarter, several of its acquisitions from the past year and a half are turning in solid performances.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Dean Foods: Sales fall due to high prices, chairman resigns
The resignation came just before the company announced its latest quarterly earnings.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Chobani founder invests in specialty coffee purveyor, La Colombe
Ulukaya sees a similar opportunity in the specialty coffee market as he saw in Greek yogurt when he founded Chobani.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015 -
WhiteWave solidifying yogurt portfolio with Wallaby
The company is capitalizing on both the yogurt and organic food industries.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Ackman joins other major food investors with Mondelez stake
Ackman, Peltz, Buffett, and Lemann — these four investors think "the branded food business is ripe for making money," reports The Wall Street Journal.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Hershey attributes $100M loss to international performance
Hershey said on a net basis, its acquisitions of Allan Candy and Krave were a benefit.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Blue Bell's AL creamery back online for production, sales
Blue Bell says it is on track, but still needs to sort out a distribution plan.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015
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