Corporate Operations: Page 332
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Albertsons and Safeway merger all set
The new operation will have 2,230 stores and more than 250,000 employees.
By David Oliver • Jan. 30, 2015 -
USDA
Tyson Foods surpasses estimates with sales boom
The packaged foods sector in particular saw a hefty sales bump.
By David Oliver • Jan. 30, 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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Kellogg shutters another plant, this time Charmhaven in Australia
Kellogg's Charmhaven plant in Australia had operated for 14 years and employed about 100 workers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 30, 2015 -
After recall, U.S. apple imports banned or held up in parts of Asia
Vietnam has opted for holding and testing apples in lieu of a complete ban, according to The Packer.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 30, 2015 -
Hershey slashes outlook, delving into meat snacks
Chocolate sales slumped in Hershey's fourth quarter due to increased meat and bakery snack demand, reports Reuters.
By David Oliver • Jan. 29, 2015 -
Could financial incentives keep this Pillsbury plant alive?
Closing the New Albany Pillsbury plant could cost more than 400 jobs.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 29, 2015 -
Coca-Cola Canada decreases sweetness, provides smaller packaging
The new Coca-Cola Canada serving size will feature 8% fewer calories.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 28, 2015 -
McCormick seasons sales uptick
McCormick saw increases in both sales and adjusted earnings per share.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 28, 2015 -
Tyson updates Georgia plant for fresh tray-pack chicken
Tyson estimates that it will finish work on the Vienna, GA, plant in mid-2015.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 28, 2015 -
More US apple varieties now admissible in China
China stopped importing U.S. apples in 2012 due to fungus worries.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 27, 2015 -
Albertsons and Safeway cleared for merger by FTC
It appears it's only a matter of days before this long-awaited merger is finished.
By David Oliver • Jan. 27, 2015 -
PepsiCo will release stevia-based Pepsi True in three cities
Compared to a typical Pepsi cola, Pepsi True contains 40% fewer calories, according to The Wall Street Journal.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Kellogg's eyes East Africa, Kenya for expansion
Kenya is East Africa's largest economy.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Heinz's Dip & Squeeze battle may face trial
Heinz calls the lawsuit "groundless," as reported by Food Navigator-USA.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Clif Bar joins savory energy snacks movement
Some energy snacks companies are beginning to mix natural flavors with flavors like meat, vegetables, and nontraditional seasonings.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 26, 2015 -
MOM Brands to be sold to Post
MOM Brands is the fourth-largest cereal company in the U.S.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Chiquita announces two new top executives
Last Chiquita's head of bananas and pineapples in North America, Chris Dugan's fate with the company remains unknown, according to The Packer.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 25, 2015 -
UK chocolates to disappear in US due to Hershey trademark dispute
Hershey argued that Yorkie chocolate bars, one of the U.K. candies in questions, "infringe on the York peppermint patty," among other issues, according to the New York Times.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 25, 2015 -
AB InBev to purchase Elysian
"Elysian sold more than 50,000 barrels of beer in 2014," according to a news release.
By David Oliver • Jan. 23, 2015 -
Relocating Chiquita's headquarters could cost as much as $40 million
Costs include severance and relocation packages, liabilities for subletting and exiting the Charlotte, NC, office space, and repayment of relocation incentives received in the move to the city in 2011.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Where food crises and global conflict could collide
Food shortages could begin as early as 2030.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 22, 2015 -
USDA
Syngenta now faces Kansas farmers in GMO corn case
Syngenta faces lawsuits from farmers in several states across the U.S.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 21, 2015 -
Chobani rings in 2015 with new products, marketing strategies
The company's plans include using Disney and Marvel characters on certain packaging for items geared toward kids.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 21, 2015 -
Tootsie Roll CEO dies, wife steps into the role
The Tootsie Roll CEO was 95.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 21, 2015 -
Tyson Foods to pay up after polluting Missouri creek
About $163,000 of the settlement is dedicated to natural resource damages.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 20, 2015
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