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Kraft, Heinz earnings demonstrate individual companies' shortcomings
Failing Kraft and Heinz brands could lose money to brands that are performing well.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015 -
ConAgra CEO Sean Connolly switching gears; CMO departs
Connolly is making sweeping changes, including executives, brands, and costs.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Sysco profit plunges, cites failed US Foods merger costs
... apart from this, though, earnings saw an uptick. After a year and a half of preparing for a merger with US Foods, Sysco is searching for a new growth and acquisitions strategy.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Post: MOM Brands increases sales, Michael Foods weathers bird flu
Though PowerBar saw a weaker quarter, several of its acquisitions from the past year and a half are turning in solid performances.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Dean Foods: Sales fall due to high prices, chairman resigns
The resignation came just before the company announced its latest quarterly earnings.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Chobani founder invests in specialty coffee purveyor, La Colombe
Ulukaya sees a similar opportunity in the specialty coffee market as he saw in Greek yogurt when he founded Chobani.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015 -
WhiteWave solidifying yogurt portfolio with Wallaby
The company is capitalizing on both the yogurt and organic food industries.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Ackman joins other major food investors with Mondelez stake
Ackman, Peltz, Buffett, and Lemann — these four investors think "the branded food business is ripe for making money," reports The Wall Street Journal.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Hershey attributes $100M loss to international performance
Hershey said on a net basis, its acquisitions of Allan Candy and Krave were a benefit.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Blue Bell's AL creamery back online for production, sales
Blue Bell says it is on track, but still needs to sort out a distribution plan.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Cargill: Sluggish emerging markets dampen fiscal year earnings
Several of its businesses produced solid earnings, but a fourth quarter loss erased those gains.
By Deborah Barrington • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Could Mondelez be the next target for consolidation in the food industry?
Following another poor earnings performance last week, analysts say Mondelez could be up for sale.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Keurig trims workforce, SodaStream's revenue plunges
Pressure mounts on latest strategies: Keurig's upcoming Kold machine and SodaStream's sparkling water rebranding efforts.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015 -
MillerCoors targets millennials with web series, easily crushes goal
Available on UPROXX, Facebook and YouTube, the five part series surpassed its target of 750,000 views by reaching nearly 2.7 million views.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015 -
AB InBev pulls distributorship from Kentucky
The move comes after a contentious battle in Kentucky's state legislature.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 2015 -
Kraft Heinz slightly modifies, merges logos
The combined company's logo will be used in corporate settings and will not appear on products.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2015 -
Kellogg announces removal of artificial colors, flavors
The company is looking to turn around its cereal sales by keeping up with consumer preferences for healthier foods.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why mergers and acquisitions are increasing
Kraft Heinz, Hormel and Applegate, Mondelez and Enjoy Life, Hershey and Krave — the list goes on as companies look outward for growth potential.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2015 -
Kellogg's profit falls, battles continue on breakfast front
The company's processed foods sales in the U.S.decline, and Project K is still being implemented.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2015 -
USDA
ADM earnings hurt by record corn production, less North American exports
Poor performances in corn processing and agricultural services was offset by specialty ingredients and flavorings.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2015 -
Syngenta investors interested but want more from Monsanto: survey
Syngenta investors are leery about current company management but support negotiation talks with Monsanto, according to a recent survey.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Should 'good food' companies get into the lobbying game?
Food companies that promote healthy, simple products may lack the lobbying presence that many major food companies have, but sometimes that is done purposefully.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Tyson Foods: High cattle cost hurt full-year outlook
The Arkansas- based company missed on earnings as a result of its fluctuating beef business.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Choking hazard leads Kraft Heinz to recall 36,000 cases of Kraft Singles
A malfunctioning wrapper has led to Kraft Heinz's first recall as a combined company.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Pinnacle innovates based on consumer trends, lifestyle choices
The company's R&D efforts have created products to address smaller households and the demand for plant-based nutrition.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015
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