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FDA
FDA releases more Blue Bell inspection reports
The reports contain still more food safety concerns and stretch farther back than the ones the FDA already released.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 22, 2015 -
JBS delving into acquisitions search
This marks a twist for the company, which recently reported it would hone in on organic growth and not pursue acquisitions.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 21, 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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Sanderson stands firm on antibiotic use
The company will not join Tyson Foods or Pilgrim's Pride in their moves regarding antibiotics use in meat.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 21, 2015 -
Monsanto willing to divest Syngenta's seed business
The latter doesn't believe this would be enough to pass reglatory requirements.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Food Earnings Season: Hormel tops earnings estimates, misses revenue expectations
Food Dive also takes a look at Target.
By Daphne Howland , Carolyn Heneghan • May 20, 2015 -
Instacart giving Whole Foods $1.5M weekly sales, expands to Miami
Grocery delivery services like Instacart are on the rise in the U.S.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 20, 2015 -
UPDATE: ConAgra settles for $11.2M in peanut butter salmonella case
Company execs did not see charges.
By David Oliver , Carolyn Heneghan • May 20, 2015 -
Gas savings no help for Wal-Mart as Q1 misses
But comparable sales at its smaller Neighborhood Market stores rose 7.9% in the quarter.
By Daphne Howland • May 19, 2015 -
Unilever announces new CFO, Graeme Pitkethly
He has been with the company for 13 years.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 19, 2015 -
ConAgra to shut down WI cookie plant
The move will lead to about 300 layoffs, though employees are encouraged to apply elsewhere in the company.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 19, 2015 -
Kraft CEO Cahill could see nearly $20M parachute
This comes following the Kraft-Heinz merger agreement news announced in March.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 19, 2015 -
Bi-Lo Holdings now Southeastern Grocers
The company announced the name change to evade confusion.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 19, 2015 -
Jeni's producing ice cream again, to reopen shops
The company has taken necessary measures to get itself back on track.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2015 -
Mondelez Chicago plant to slash jobs; number hangs in the balance
The number of jobs hinges on where the company will send new high-tech line equipment.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2015 -
Post integrates cereal businesses into Post Consumer brands
This brings together the United States' No. 3 and No. 4 cereal producers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2015 -
Blue Bell laying off over one-third of employees
This comes as the company has faced a wave of negative publicity from its entire inventory recall and FDA scrutinization.
By David Oliver • May 15, 2015 -
Will Keurig's new $300 device get the Kold shoulder?
Analysts worry the price point could drive consumers away.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 15, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Food Earnings Season: JBS beefs up with soaring profits
Food Dive also takes a look at Chiquita.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 15, 2015 -
Monsanto looking for buyer for Syngenta's US seeds: report
The former is reportedly trying to clear the path for an easier takeover of the latter in the future.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 15, 2015 -
Blue Bell to submit to state listeria testing
The company is working with state health officials to get plants back in production.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 15, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How Greek yogurt's invasion is altering the food industry
Greek yogurt turns the tables on traditional breakfast foods.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 14, 2015 -
Coca-Cola signs letters of intent with two bottlers
The move is part of the company's 21st Century Beverage Partnership Model.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 14, 2015 -
Oreo ordeal: Mondelez Chicago plant up for upgrades, may lose out to Mexico
A $130 million equipment update is on the line.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 14, 2015 -
Nestle reducing water consumption in California
The company has plans for water conservation on the heels of criticism.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 13, 2015 -
SABMiller offsets currency issues with premium brands
The company is looking to emerging markets and other beverage markets for growth.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 13, 2015
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