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Friday Flavors: A pumpkin and a pack rat
Every Friday we bring you some fun and tasty reads from the past five days.
By David Oliver • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Deep DiveSugar rush: Five factors driving prices across the globe
The global sugar trade is getting strange as a perfect storm of factors applies pressure from every direction.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 6, 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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AB InBev buys Oregon craft brewer 10 Barrel
The purchase adds to Anheuser-Busch's growing presence in the craft space.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Mondelez is upbeat despite plunge in profit
The cookies and treats giant raised its forecast for the full year although it had a disappointing third quarter.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 6, 2014 -
ADM names new CEO, Woertz to remain as chairman
The unexpected move puts Juan Luciano, who joined the company in 2011, at the helm.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Delhaize returns to profit on US sales, will sell Bottom Dollar chain to Aldi
The Belgian parent of the Food Lion and Hannaford grocery chains said margins improved in the U.S.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Snyder's-Lance boosts investment in Late July organic snacks
The snack maker also announced the creation of a new "Better for You" division.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Reyes buys Gold Coast to become largest beer distributor in nation
The family-owned company now transports more suds than Anheuser-Busch InBev.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 5, 2014 -
ADM earnings soar despite plunge in revenue
The agribusiness giant cited gains in corn processing from ethanol for the surprising results.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Dr Pepper Snapple completes Davis acquisitions
The company now has control over distribution of its brands like 7UP, Snapple, Sunkist, and more.
By David Oliver • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Publix profits rise just as chain revels in football-hero status of employee
The supermarket chain is doing well, but all eyes are on one of the grocer's bag boys.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Danone boosts stake in Centrale Laitiere
The world's largest yogurt company now owns 90% of the Moroccan dairy firm.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 4, 2014 -
United Biscuits sold to Yildiz for $2.6 billion
The Turkish owner of Godiva emerges as the winner of the global fight to take control of the snack-maker.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 4, 2014 -
Sysco profit falls but beats expectations
Sales at the giant supplier to restaurants and institutions rose 6.2% in its fiscal first quarter.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Royal DSM to build polymerization plant in Georgia
The Dutch company will build the new plant, aimed at supplying packaging material companies in the food industry, next to its existing facility.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Glanbia goes big on gluten-free, opens new oats plant
The ingredients company's new plant is aimed at serving the U.S. market.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 3, 2014 -
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Diageo swaps Bushmills for Don Julio
The deal involves an asset swap between the world's largest distiller and Mexico's Jose Cuervo.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Diageo cancels plans to expand whisky capacity
The company cited a global slowdown in sales of Scotch whisky for its decision.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 31, 2014 -
AB InBev profit falls short of estimates
Global sales by volume for the world's largest brewer fell 2.7%.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Danone invests $550 million in Chinese baby formula maker
Danone will acquire a 25% stake in Yashili International Holdings.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 31, 2014 -
Friday Flavors: Deadly spiders and the case of the missing soybeans
Every Friday we bring you some fun and tasty reads from the past five days.
By David Oliver • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Kellogg net income takes a dive
The breakfast cereal giant said net income in its third quarter fell 31%.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2014 -
SodaStream sales plummet, company to refocus
The at-home drink-maker also said it would shutter its controversial plant in the occupied territories.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Bunge won't reopen blast-damaged elevator in Ohio this year
The Cincinnati grain elevator was rocked by an explosion at the start of the harvest season.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Amy's Kitchen buys former Heinz plant in Idaho
The move comes amid remarkable growth for the maker of vegetarian and vegan convenience foods.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2014
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