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Government workers strike in Chile as fruit exporters demand action
A strike by customs officials has stoked anger in the industry.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2013 -
Tyson wins $1 million in cattle-feeding lawsuit
Hollifield Ranches, a bankrupt ranching operation in Idaho, must pay Tyson for breach of its cattle-feeding contract.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2013 -
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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Australia nixes ADM's $2.6 billion merger with GrainCorp
Australia's government bowed to pressure from grain growers and rejected the takeover.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2013 -
Plan to merge ConAgra, CHS and Cargill flour units delayed by Justice Deparment
A proposed merger that would control a third of the flour-milling business in the U.S. is being delayed by regulators.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 27, 2013 -
China, USDA said to have reached deal to lift ban on U.S. citrus
The USDA is expected to announce the end of China's ban on U.S. citrus imports following an agreement on new safety protocols.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 27, 2013 -
Here's why frozen turkey prices are dipping this Thanksgiving
The number of turkeys held in cold storage hit a four-year high, pushing prices lower at retail this week.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 27, 2013 -
Food scientist claims FDA took safety software tech
FoodQuestTQ's John Hnatio says a tool offered online by the federal agency was created using his trade secrets.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 food industry trends you need to watch in 2014
What's going to happen to the food industry in 2014? We don't know for sure, but we recommend watching these developments closely.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 26, 2013 -
USDA tries (again) to promote U.S. fruit in Japan
The federal government's latest attempt to boost fruit sales to Japan is a marketing campaign called "Enjoy Fruits!"
By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2013 -
Diageo to sell Whyte & Mackay over competition concerns
The U.K.'s Office of Fair Trading is concerned about the spirits giant's 40% blended whisky market share.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Supermarkets in 5 states reporting black widows on grapes
The creepy crawlies gave quite a few consumers a scare.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Uruguay sends first shipment of citrus to U.S., ending years of battle
The first shipment of Uruguayan produce to the U.S. arrived at the Port of Philadelphia.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Chiquita must disclose details of terrorist payments, court rules
Chiquita lost the latest round in a court battle to keep details secret regarding the company's relationship with a Colombian terrorist group.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Turkey sales and the GMO debate: The week's most read food news
Want to see the most popular reads of the last few days? They're all right here.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 22, 2013 -
Coca-Cola now owns all of Zico—and its coconut water
Now may have been the right time for Coke to finish the deal.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 22, 2013 -
Proposal to exempt grocers from menu-labeling law gains industry backing
Legislation to limit the scope of new federal menu-label regulations wins praise from industry.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 22, 2013 -
Pinnacle partners with Cinnabon for cinnamon roll-flavored vodka
The 70-proof vodka is being touted as an "industry-first innovation."
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 21, 2013 -
Smucker doesn't expect trans fat crackdown to impact business
The company's CEO says the company has been working on eliminating partially hydrogenated oils for the past few years.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 21, 2013 -
Deep Dive
3 reasons why the GMO debate has changed
With the defeat of a GMO label proposal at the polls in Washington State, the entire debate may have just entered a new era.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013 -
Avocados from Mexico plans two consumer initiatives for winter
The Mexican avocado marketing association is planning two promotional drives aimed at U.S. consumers.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013 -
Sysco subsidiary to pay $4.2 million for overbilling Defense Department
FreshPoint Inc. will settle charges it overcharged the federal government in 15 contracts for fruit and vegetables.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013 -
12 firefighters injured in blaze at Hunts Point produce market
A dozen firefighters were injured in a blaze at New York's massive produce terminal
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013 -
SABMiller tops expectations as sales soar in emerging markets
Sales in Africa, SABMiller's fastest-growing market, boosted revenue
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013 -
Coke to reenter Australian beer market
The drink maker's Australian arm was barred from selling beer down under after its share of a joint venture was purchased in 2011.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 20, 2013 -
Is Amazon planning private label grocery items?
Recent job listings suggest the Internet retail giant will offer its own brand of consumables.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 20, 2013
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