Corporate Operations: Page 328
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Kellogg prevails, achieves majority stake in Bisco Misr
Bisco Misr is one of Egypt's leading baked goods companies.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 15, 2015 -
Mondelez signs lease for new Bahrain plant
The new facility is projected to be Bahrain's most advanced biscuit manufacturing plant.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 15, 2015 -
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TrendlineHow GLP-1s are shaking up snacking
Food companies, including Danone and Nestlé, are adding more protein and changing portion sizes as weight loss medications reshape consumption patterns.
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Chiquita to shut down its headquarters in North Carolina
The headquarters had only been located in Charlotte, NC, for a little over three years.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 14, 2015 -
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Deep Dive
Five foods that may be headed toward extinction
Even if these beloved foods don't completely disappear, it seems likely that they will move from ubiquitous to rare...and very expensive.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 14, 2015 -
Coca-Cola aluminum supplier slows production
What caused the problem?
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 13, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Five leaders of the food incubator craze
Got an idea for a food business? Here are the places that can help you with funding and, perhaps more importantly, access to a commercial kitchen.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 12, 2015 -
Kellogg close to acquiring nearly 86% stake in Bisco Misr
The acquisition is pending a Mandatory Tender Offer.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 12, 2015 -
Coca-Cola to lay off up to 1,800 employees amid decreasing sales
Coca-Cola is the largest beverage maker in the world but still not immune to slumping soft drink sales.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 9, 2015 -
Cargill reports 41% earnings increase in Q2 2015 year over year
Cargill is celebrating its 150th year in business.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 9, 2015 -
Wagstaff steps down as Smucker's president of US retail consumer foods
CEO Richard Smucker plans to name a new president by the end of April, which is also the end of the company's fiscal 2015 year.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 8, 2015 -
General Mills considers closing New Albany plant, could cost 400 jobs
The plant produces an array of refrigerated baked goods, including pizza dough and crescent rolls.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 8, 2015 -
Major changes ahead at Tesco
The latest announcements from Tesco include shuttering stores, moving headquarters, and a new CEO for the UK.
By David Oliver • Jan. 8, 2015 -
3G considers Campbell, PepsiCo as new takeover targets
The Brazilian investment firm already acquired food companies Heinz, the world's leading ketchup producer, and Tim Hortons Inc.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 7, 2015 -
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Meat producers are uneasy awaiting new USDA dietary guidelines
New dietary guidelines may have more of an environmentally conscious slant, which could result in less meat consumption than previously recommended.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Monsanto tops predictions with soybean sales rise
Net sales in the quarter were down but above the average of certain estimates, according to Bloomberg.
By David Oliver • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Four new marketing executives worth watching in 2015
Four of the biggest companies in the industry named new marketing chiefs in 2014, and each of them faces challenges.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Ghana's dry winds could slash cocoa production by up to 9%
Ghana is the world's second-largest cocoa producer.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 7, 2015 -
ADM and Unilever pursue joint business development endeavors
The plan aims to enhance the existing partnership between the brands' efforts in operations, development, and sustainability.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2015 -
UPDATED: Cutrale-Safra finalize Chiquita acquisition
This is one particular acquisition that the industry has closely watched.
By David Oliver • Jan. 6, 2015 -
Malt barley crop may be worst in years, beer price hike unlikely
Weather problems have damaged the crop.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 6, 2015 -
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McCall Farms to close two yam processing plants
The company is moving all production to a single plant in Effingham, SC.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Online grocery sales near the tipping point
A new report suggests that digital sales are having an impact on traditional retail.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 5, 2015 -
US removes ban on Irish beef imports
The change in policy opens the door after a nearly 16-year ban on meat from the Emerald Isle.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
We asked, you answered: Food industry predictions for 2015
Members of the industry weigh in on what's to come this year.
By David Oliver • Jan. 5, 2015
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