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$100B beer merger between A-B InBev and SABMiller could happen soon
Industry watchers predict Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller appear poised to join under one roof.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Progressive Produce buys Mission's asparagus business
Progressive will gain relationships across the Americas as a result.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 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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Fresh Del Monte earnings plummet 73%
Fresh Del Monte blamed higher costs for an disappointing performance in the third quarter.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Mars co-owner charged following fatal accident
Jacqueline Badger Mars will face a reckless driving charge, and a court date has been scheduled for December.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Is the world running short on wine?
Europe needs to see better harvests as U.S. and Chinese wine consumption continues to test production capabilities.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Russia and Japan end ban on Arkansas poultry
Japan and Russia have lifted a ban on imports of poultry from Arkansas.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Family sues Red Bull for $85M over man's death
It may be the first wrongful death suit in Red Bull's history.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The top 15 chocolate candies in the U.S.
Halloween is pretty sweet if you happen to make one of these high-demand confections.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 28, 2013 -
CytoSport Inc. to sell Muscle Milk brand
Unnamed pharmaceutical companies and food makers are said to be interested in the popular protein product.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2013 -
New Pringles and McD's ketchup: The week's most read food news
You absolutely need to know about the past week's most popular news reads on Food Dive.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
8 powerful families who changed the food industry
These siblings, sons and daughters have built empires with ingenuity—as well as lots of cash.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Tyson suspends slaughter-cattle purchasing in Canada, cites cost of country of origin rules
Tyson says it will no longer buy slaughter-ready cattle in Canada, saying the costs associated with U.S. country of origin label requirements are too high.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Carlsberg on the hunt; brewer revamping ownership structure to ease takeovers
Carlsberg signals it's looking to acquire other companies.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 25, 2013 -
McDonald's dumps Heinz ketchup
McDonald's is ending its long-standing relationship with Heinz now that the condiment company is run by the former CEO of Burger King.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Strongest beer in the world? Snake Venom sports 67.5% abv
This Scottish brew's label makes a bold claim.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2013 -
Dr Pepper Snapple to close Texas facility
Soda sales have not been kind to the company of late.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 23, 2013 -
A look at Sriracha, the hot sauce with a cult following and an unusual boss
Hot sauces tend to attract a particularly devout group of fans. But no hot sauce is more beloved than Sriracha.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 23, 2013 -
Man outraged to learn Beck's is brewed in U.S., files lawsuit
A Florida man says Beck's is tricking customers into paying more for a beer they think is imported.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 22, 2013 -
Sugar prices in U.S. send candy makers overseas
Check out who's been sending operations elsewhere.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 21, 2013 -
Broccoli prices more than triple at wholesale
Broccoli prices are soaring since a hurricane hit Mexico in late September.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 18, 2013 -
Ferrero chief says no on sale to Nestle—or anyone else
With Ferrero's long-term leadership plans up in the air, succession or selling will have to happen eventually.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 17, 2013 -
Deep Dive
8 new books that food industry professionals need to know about
Looking for some long reads with meaty info about food and beverages? Here are the new and upcoming releases we recommend dipping into.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 17, 2013 -
Danone says Asia woes worse than anticipated; cuts earnings forecasts
Danone, reeling from product recalls, price-fixing charges and bribery scandals in Asia, lowers forecasts.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 17, 2013 -
Coke profits go up for Q3, brand seems strong with teens
You can see the state of soda worldwide in Coke's numbers.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 15, 2013 -
Mars tragedy and grocery piracy: The week's most read food news
Find out what mattered to the food industry this week in our readers' most popular picks.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 11, 2013
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