Corporate Operations: Page 329
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What's the best strategy for food companies to boost bottom line?
Rumor has it Kraft could be getting rid of some brands, according to sources reported by The Deal.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 27, 2015 -
AB InBev buyback to come, net profit up in Q4
The beverage giant saw its fair share of ups and downs this year.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 26, 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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SodaStream's earnings bubble with highs and lows
The company reported a 25% dip in revenue.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 26, 2015 -
Campbell sales, earnings dip
The company recently announced a cost cuts initiative.
By David Oliver • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Calling all craft: A sip into the craft beer world
With Anheuser-Busch InBev's latest acquisition in the works, what does that mean for the craft beer industry?
By David Oliver • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Lavazza receives exclusive offer to acquire Carte Noire
Mondelez hopes offering Carte Noire to the company will appease regulators blocking a merger.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Dole CEO attempts to avoid finance questions at trial
At his trial, David Murdock turned to banana boats when pressed for finance details.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Boston Beer misses many analysts' Q4 predictions
The company also reported a poor 2015 outlook.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 25, 2015 -
Mondelez names new North American exec
Roberto Marques will be heading to Mondelez in mid-March.
By David Oliver • Feb. 24, 2015 -
What does the rising dollar mean for food and beverage companies?
The rapidly rising dollar has hit foreign exports hard for some major food and beverage companies.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 24, 2015 -
Pinnacle Foods sees net sales growth in Q4 2014
Its fourth quarter earnings per share were on track with analyst expectations.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 24, 2015 -
Mondelez, D.E. Master Blenders offer Carte Noire to appease regulators
The merger would create the second-largest coffee company worldwide.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 24, 2015 -
EU regulators mull over chocolate merger between Cargill, ADM
The investigation may delay the merger between the two companies' chocolate sectors.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 24, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Sprouted, ancient, and high-tech: Grains in 2015
While grains may be getting a bad rap in some health circles, food companies are quick to adapt.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 23, 2015 -
PepsiCo to turn to ecommerce for sales in India
The company's rival Coca-Cola already had a similar online launch for low-sugar Coke Zero.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 23, 2015 -
Nestle may consider changing Swiss operations
The company is responding to recent Swiss economic changes.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 23, 2015 -
Tentative West Coast port agreement could save billions of dollars
Unionized dockworkers have yet to approve the deal.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 23, 2015 -
McCormick to purchase Italian spice company
This comes after an upbeat earnings report from the company.
By David Oliver • Feb. 20, 2015 -
Hershey to promote natural ingredients, more transparency
New, simpler ingredients might include fresh, local milk, cocoa beans, and sugar, says the company's statement.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 20, 2015 -
Coca-Cola to say goodbye to two board members, get happy URLs
Perhaps this emoji campaign will do better than Coke's #MakeItHappy venture.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 20, 2015 -
Keurig to go from hot to Kold with new drinks machine
Single-serving pods: could this be the new way to drink soda?
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 20, 2015 -
FTC wages fight on proposed Sysco-US Foods merger
Combined, the companies would comprise about 75% of their distribution industry nationwide.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 20, 2015 -
SABMiller CFO to exit company next month
There have been quite a number of executive shake-ups this year in the industry, particularly in the alcholic beverage sector.
By David Oliver • Feb. 19, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Trending takeaway: Savory flavors and meat snacks
Is savory the new sweet?
By David Oliver • Feb. 19, 2015 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Nestle misses 2014 growth target
However, Nestle did see a rise in net profit.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 19, 2015
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