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Hershey apes Nutella: The week's most-read food news
Find out about the five coolest food and beverage college programs and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2014 -
Mondelez reaches 2015 goal for 100% RSPO-certified palm oil
The snack giant plans to release an action plan for eliminating non-sustainable product from its supply later this year.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 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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Hershey teams with 3D Systems to develop printable candy
The deal marks the first foray into 3D printing by a major food manufacturer.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 17, 2014 -
PepsiCo dumps 'natural' Gatorade down the drain
The company says Gatorade Naturals and G2 Naturals "did not resonate" with the target audience.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 17, 2014 -
Netherlands has healthiest diet, U.S. places 21st
Oxfam's latest study says the Dutch have the world's healthiest, most affordable diet.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Former Lululemon chief to head Luvo
Christine Day brings a wealth of multi-channel experience from Starbucks and Lululemon.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Popchips snags former Coinstar/Redbox CEO
Co-founder Keith Belling will have a new task ahead of him as the transition moves forward.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Del Monte Pacific borrows $500M to fund Del Monte Foods purchase
The loans come as the company attempts to close the transaction before the end of Q1.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Grocery Manufacturers Association seeks uniform federal GMO labeling standard
The association's proposed standards might also allow for the use of "natural" labeling on such foods.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2014 -
3D Systems unveils food printers at CES
The new printers are designed specifically for candies and desserts.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Hain Celestial buys basmati rice giant for $357M
The purchase of Tilda Ltd. adds 60 dry and ready-to-cook rice products to Hain Celestial's lineup.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Suntory to acquire Beam in $13.6B deal
The deal is expected to close in the second quarter.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2014 -
A&P ousts its CEO; No successor named
Sam Martin departs the company after a little more than three years at the helm.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 13, 2014 -
Heinz names third North America boss in seven months
Two other senior executives were also ousted in yet another management shake-up.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 13, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The 5 coolest college programs about food and beverages
There are some truly interesting college programs out there for young people interested in the food business. Here are our favorites.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 12, 2014 -
Low Velveeta supplies and Ben & Jerry's humor: The week's most read food news
News that Velveeta might be in short supply ahead of American football's biggest game grabbed some attention this week—both inside and outside of Kraft. Meanwhile, the mood at Ben & Jerry's was decidedly more upbeat as the ice cream makers tweeted a tongue-in-cheek nod to legali...
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Cargill earnings soar 36% despite drop in sales
The agribusiness giant's margins swelled as last year's crop hit record levels.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Edible Intelligence: 3 food product trends to expect in 2014
Food companies are going to have to take hard looks at what goes into their products in 2014. Take a look at what's in store.
By Sam Vance • Jan. 9, 2014 -
Danone to sue Fonterra over baby-formula-recall debacle
The French food conglomerate will sue the New Zealand dairy exporter over the false-alarm recall back in August.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 9, 2014 -
After 16 years, Heinz returns to Super Bowl
The 30-second spot will be only the second in the company's history.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Will that health claim really fetch a premium price?
A new report suggests consumers aren't as willing to pay top dollar for some claims as companies might believe.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Kraft facing Velveeta shortage as chips-and-dip season peaks
Kraft attributes the shortage to high demand, but concedes a combination of factors are to blame.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Safeway, Giant Eagle stores roll out Apple's iBeacon location system
The Bluetooth technology, made famous at Apple stores and at Major League Baseball stadiums, is coming to grocery stores.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Minute Maid adds 2 veggie flavors to Juices To Go line
The new flavors are the first in the line to include vegetable juices.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2014 -
Aldi to launch all-natural SimplyNature brand
The move should help the grocer better compete with Whole Foods and Trader Joe's as it expands.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2014
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