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Campbell Soup sales, forecast fall short of expectations
Shares fell more than 2.5% on the news — the largest one-day drop since July 31.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 9, 2014 -
General Mills to buy Annie's in $820M deal
The all-cash deal for the company suggests a growing market for organic and natural foods.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 9, 2014 -
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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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Deep Dive
Gaza, Ebola, ISIS and Ukraine: How four global crises are hurting businesses
In a global economy, these crises are increasingly risks to the world's major food and beverage companies.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Barilla borrows $907M to fund acquisitions
Where does the pasta-maker see opportunity for growth?
By Paul Conley • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Drambuie sold to William Grant and Sons
The sale by the MacKinnon family was widely expected.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Blue Bunny closes Utah ice cream plant
The ice cream maker will shift production to a plant in Iowa.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Parmalat buys Brazilian dairy operations of BRF
The purchase marks the second acquisition in Brazil in the past two weeks by the European dairy giant.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
JBS revives plans for IPO
A $1.8-billion offering may come as early as next month, according to Reuters.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
KKR cashes out stake in Chinese dairy
The deal comes amidst soaring sales for China Modern Dairy.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Danone names new CEO; Riboud to remain as chair
But will the move be the sort of game-changer that the market is demanding of the struggling yogurt-maker?
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
ADM sells chocolate business to Cargill for $440M
Notably not included in the deal are the cocoa-processing facilities owned by ADM. What does this mean for the business models of both companies?
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 things that happened in 1914 that changed the food industry
The modern food industry is 100 years old this year.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Ireland's Total Produce buys piece of CA-based Eco Farms
The fast-growing Irish shipper has been on an acquisition spree.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Heineken sells Mexican packaging business to Crown
The sale comes just four years after the brewer acquired the business as part of a larger transaction.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Kellogg looks to buy majority share in Egyptian sweets baker
The cereal company is the third possible suitor to emerge this year for Bisco Misr.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 2, 2014 -
JBS opens cattle-buying operation in Pennsylvania's Lancaster County
The move is aimed at securing sales from the smaller operators that dot the area.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 29, 2014 -
SodaStream may close West Bank factory, according to news report
The make-at-home soda company is said to be considering a plan to abandon its controversial site.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 29, 2014 -
Maker of Jack Daniels warns of Russia woes ahead
Brown-Forman is the latest company to warn that Russia's ban on U.S. imports will hurt the bottom line.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 29, 2014 -
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KKR buys stake in China's largest chicken processor
The private equity firm will spend $400 million for a minority stake in Fujian Sunner Development Co.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Tyson, Hillshire merger approved by Justice Department
Tyson must sell off a hog-trading unit in order to complete the Hillshire deal.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 28, 2014 -
US to impose duties on Mexican sugar imports
The move, if confirmed, would likely boost prices for candy and soft drinks in the United States.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
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Chiquita, Fyffes expect additional $20M in merger savings
The banana giants look to reassure investors as a vote nears on their proposed merger.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
India asks Pepsi to reduce sugar levels in soda
India also requested PepsiCo's help in developing healthier lunches for schoolchildren.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Fonterra will return to China with $555M expansion
The New Zealand dairy producer is partnering with Chinese infant formula manufacturer Beingmate.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Second quarter earnings marked by trading gains, currency woes
As earnings season ends, some patterns emerge ... and most of them aren't encouraging.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014
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