Corporate Operations: Page 320
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SABMiller, Coca-Cola form bottling giant in Africa
The deal creates a company with $3 billion a year in revenue, making it the largest bottler in Africa.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 1, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Books that food pros should read in 2015
Here's what every food executive, food geek, or just plain foodie should have on his or her holiday list.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2014 -
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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Kellogg offers higher bid for Bisco Misr
The bidding war for the snack-maker is ongoing.
By David Oliver • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Danone may sell $2 billion stake in Yakult
The world's largest yogurt maker owns a 20% stake in Japan's giant probiotic drinks company.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Oats prices plummet in good news for Quaker, General Mills
The price of the commodity crop has fallen to a two-year low, and no price recovery is expected in the near term.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Campbell reports rise in profit on higher soup sales
But the food processor remains cautious about the future given pressures on its margins.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Urban farming bigger, more important than previously known, says study
The amount of land dedicated to urban farming now equals the size of the European Union.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What's everyone gobbling about in the 2014 turkey market?
As Thanksgiving approaches, so does the boom in turkey sales. Here's what you need to know about the turkey industry this year.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 24, 2014 -
Abraaj, Kellogg bidding war heats up for Bisco Misr
Kellogg has some competition for its potential Bisco Misr acquisition.
By David Oliver • Nov. 24, 2014 -
Danone completes Irish expansion for infant formula production
The larger plants will process Irish milk into powders for infant formula sales in Asia.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 24, 2014 -
South Africa's Pioneer Food Group ends bottling deal with PepsiCo
It's unclear if PepsiCo will sign a new deal or launch a bottling arm of its own in that nation.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 24, 2014 -
SABMiller in tie-up to enter Brazil
The deal sets up a head-to-head battle with AB InBev in Latin America's largest beer market.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 24, 2014 -
Alco closing all stores
The 113-year-old retailer filed for bankruptcy in October with the intent to sell its stores.
By David Oliver • Nov. 21, 2014 -
Aldi to open China stores, according to report; announces new US CEO role
The German grocer that has revolutionized the European supermarket business has its eye on China.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2014 -
Del Monte unveils new fresh cut plant in Oshawa
The plant opens as Del Monte Fresh makes a major push into Canada.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2014 -
Fuji Food Products to launch production facility in Illinois
The nation's largest supplier of prepackaged sushi is expanding distribution throughout the Midwest.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2014 -
JBS to buy Australia's Primo Group in $1.3 billion deal
The deal gives the world's largest meat processor increased supply for China's soaring demand for pork.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2014 -
Kellogg says it will top $119 milion offer for Bisco Misr
The cereal maker says it will come back with a new bid for the Egyptian biscuit maker within days.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 20, 2014 -
Keurig K-cup sales soar, driving earnings higher
Still, the maker of single-serve coffee machines disappointed Wall Street with its forecasts for sales through the holiday season.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 20, 2014 -
AB InBev to cut jobs in US
Details are few, but the cuts are reportedly concentrated in sales and marketing.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 20, 2014 -
Danone receives bid for medical nutrition unit
Danone is looking to close a deal by next week, according to the Wall Street Journal.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 20, 2014 -
USDA
Another Syngenta lawsuit, this time from ADM
This marks one of Syngenta's many ongoing lawsuits.
By David Oliver • Nov. 19, 2014 -
Ahold focusing on digital sales, looks toward large goal
The owner of Peapod and two other digital shopping platforms expects 80% growth from online.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 19, 2014 -
ADM names oilseeds exec to run SCI ingredients business
The agribusiness giant named Ken Campbell to helm its latest acquisition.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 19, 2014 -
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The Top 7 Food Trends for 2015 from Starchefs International Chefs Congress
Sponsored by: Recently, some members of the Symrise team attended the 9th Annual Starchefs.com International Chefs Congress at the Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint. The following is our take on the top culinary trends for 2015 from the event. On the main stage, at the products fair, and...
Nov. 18, 2014
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