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    Cuba deal could be good news for US agriculture

    The diplomatic shift opens the way for the return of the two-way food traffic that once dominated trade between the two nations.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 18, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    Four new CEOs with their work cut out for them in 2015

    It's good to be the boss - unless, perhaps, you're at the helm of a company facing tremendous challenges.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 17, 2014
  • Trendline

    How 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.

    By Food Dive staff
  • General Mills eyes 37% profit dip

    General Mills' fiscal second quarter report is out, and there's a steep decline in profit.

    By David Oliver • Dec. 17, 2014
  • China approves Syngenta's Viptera corn, reports say

    There's no official word from the company or regulators, but Bloomberg and Agri-Pulse say imports have been approved.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 17, 2014
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    Mondelez-Master Blenders merger faces in-depth investigation by EU

    Government regulators issued a statement expressing concerns the merger poses a threat to competition.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 16, 2014
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    Is China lifting ban on GMO corn strand?

    The Chinese government says the Ministry of Agriculture is approving removal of the imports ban, according to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 16, 2014
  • Olam purchases ADM's cocoa business for $1.3 billion

    The deal catapults Olam into the top three of the world's processors of cocoa beans.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 16, 2014
  • Coca-Cola shareholder wants CEO replaced, as beverage giant warns on earnings

    Wintergreen Advisers is requesting the replacement of Muhtar Kent.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 16, 2014
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    Market Basket CEO returns, gives bonuses to loyal workers

    Arthur T. Demoulas has completed his takeover of the supermarket chain that ousted him earlier this year, and employees have many reasons to celebrate.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 15, 2014
  • SABMiller, Coca-Cola announce CEO for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

    SABMiller and Coca-Cola's combined African bottling unit now has someone at the helm.

    By David Oliver • Dec. 12, 2014
  • Mexico launches anti-dumping investigation of US apples

    U.S. growers have up to Jan. 16 to respond to the probe by their largest export market.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 12, 2014
  • PepsiCo slashing jobs in Chicago

    The job cuts are reportedly centered at the Chicago operations that oversee the Quaker Oats, Gatorade, and Tropicana brands.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 12, 2014
  • Danone won't sell medical nutrition unit after all

    The dairy giant said Friday it would not be selling the business, according to a report from Reuters.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 12, 2014
  • Report: Sysco to sell $5 billion in assets to win regulatory OK for US Foods merger

    Such a sale would be twice the size of the divestiture originally anticipated by Sysco.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 12, 2014
  • USDA expects record agricultural imports in fiscal 2015

    The federal agency says overall exports are falling, but fresh fruit and vegetable exports are growing.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 11, 2014
  • Wal-Mart names small-format advocate as new COO

    The world's largest retailer has promoted Judith McKenna to chief operating officer, as the company continues to adjust to changing shopping habits.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 11, 2014
  • Trident Seafoods buys Western Alaska Fisheries

    The deal comes as Trident prepares to open a new plant in Georgia.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 11, 2014
  • Cargill considers a stand-alone bid for Nutreco

    An earlier joint bid from the agribusiness giant and a private equity firm was rejected by the Dutch company.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 11, 2014
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    Monsanto buys ag data startup 640 Labs

    The purchase adds to Monsanto's new holdings in agricultural data systems.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 11, 2014
  • Cargill eyes $1 billion investment in Indonesian poultry, palm oil operations

    The move is at least partially tied to a decline in poultry production in China.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 10, 2014
  • AB InBev to move marketing, sales to New York

    The move is part of a broader effort by the brewer to revitalize its brands and revive sales.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 10, 2014
  • Federal prosecutors indict executive's sons in halal meat fraud

    Two other family-owned businesses are also now charged with mislabeling food for export.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 10, 2014
  • Are Kellogg's cereal plants in jeopardy?

    Kellogg Co. could be in hot water if it cannot come to an agreement with union employees.

    By David Oliver • Dec. 9, 2014
  • Diamond Foods trumps profit predictions

    Diamond Foods announced its first quarter profit of $7.7 million, higher than what Wall Street estimated.

    By David Oliver • Dec. 9, 2014
  • Coca-Cola loses fight over bottle design with Pepsi in Australian court

    Another court has ruled in the multi-nation battle between the soda giants over bottle shapes.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 9, 2014