Corporate Operations: Page 321
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Wagstaff steps down as Smucker's president of US retail consumer foods
CEO Richard Smucker plans to name a new president by the end of April, which is also the end of the company's fiscal 2015 year.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 8, 2015 -
General Mills considers closing New Albany plant, could cost 400 jobs
The plant produces an array of refrigerated baked goods, including pizza dough and crescent rolls.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 8, 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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Major changes ahead at Tesco
The latest announcements from Tesco include shuttering stores, moving headquarters, and a new CEO for the UK.
By David Oliver • Jan. 8, 2015 -
3G considers Campbell, PepsiCo as new takeover targets
The Brazilian investment firm already acquired food companies Heinz, the world's leading ketchup producer, and Tim Hortons Inc.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 7, 2015 -
USDA
Meat producers are uneasy awaiting new USDA dietary guidelines
New dietary guidelines may have more of an environmentally conscious slant, which could result in less meat consumption than previously recommended.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Monsanto tops predictions with soybean sales rise
Net sales in the quarter were down but above the average of certain estimates, according to Bloomberg.
By David Oliver • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Four new marketing executives worth watching in 2015
Four of the biggest companies in the industry named new marketing chiefs in 2014, and each of them faces challenges.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Ghana's dry winds could slash cocoa production by up to 9%
Ghana is the world's second-largest cocoa producer.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 7, 2015 -
ADM and Unilever pursue joint business development endeavors
The plan aims to enhance the existing partnership between the brands' efforts in operations, development, and sustainability.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2015 -
UPDATED: Cutrale-Safra finalize Chiquita acquisition
This is one particular acquisition that the industry has closely watched.
By David Oliver • Jan. 6, 2015 -
Malt barley crop may be worst in years, beer price hike unlikely
Weather problems have damaged the crop.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 6, 2015 -
USDA
McCall Farms to close two yam processing plants
The company is moving all production to a single plant in Effingham, SC.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Online grocery sales near the tipping point
A new report suggests that digital sales are having an impact on traditional retail.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 5, 2015 -
US removes ban on Irish beef imports
The change in policy opens the door after a nearly 16-year ban on meat from the Emerald Isle.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
We asked, you answered: Food industry predictions for 2015
Members of the industry weigh in on what's to come this year.
By David Oliver • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Tesco expected to revamp supplier network, announce layoffs
The beleaguered supermarket chain is expected to announce large-scale changes to operations on Thursday.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 4, 2015 -
More needles found in Canadian potatoes
The bizarre crime has baffled investigators for months,
By Paul Conley • Jan. 4, 2015 -
Coca-Cola resolves dispute with vending machine company
Roughly $1 million in fees were at stake in the dispute between the soft drink maker and USA Technologies.
By Paul Conley • Jan. 4, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Striking layoffs in the food and beverage industry in 2014
While the economy continued to recover in 2014, and as unemployment fell, the food and beverage industry continued to see job losses.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 31, 2014 -
Kellogg poised to win Bisco Misr, as Abraaj Group bows out
Abraaj's surrender potentially ends a months-long battle for control of the snack maker.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 31, 2014 -
General Mills sees more changes
The frozen foods unit, as well as organic unit Small Planet, have been merged into other businesses.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 30, 2014 -
Bisco Misr bidding deadline prolonged amid rising offers
The decision comes just days after Kellogg again raised its bid for the Egyptian sweets maker.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 29, 2014 -
Coca-Cola to soon slash as many as 2,000 jobs
The soft drink giant is looking to lower costs as soda sales stumble across the globe.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 26, 2014 -
Keurig signals recall on millions of coffee makers
Around 7.2 million machines are being recalled.
By David Oliver • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Dollar store merger expected to be delayed again
While a judge cleared the way for a vote on Dollar Tree’s merger with Family Dollar, shareholders are expected to delay things.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 23, 2014
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