Corporate Operations: Page 348
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Mexico opens borders for US potato imports
A new trade agreement could spell good news for shippers, particularly in Colorado, Idaho, and Washington state.
By Paul Conley • May 27, 2014 -
United Natural Foods buys Tony's Fine Foods
United Natural's footprint will increase in the western United States thanks to the deal.
By Paul Conley • May 23, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Drambuie liqueur brand goes up for sale
The MacKinnon clan looks to unload the iconic brand.
By Paul Conley • May 23, 2014 -
SABMiller income rises despite currency woes
The world's second-largest brewer met analysts' expectations despite a challenging economic environment.
By Paul Conley • May 22, 2014 -
Unilever sells Ragú, Bertolli for $2.15b
Japan's Mizkan Group, a maker of condiments, cooking wines, and sauces, bought the brands.
By Paul Conley • May 22, 2014 -
Dole announces restructuring, closes Gonzalez vegetable plant
The company also promoted Howard Roeder, senior vice president of strategy and finance, to president of the Dole Fresh Vegetable unit.
By Paul Conley • May 21, 2014 -
Royal Ahold settles accounting fraud lawsuit for $297 million
The agreement ends a decade-long controversy surrounding accounting at Ahold's former subsidiary, US Foodservice
By Paul Conley • May 21, 2014 -
Unilever buys share rights of family trusts for $1.2 billion
The move unravels part of the company's complicated capital system and simplifies Unilever's stock structure.
By Paul Conley • May 20, 2014 -
Yakult opens probiotic drink factory in California
The plant is the first in the U.S. for the Japanese company.
By Paul Conley • May 20, 2014 -
Hershey offers $1 billion for Russell Stover
Other bidders for the candy brand include the owner of Godiva chocolates.
By Paul Conley • May 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Should the industry fear 'Fed Up?'
The film accuses multiple food companies of contributing to America's obesity epidemic.
By Kelsey Lindsey • May 16, 2014 -
Coca-Cola HBC posts wider loss than expected
The world's second-largest bottler of Coke was hurt by political turmoil in the Ukraine and Russia.
By Paul Conley • May 16, 2014 -
Smithfield Foods sees profit soar as sales rise
The pork giant, now part of WH Group, saw its best quarterly results ever.
By Paul Conley • May 16, 2014 -
AB InBev sexual-discrimination case goes to jury
A former executive claims she was underpaid by the company because of her gender.
By Paul Conley • May 16, 2014 -
Oreo partners with 'Transformers' for global tie-in
The deal between Mondelez and Paramount Pictures covers promotions in 35 countries.
By Paul Conley • May 15, 2014 -
Fyffes posts record earnings in Q1
A surge in melon sales in the U.S. helped push profit higher.
By Paul Conley • May 15, 2014 -
Chiquita shipping operations return to New Orleans after 40 years
The banana giant's decision is a tremendous blow to the Port of Gulfport, MS.
By Paul Conley • May 15, 2014 -
'Big Three' banana producers losing market share, influence
A report says Dole, Del Monte Fresh, and Chiquita are not the powerhouses they once were.
By Paul Conley • May 14, 2014 -
Lifeway Foods reports sales surge as kefir grows in popularity
But rising prices for milk cut into profit.
By Paul Conley • May 14, 2014 -
Dannon launches Oikos Greek frozen yogurt
The battle for market share in Greek yogurt is getting hotter...or colder.
By Paul Conley • May 13, 2014 -
Coca-Cola boosts stake in Keurig to 16 percent
The company invested 10% in the single-serve coffee brewing machine just three months ago.
By Paul Conley • May 13, 2014 -
Hillshire Brands to buy Pinnacle Foods in $6.6b deal
The move follows Hillshire's acquisition of Van's Natural Foods just last month.
By Kelsey Lindsey • May 12, 2014 -
CA citrus moves one step closer to China
Chinese authorities have agreed to a safety protocol allowing exports from the state for the first time since April 2013.
By Paul Conley • May 12, 2014 -
Snyder's-Lance sells private label snack business to Shearer's Foods
The new owner also picks up two factories in the deal.
By Paul Conley • May 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five rising food prices to keep an eye on
There seems to be no end in sight to price increases for these products.
By Paul Conley • May 9, 2014
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