Corporate Operations: Page 332
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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PIPA
TrendlineGetting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand
Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use.
By Food Dive staff -
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 -
Kansas wheat could be big winner in new Cuba trade
Kansas farmers and politicians are eager to resume shipments to the island nation.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Coca-Cola to begin construction of plant in Gaza
The Israeli government has allowed entry of the first trucks bearing equipment for the new plant.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Nestle sells Mexico ice cream unit to Grupo Herdez
The deal gives Grupo Herdez control of a number of brands, including Mega and PelaPop.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Kellogg plant in Ontario closes
Nearly a year to the day after announcing the shutdown, the last workers at the plant have been let go.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Perky Jerky pushes into Asian markets
The high-end jerky brand has its eyes on the jerky-crazed markets of Asia.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Cargill warns of 'mass' layoff in Tennessee
The company says the job cuts near Memphis, TN, are tied to the closing of a corn mill.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Albertsons and Safeway to sell 168 stores
The sale is pending Federal Trade Commission approval.
By David Oliver • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Food Dive's most popular industry stories of 2014
Out of all the stories we published in 2014, what did you click on most?
By David Oliver • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Friday Flavors: Pig fat cream and 'nut rage'
Every Friday we bring you some interesting reads in the food sphere from the past five days.
By David Oliver • Dec. 19, 2014
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