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Federal government shutdown begins—and food will feel it
The shutdown of the federal government will effect every aspect of American life—particularly our food.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 1, 2013 -
Judge: Lawsuit disputing Newtons' 'real fruit' claims is 'ridiculous'
The suit alleged that packaging for Nabisco's Newtons misled consumers because the cookies contain fruit puree.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 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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Cargill to increase U.S. distribution of Aussie beef with Teys deal
Teys was already a leading exporter of Australian beef to the U.S. prior to the deal.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 30, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Sweetener upheaval: The sugary players looking to change the game
Sweeteners face heated concerns from consumers right now, but food companies are looking for new options while turning to age-old ingredients.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 30, 2013 -
Bertolli capitalizes on Barilla president's anti-gay misstep
The German pasta maker is now touting itself as a pasta for everyone.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 27, 2013 -
Product revivals and Pack Expo: The week's most read food news
Get your short list of our most popular reads of the last few days right here.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 27, 2013 -
Report: Nestle prepared to sell PowerBar
The news isn't surprising, but it could mark the beginning of a divestment wave for the company.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 27, 2013 -
AWG wins bidding for bankrupt Belle Foods
AWG will take control of bankrupt Belle Foods stores after a bid of $16.3 million.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 26, 2013 -
General Mills files patent for pelletizing calcium and fiber
The cereal giant's new process allows for more of a nutrient to be incorporated into ready-to-eat cereals.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2013 -
Retrieved from Nestle on October 03, 2012
Nestle plans $72 million expansion for Ind. plan
The beverage plant is getting a new production line.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2013 -
Powerful Yogurt adds maple to its flavor range
The male-oriented Greek yogurt brand just got manlier.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2013 -
French ingredient maker Diana may be up for sale
A deal for the company could reportedly be worth €1 billion.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 24, 2013 -
Author E L James launches 'Fifty Shades of Grey' wines
The range of series-inspired wines were produced in collaboration with California winemakers.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 24, 2013 -
Smithfield shareholders vote to approve $4.7B sale
Expect to see the deal close later this week.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 24, 2013 -
Wonder bread is back, but with a new (old) recipe
The former Hostess brand, along with three others, began arriving in stores again Monday.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 24, 2013 -
M&M's to launch birthday cake flavor
Because putting them on a birthday cake was never enough.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 23, 2013 -
Wal-Mart's beer bet and Heinz: The week's most read food news
Be smarter about the food industry this weekend, and read the news that mattered most to our readers.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Smithfield's holdout investor agrees to vote for Shuanghui deal
Starboard Value's search failed to turn up a competing bid.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Kroger CEO to step down
The company has announced transition plans, as well as David Dillon's successor.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 20, 2013 -
High-end grocer Fox & Obel goes bankrupt
The Chapter 11 filing follows a laundry list of health code violations.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2013 -
Canadian Vitamin Water promotion ends in apology from Coca-Cola
An Edmonton family received a bottle with "YOU RETARD" printed under the cap.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2013 -
Rovit named new president of Oscar Mayer
He was instrumental in the company's split with Mondelez International.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Heinz employees sacrifice mini-fridges, paper under new ownership
Are these cuts a sign of smart budgeting or a company trying to scrape the barrel to save?
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Proposed class action suit accuses Chobani of negligence
The lawsuit says the company made people sick by neglecting to reveal the mold responsible for recent issues with its yogurt cups.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Breakfast challenges persist as General Mills reports Q1 results
The company had good news for new products, but cereal and yogurt aren't what they used to be at supermarkets.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 18, 2013
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