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ConAgra's private brand profits take a hit
The company is looking for new ways to boost its private brands' bottom line.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 26, 2015 -
AB InBev to look to investor partner for new chairman: Reuters
JAB Holding could provide AB InBev's new chairman, who is the firm's current CEO.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 26, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Chobani in talks to appoint TPG partner as COO and president
The company wants to tap a major investor for the leadership roles.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Kraft-Heinz merger to stir more acquisitions in the space?
It has left us viewing many possibilities for the soon-to-be food giant.
By David Oliver • March 25, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why the Kraft-Heinz merger matters
Its impact could loom large.
By David Oliver • March 25, 2015 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Premium chocolate product next on Nestle's list
The company aims to attain a better position in the premium chocolate market to raise sales in foreign countries.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 25, 2015 -
Kraft, Heinz merging
This merger will create the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 25, 2015 -
US law firm calling for more Tesco investors for lawsuit
The retailer revealed back in October it overstated profits by 263 million pounds.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2015 -
UPDATE: McCormick sales rise in Q1, profit dips
The company predicts constant currency sales growth through the year.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2015 -
Monsanto CEO acknowledges company 'hubris'
This statement comes as GMO news continues to flood the industry.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2015 -
Diageo aims to innovate over the next five years
The company is starting its path to innovation with a host of new items.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2015 -
Smucker's Big Heart Pet Brands acquisition official
The company now has an important spot in the pet food and snacks sector, according to Smucker's CEO.
By David Oliver • March 23, 2015 -
Sysco, US Foods attorneys intend to release FTC informants' names
The FTC has fought hard against having these informants' names revealed, but it may have been to no avail.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2015 -
Dole banana price-fixing fine maintained
The European Court of Justice denied Dole's trying to retract a fine from a 2008 banana price-fixing case, which it allegedly had a part in.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 20, 2015 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Nestle delving into solutions for autism via nutrition
The company also recently released its annual report, which highlighted nutrition.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 20, 2015 -
General Mills, Kansas State University enter wheat partnership
The company and university plan to develop new strains of wheat that could benefit farmers and consumers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 20, 2015 -
Monsanto takes PR steps to sway anti-GMO opinions
The company teamed up with Dow Agrisciences, handing out potato chips made with high-oleic soybean oil.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 20, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Fortune's best places to work in the food industry
For the food industry, the list included six companies this year, three of which are among only 12 companies to be included all 18 years the list has been released.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015 -
Is a boost in soda sales realistic for Coca-Cola?
CEO Muhtar Kent says he plans to pursue more sales of its flagship products to bounce back from sluggish earnings.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015 -
Delhaize shows off Food Lion store revamp
Delhaize has been rolling out its Food Lion revamp in several stores in the Wilmington, NC, area.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015 -
Monsanto resolves several wheat lawsuits with settlement
One part of the settlement agreement involves Monsanto donating $50,000 to the agricultural school at every state involved in the suit's land grant university.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015 -
Falling cereal sales to cause plant closure, but still popular
Some cereal brands hold strong even while sales slump.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015 -
Tyson Fresh Meats to expand facility in Nebraska
The Tyson Foods, Inc. subsidy said it will invest $47 million into the plant.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 18, 2015 -
General Mills Q3 sees sales and profits slip
However, the company did beat estimates on earnings.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 18, 2015 -
The latest in the alcohol space
From mini-samples to citrus pairings, alcohol is making headlines this week. Plus, some retail tid-bits you might've missed.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 18, 2015