Corporate Operations: Page 297
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Whole Foods sales sink after overcharging scandal
The retailer posted its lowest sales growth since the 2009 economic downturn. Could its new, smaller format store help boost sales?
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 30, 2015 -
North America a large but tough market for AB InBev, Diageo
Americans' changing tastes are altering the strategies for major beer and spirits companies.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 30, 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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Food companies funnel lobbying dollars into dietary guidelines fight
Between the impending dietary guidelines and a potential WHO report on red meat, the food industry is left in a defensive position.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2015 -
Dannon, Starbucks Greek yogurt moves to grocery
Dannon is further capitalizing on Greek yogurt's rise with consumers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2015 -
Coca-Cola working toward 2020 goals for well-being, transparency, responsible marketing
These concepts are important to consumers who are concerned with the high sugar content of certain foods and beverages.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2015 -
JBS USA's summary judgment request in discrimination case denied
Employment law was a focus for the Supreme Court this term.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2015 -
More workers, lighter loads for Dot Foods
Dot Foods has taken a nontraditional route instead of automating its warehouse operations to meet higher demand.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2015 -
Sponsored by KalypsoVideo: How Can Food & Beverage Companies Improve Innovation Outcomes?
Kalpyso asked food & beverage industry leaders from companies like PepsiCo, IRI and the International Food Information Council for "golden nuggets" of wisdom on ways to improve innovation in a sustainable way. Here’s what they said.
July 28, 2015 -
Deep Dive
5 insights from the failed Sysco-US Foods merger
From contradictory internal documents to combating third-party testimonies, this case taught the food industry plenty about how mergers might pan out — or not.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2015 -
Amplify Snack Brands sets sights on up to $276M IPO
Better-for-you brands seem to be better for corporate health as well.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2015 -
Goya putting the healthy in Hispanic food
Talk about a plus: First Lady Michelle Obama has shown interest in Goya's nutritious products.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2015 -
Lower US prices boost Danone's ailing dairy segment
A milk surplus in the U.S. has driven down prices.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 24, 2015 -
Unilever boosts R&D efforts, food segment changes taking effect
Some investors see reorganizing spreads into its own unit as a sign of divestiture looming.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 24, 2015 -
Diageo under SEC investigation for alleged over-shipments: WSJ
The investigation comes amid sales growth and executive shakeups in Diageo's North America segment.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015 -
Dr Pepper Snapple reports growth in sales, net income
The company's partnership with Keurig Kold will be something to keep an eye on.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015 -
Syngenta earnings revives Monsanto takeover bid attempts
With or without the earnings report, both sides remain firm in their positions regarding the takeover.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015 -
Campbell latest company with healthier ingredients push
The company is shifting gears to aggressively approach how to bounce back from sluggish sales of its processed foods brands.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015 -
Weighing the pros and cons of Wal-Mart stocking opportunities
The retailer may be the dream for some food and beverage producers, but price and distribution could cut into profits.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015 -
USDA
Organic ground turkey up next for Foster Farms
Foster Farms says the demand for turkey products has increased on the West Coast.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015 -
Campbell adjusts fiscal 2015 outlook, savings targets
The company is enjoying better-than-anticipated savings.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2015 -
Coca-Cola sees volume growth for brands worldwide
Despite consumers' moves away from the world of sugar-sweetened beverages, worldwide soda volumes rose in Q2.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2015 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Nestle opens global frozen foods R&D center in OH
Experts at the center will focus on product development for its worldwide frozen and chilled foods businesses, while also maintaining Nestle's standards for nutrition.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2015 -
Putting the 'beer' back into root beer
The root beer flavor could be a good entry point for beer-wary consumers being introduced to craft and major brewers alike.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2015 -
a2 Milk not interested in takeover by Freedom Foods, Dean Foods
The company could, however, be interested in other confidential takeover offers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 21, 2015 -
Musician Neil Young donates $100K to pro-VT GMO labeling law fund
This is another case of celebrity endorsement in the food industry; could it save Vermont's GMO labeling law from legal battles?
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 21, 2015
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