Corporate Operations: Page 343


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    Tyson to sell poultry operations in Mexico, Brazil for $575 million

    The company plans to use the proceeds to pay down debt from its takeover of Hillshire Brands.

    By Paul Conley • July 28, 2014
  • Molson Coors CEO Peter Swinburn to retire

    The head of the brewer's European operations will take the helm.

    By Paul Conley • July 28, 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
  • Friday Flavors: Cake in a can and the 9,000 calorie diet

    This week, we look at a new kind of dinner party and the gargantuan diets of Tour de France participants. 

    By Kelsey Lindsey • July 25, 2014
  • SodaStream shares jump following report of possible sale

    The maker of countertop soda machines is said to be in talks with an investment group.

    By Paul Conley • July 25, 2014
  • Danone reports profit drop on continuing fallout in Asia

    The French company said last year's false-alarm recall of baby formula in Asia continues to play havoc with earnings.

    By Paul Conley • July 25, 2014
  • Agropur buys dairy assets of Davisco, doubling US presence

    The Canadian dairy cooperative and its related companies have been on an acquisition binge of late.

    By Paul Conley • July 24, 2014
  • Unilever sales fall short of expectations, pushed lower by food division

    The food and personal care powerhouse blamed slowdowns in Asia and continuing troubles for its food brands for the poor performance.

    By Paul Conley • July 24, 2014
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    SABMiller reports rise in sales volume, revenue

    North American sales got a boost from the company's Redd's Ales brands.

    By Paul Conley • July 24, 2014
  • PepsiCo earnings drop slightly, beat expectations

    The company's cost-cutting initiatives helped reduce a decline in net income.  

    By Paul Conley • July 23, 2014
  • Coca-Cola reports drop in profit, revenue as Diet Coke sags

    Despite the drop, sales of traditional Coke rose in North America. 

    By Paul Conley • July 23, 2014
  • Report: Beef production creates more greenhouse gas emissions than pork, chicken

    A new study says that raising beef creates five times more greenhouse gas emissions than pork, poultry, eggs, or dairy. 

    By Kelsey Lindsey • July 22, 2014
  • Coca-Cola pledges $8.2 billion investment in Mexico

    This will bring the soft-drink giant's total investment in Mexico to $12.4 billion between 2010 and 2020. 

    By Paul Conley • July 22, 2014
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    Five of the coolest urban farms in the US

    From rooftop gardens to "pinkhouses," here are our picks for the most interesting ventures in the urban farming space.

    By Paul Conley • July 21, 2014
  • KeHE acquires natural and organic distributor Nature's Best

    The deal creates a new powerhouse distributor in the health and natural foods industry.

    By Paul Conley • July 21, 2014
  • Mondelez, D.E Master Blenders eye brand sell-off prior to merger

    Two French coffee brands — L'Or and Grand Mere — are said to be on the block.

    By Paul Conley • July 21, 2014
  • California-based Stone Brewing plans expansion to Berlin

    The move would be the first by an American craft brewer to Europe.

    By Paul Conley • July 21, 2014
  • USDA moves closer to allowing apple imports from China

    New rules outlined by the regulator would allow shipments from regions free of the Oriental fruit fly.

    By Paul Conley • July 21, 2014
  • Remy Cointreau sales drop 5.7 percent

    The French spirits maker said shipments fell more than anticipated, partly due to a recent anti-corruption campaign in China.

    By Paul Conley • July 18, 2014
  • Activist investor Nelson Peltz hints at a proxy battle with PepsiCo

    The CEO of Trian Fund Management said he's not done with his battle to force change at PepsiCo.

    By Paul Conley • July 18, 2014
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    Seatrade orders two containerships for perishables

    The move to boxships suggests a fundamental shift in how the reefer-transportation giant views the industry.

    By Paul Conley • July 17, 2014
  • Agropur buys rival co-op Northumberland Dairy

    The Canadian-U.S. dairy powerhouse also announced an expansion of its Wisconsin ingredients plant.

    By Paul Conley • July 17, 2014
  • Hershey raises prices 8%, blames cocoa and dairy costs

    The chocolate company also lowered expectations for earnings and sales growth.

    By Paul Conley • July 16, 2014
  • Large aquaculture park planned for Indiana county

    Plans for the 60-acre park in Delaware County come amid a fish-farm boom in the state, driven by soybeans.

    By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014
  • ConAgra buys potato processor in China for $93M

    The deal is meant to supply ConAgra's Lamb Weston unit in Asia.

    By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014
  • Vita Coco sells stake to Chinese drink company

    The deal gives a 25% stake of the coconut water processor to Red Bull distributor Reignwood Group.

    By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014