Corporate Operations: Page 295
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The power of perception — Where consumer beliefs lie concerning natural foods: study
People had more confidence in smaller, independent companies regarding all-natural products, though overall trust was slightly higher for larger, established firms.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 2, 2015 -
McCormick: Profits take a hit while sales increase
The company is battling currency headwinds and a struggling business in India, but this year's acquisitions are boosting sales.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 2, 2015 -
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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Coca-Cola's Vitaminwater label to say 'with sweeteners' per pending settlement
The company is looking to settle a costly six-year legal battle.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Research funding ignites controversy. But should it?
The Food Babe and Monsanto weigh in on a topic where both have much at stake.
By David Oliver • Oct. 1, 2015 -
ConAgra axing 1,500 jobs, announces new Chicago HQ
The layoffs amount to about 30% of the company's office-based workforce.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 1, 2015 -
All eyes on chocolate: Nestle's Cailler to hit international markets
This will be the first time the nearly 200-year-old brand will be sold outside of Switzerland, marking Nestle's expansion into the global premium chocolate market, particularly in the U.S.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Steinie cans are back for Miller Lite, targeting millennials
The brand hopes to attract the coveted generation for a "sales jolt" with the new packaging, as the company did successfully with white labels in 2014, according to Fortune.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 1, 2015 -
Diamond Foods reports sales dip, earnings jump
The company is emphasizing its position in the natural and organic snack foods category and working with retailers for shelf space in that segment.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 30, 2015 -
ConAgra appoints Biegger as chief supply chain officer
The announcement comes as the industry awaits likely location and staffing changes, per its CEO, to be announced this week.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 30, 2015 -
Nescafé and Google go virtual with Nescafé 360 app
The companies are using VR to transport consumers to Brazilian coffee fields.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Coca-Cola will not renew its Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsorship
The company contributed $2.6 million to the academy over the past eight years.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 29, 2015 -
IL plant sees job cuts after Green Giant sale
A portion of the facility's positions will be cut as B&G moves Green Giant's frozen vegetable line to another plant.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Keurig Kold officially launches — but will that be enough to solve the company's problems?
Amid a 26% drop in brewer and accessory sales, it's created a cost-cutting program that includes laying off about 5% of its workforce.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Retrieved from Chobani on September 29, 2015
Chobani extends Flip ad campaign after sales success
The extension doesn't come as a shock — brand sales jumped 300% in the past year.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What the industry can learn from the PCA salmonella case
PCA executives received harsh sentences for their criminal charges, signaling a new beginning for food safety litigation.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 28, 2015 -
SunOpta releases more IPO details
The company will use the net proceeds to fund part of its recently announced acquisition of Sunrise Holdings.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Snack on: Subscription services offer companies a new strategy
Consumers have embraced goodies delivered straight to their doorstep, offering companies a new source of insights and sales.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 28, 2015 -
ADM announces $2M investment in IL food project
The project will enable the company to focus on creating products with healthy ingredients.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Sanderson Farms recalls 550K pounds of chicken
A processing facility reported finding metal shavings in the chicken.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 27, 2015 -
Cargill to convert NE ground beef plant to cooked meats facility
About 80 of the 250 jobs at the Columbus, NE, facility will be affected.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 27, 2015 -
ConAgra CEO: Layoffs, location shifts likely
Sean Connolly is no stranger to sweeping changes (see: his stint at Hillshire Brands).
By David Oliver • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Albertsons sees potential for up to $1.84B IPO
The IPO comes not long after the company merged with Safeway to create the nation's second-largest grocery store chain.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 25, 2015 -
'Humane Economy' event brings together investors to discuss food sourcing initiatives
Cage-free eggs and similar humane food-sourcing practices have been increasing industry talking points.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 25, 2015 -
ADM unveils IT center in KY, looking for new talent
It's been a busy time for ADM; this follows the company's announcement of a new flavor innovation center.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Man receives 4.5-year prison sentence in sports drink fraud case
His actions cost people $7.9 million, according to prosecutors.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 25, 2015
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