Corporate Operations: Page 335
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Massive sugar beet harvest threatens processing capacity
This year's crop is setting records in multiple locations, particularly overwhelming Michigan processors.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Federal prosecutors indict halal meat executive on fraud charges
Prosecutors allege Bill Aossey Jr. fraudulently labeled meat at his Iowa-based Midamar Corp. as halal and then shipped it to markets in Asia.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 29, 2014 -
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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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Fresh Del Monte earnings rise on jump in banana revenue
Total sales rose 3% to $884.6 million in its most recent quarter.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 29, 2014 -
USDA
Deep DiveTop bananas: Looking at the other winners in the Chiquita deal
Now that the planned Chiquita-Fyffes merger has collapsed, the banana industry is in flux - and that's good news for some.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Syngenta faces slew of lawsuits over GMO corn
Farmers and exporters are blaming the seed giant for a drop in sales related to China's ban on the Agrisure Viptera strain of corn.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Bioengineered milk gains attention
A startup dubbed Muufri expects to have a product on store shelves by next year.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Gordon Food Service to build distribution center in North Carolina
The new facility will create 275 jobs at the food service distributor.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Fame and farms: Looking at celebrities and millionaires who work the land
What is it about the collision of fame and money that leads people to crave the rural life?
By Paul Conley • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
ICYMI — The candy corn craze: Then and now
This Halloween treat wasn't always just for Halloween. It's looking like that's the case again.
By David Oliver • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Cutrale-Safra acquires Chiquita in $1.3 billion agreement
The Brazilian groups finally acquired the banana producer heavyweight.
By David Oliver • Oct. 27, 2014 -
General Mills to launch Cheerios with ancient grains
The new blend contains four of the "ancient" grains that are suddenly popular again with health-conscious consumers.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Both prices and Ebola can't spook the chocolate market
Ebola threatens the chocolate supply and prices have soared, but American consumers aren't cutting back.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Tesco borrowing costs soar as bondholders fret
It's unclear how the chain could borrow enough to rebuild given Tesco's current bond ratings.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 27, 2014 -
Mintel releases 2015 consumer trends research
The "mega" trends outlined by the research company vary by location, but they all point to a different world for the food business.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 24, 2014 -
PepsiCo dumps longtime logistics provider in Iowa
The move may be part of a larger effort to revamp transportation and logistics across U.S. operations.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Green beans in short supply for Thanksgiving
Excessive rain in Florida is blamed for the disappointing crop size.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Chiquita rejects Fyffes offer, will discuss Cutrale-Safra's latest bid
Chiquita rejected the Fyffes deal Friday morning and will continue talks with the Brazilian investors.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 24, 2014 -
USDA
Increase in European meat production expected in 2015
European meat and its products are predicted to have a successful next year.
By David Oliver • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Dr Pepper Snapple reports flat volume, drop in net income
The soft drink-maker said revenue rose, but sales volume was unchanged.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Pernod Ricard returns to growth
The world's second-largest spirits maker reported a rise in sales in its most-recent quarter despite ongoing problems in China.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
AB InBev files lawsuit seeking Kentucky distribution
The world's largest brewer wants to buy a local distributor, but competitors in the area are opposed to the idea.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Tesco chairman steps down as profit plummets 92%
The grocer says a recent accounting scandal - and just about everything else - was worse than previously expected.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Mead Johnson invests $35M in Indiana facility
The plant in Evansville, IN, is getting a makeover.
By David Oliver • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Chiquita shareholders receive opposing advice on Fyffes merger vote
Shareholder advisory services are split over whether the merger represents a better deal than the takeover offer from Brazilian investment groups.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 22, 2014 -
USDA
Canada threatens retaliatory action on American imports
Canada may impose import restrictions on American cheese, cereals, ketchup, and more if the U.S. doesn't comply with a new COOL ruling.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 22, 2014
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