Corporate Operations: Page 327
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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 -
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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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 -
Tate & Lyle announces $65M for sweetener production plant
Eight new jobs will come with the money infusion.
By David Oliver • March 17, 2015 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Nestle's annual report shows top 3 company ranking, eco highlights
The company focused on both nutrition and environmental impacts in the report.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 17, 2015 -
Heinz squeezes out higher net income in 2014
The company sees some improvements but still other shortcomings under its new management.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 16, 2015 -
PepsiCo, ADM have sweet announcements
From a new partnership and investment to a zero-calorie sweetener, these companies have plenty to be happy about.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 16, 2015 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on May 06, 2013
Mountain Dew to 'shine' in a new light
PepsiCo's soda brand will have soon have a clear version that contains real sugar.
By David Oliver • March 13, 2015 -
Antitrust group fines 10 yogurt producers $204M
Yoplait, partially owned by General Mills, was the only company not fined following the discovery of an 11-company "dairy cartel."
By David Oliver • March 13, 2015 -
mix1 has 'No Fear' pursuing an acquisition's letter of intent
The "No Fear" energy drink brand will likely enjoy a larger distribution network thanks to the intended acquisition.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 13, 2015 -
Soybean tech royalties the focus of DuPont, Monsanto lawsuit
DuPont claims it did not receive final payments due by Monsanto.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 13, 2015 -
Post to close Boise, ID, PowerBar facility
The move will affect around 165 workers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 13, 2015 -
Study: Larger CPG companies still losing market share
Small and mid-sized companies are making waves in the CPG sector.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 13, 2015 -
JBS sees success in 2014 earnings report
The company saw a massive year in sales and net income growth.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 12, 2015 -
Jelly Belly to shift distribution center
The company also recently named its next CEO.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 12, 2015 -
Del Monte Foods buys specialty vegetable producer Sager Creek
The transaction cost $75 million.
By David Oliver • March 11, 2015 -
General Mills eyeing Green Giant sale: Reuters
Anonymous sources told Reuters that Green Giant offers about $700 million in revenue.
By David Oliver • March 11, 2015 -
SABMiller looking to make moves on African beer market
With a growing population and number of drinkers in the region, Africa is a prime target for international brewers like SABMiller.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 11, 2015 -
Sysco pushes US Foods merger agreement deadline
The merger agreement deadline has been changed to May 7, a 60-day extension.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 11, 2015 -
Coca-Cola exec to exit
It's a major time of change for the brand as a whole.
By Carolyn Heneghan • March 10, 2015
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