Corporate Operations: Page 274
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Nestle, General Mills in favor of national food dating standard; shelf life impact questions loom
Reducing food waste isn't just an environmental issue — it can also protect sales and the bottom line.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2016 -
Hormel to snack on another 'healthy' acquisition with Justin's
Justin's fits well with Hormel's current portfolio and strategy, though its "naturally delicious" tagline could face scrutiny.
By David Oliver • May 18, 2016 -
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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Why Campbell discontinued its K-Cup soups line
If the product had been released closer to the initial announcement of the partnership, the company may have found a more favorable entry point into the single-serve soup market.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2016 -
Dannon leads industry-funded microbiome research charge amid nutrition trends
Before probiotics become mainstream, manufacturers could jump on the trend and develop gut health-promoting products.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 17, 2016 -
ADM expands flavor, specialty ingredients portfolio with Brazil's Amazon Flavors acquisition
Archer Daniels Midland has been aggressively expanding its WILD flavors and specialty ingredients portfolio.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 17, 2016 -
Krispy Kreme glazes c-stores with line of packaged foods
The Krispy Kreme name could edge out competitors on the indulgence factor alone.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 17, 2016 -
UPDATE: Salmonella investigation dredges up public notification, recall debates
Pacific Coast Fruit apologized for its "unfortunate misstatement regarding a clearly indicated alert being misread as a recall," according to a company statement.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 16, 2016 -
WSJ: Amazon to debut new private-label food lines
Manufacturers should be concerned if Amazon's products are of comparable quality, can sell at a lower price, and play up convenient delivery.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 16, 2016 -
What Trian's PepsiCo exit means for the food and beverage industry
PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi didn't back down from her belief in the company structure and that it benefited from larger scale.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 15, 2016 -
FDA
FDA posts final medical foods guidance amid category surge
Medical foods are a bustling food and beverage category — an estimated $15 billion market — and Nestle and Hormel Foods are taking the lead.
By David Oliver • May 12, 2016 -
Silk research initiative could find industry solutions, but also draw criticism
The brand proposes plant-based foods as a solution to food industry challenges, but its plant-based portfolio could throw its financial support into question.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2016 -
Funding opportunities expand for startups
Startups' ability to raise capital by selling shares to "ordinary investors" could impact major manufacturers too, reports The Wall Street Journal.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2016 -
SodaStream reports bubbling revenue amid rebranding as sparkling water maker
Revenue increased 10.4% to $100.9 million, which blew past analysts' predictions of $89 million. The company's stock price popped 24% by Tuesday's market close.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2016 -
GMO labeling legislation at a standstill despite soaring lobbying activity in Q1
A handful of manufacturers have decided to pursue GMO labeling across portfolios before Vermont's law takes effect July 1, while others have decided to pull their products from the state altogether.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 11, 2016 -
How Diamond Foods is a 'healthy' portfolio boost for Snyder's-Lance
Diamond Foods was the primary reason for the company's double-digit revenue growth this past quarter. Without it, revenue slightly declined.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 10, 2016 -
WhiteWave growth remains strong, but not immune to dairy challenges
Growth was still in double-digits for the company's premium dairy unit, but it dropped off significantly from the prior quarter.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 10, 2016 -
Why 3G Capital could be hungry for a General Mills takeover
General Mills could bring in segments that Kraft Heinz hasn't yet established a strong presence in, such as cereal.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 10, 2016 -
Dean Foods scoops Friendly's Ice Cream for $155M, reports quarterly profit jump
The acquisition aligns with Dean Foods' strategy of shifting its portfolio toward more profitable branded milk and ice cream products.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 10, 2016 -
FDA flip-flops on Kind's 'healthy' label, will re-evaluate the term's definition
Whatever the ultimate reasoning for the FDA's decision, any potential change to the "healthy" definition will be felt industrywide.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 10, 2016 -
Where is the Coke-Monster relationship headed?
Monster's purchase price could rise significantly thanks to growth via Coca-Cola's distribution network and major deals on the horizon.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016 -
What Brynwood Partners' new Harvest Hill Beverage CEO appointment signals for its future
Doug Gillespie will likely lead Harvest Hill through more expansion via acquisitions, as it could benefit from further diversification.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016 -
Tyson boosts profit forecast, but could a top line focus ensure future growth?
Tyson Foods is benefiting from expanding meat supplies and lower feed costs, but impermanent bottom line improvements won't translate to sustained profitability.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016 -
FDA
FDA warning letters leave timely lessons for manufacturers
By following FSMA guidelines for preventive measures and proper documentation, the industry can avoid the dreaded FDA warning letter.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016 -
Nestle expresses concerns about Forest Service's CA water permit proposal
"The action proposed by the Forest Service would disrupt established water rights and the long-standing legal process of regulating water use in the State of California," according to the company.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016 -
Why acquiring a family business is a viable option for major manufacturers
Buying up family businesses could bring increased resilience to portfolios.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 9, 2016
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