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Kit Kat is Time's most influential candy bar in history
The chocolate-covered wafer treat was recognized for its global reach.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 19, 2014 -
Coke reports weak earnings, revenue down 3.6%
Will an advertising boost, and its Keurig stake, help it make a comeback?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2014 -
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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Deep Dive
Can a countertop Coke machine edge out SodaStream?
Coke and Keurig versus Sodastream may well be the next frontier of the soda wars.
By Ariella Brown • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Cargill, Bunge will reject crops from Syngetna's latest GMO corn seed
The ag giants say they aren't interested in buying crops that China is likely to reject.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Campbell Soup's profit soars on broth sales, winter weather
A harsh winter translated to increased sales for the soup manufacturer.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Green eating and GMOs: This week's most read food news
Which food giant announced it would remove artificial ingredients from one of its staple products? Find out here!
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Deep Dive
7 food & beverage CEOs to watch in 2014
Whether they face PR minefields or shifts to new markets, these executives' decisions in 2014 will greatly impact their companies' destinies.
By Keith Button • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Workers charged with animal cruelty in DiGiorno pizza case
Four farm workers have been charged in connection with the abuse of dairy cows at a facility that supplied Nestle's frozen-pizza unit.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Kellogg to open service center in Grand Rapids, shift jobs from headquarters
The move comes as Kellogg closes plants and cuts jobs in other locations.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Snack bar lawsuit: Kind sues Clif bars for trademark infringement
At issue is the transparent packaging of Clif Bar 's new Mojo bars.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 14, 2014 -
PepsiCo reports Q4 snacks increase, drinks still down
The snack and beverage giant will test natural sweeteners in its drinks as it continues trying to correct its drinks business.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 13, 2014 -
Can natural sweeteners right Dr. Pepper's ship?
New versions of Dr Pepper, 7Up, and Canada Dry will shun artificial sweeteners.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 13, 2014 -
Deep Dive
6 food brands going for Olympic gold
Will being associated with some of the world's greatest athletes give these brands a boost?
By Alex Nowicki • Feb. 13, 2014 -
Rock star joins crusade to change Yoplait design to save wildlife
Boston bassist David Sikes joins a years-long campaign to save animals by forcing Yoplait to change design.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014 -
Mondelez warns of price hikes as earnings fall short
The maker of Oreos and Ritz crackers blamed weak sales in emerging markets for its performance.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014 -
Mexico's Grupo Bimbo buys Canada Bread for $1.7B
The move further consolidates Grupo Bimbo as North America's baking powerhouse.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Nestle reports poor performance for 2013, warns of trouble ahead
Nestle signaled that growth is falling in emerging markets and will cut into earnings again this year.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014 -
Diageo targets whiskey aficionados with Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co.
The new brand will release "lost" barrels of whiskey from around the world.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2014 -
Kroger buys digital-coupon maker YOU Tech
The purchase turns the supermarket chain into a major player in the fast-growing segment.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 12, 2014 -
ConAgra warns of trouble ahead, cites private-label challenges
The food-processing giant told Wall Street that it was cutting profit expectations for the fiscal year.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 12, 2014 -
Heineken sales drop, but brewer expects a better 2014
The brewer sees a rise in emerging market sales following a disappointing 2013.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 12, 2014 -
UK lab: 38% of food products wrongly labeled
Tests found everything from meat containing unlisted species to herbal teas with no herbs or tea.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
L'Oreal to buy shares from Nestle in complex deal ending partnership
The deal returns 8% of L'Oreal shares to the French cosmetics company, but leaves Nestle with a substantial stake.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Memphis Kellogg lockout enters fourth month
The dispute over wages and benefits has local politicians demanding action.
By Paul Conley • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Southern Idaho scores 7 big food investments
Chobani, Monsanto, Clif Bar, and others are investing a total of $773.2 million in new facilities in the region.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2014
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