Corporate Operations: Page 335
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Chiquita stock soars following unsolicited takeover bid
The offer from Cutrale Group and Safra Group would derail a planned merger with Fyffes.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 12, 2014 -
Lifeway plans first national ad campaign as it expands to Canada
The maker of fermented milk products looks to continue its recent growth surge.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 11, 2014 -
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TrendlineHow AI is transforming the food and beverage industry
Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.
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Pepsi's interest in cashew fruit boosting crop prices
The company is betting that cashew apples can be used to produce the next trendy drink.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 11, 2014 -
Keruig profit jumps on sales of K-cups and brewers
But the company warned that the present quarter may not look quite as rosy.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 8, 2014 -
Cargill profit drops 12 percent
The trading giant was hit by bad weather, transportation woes, and currency shifts.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 8, 2014 -
Chiquita net income cut nearly in half on multiple woes
The banana shipper said profit dropped 42% from a year earlier as it struggled with costs.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 8, 2014 -
BanaBay continues growth spurt with Libya deal
The fast-growing shipper of bananas and other fruit will use the deal to expand into the targeted Middle East market.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Mondelez cuts forecast as sales drop
The global snack maker fell short of analysts' expectations and warned of trouble ahead.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 7, 2014 -
AB InBev pursues urban and Latin markets in US
The world's largest brewer is importing a new beer aimed at Hispanics, and will open a new unit to market to upscale city dwellers.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Russia bans food imports from US
The country also banned imports from the EU in response to sanctions from Western countries.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 7, 2014 -
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Nestle announces $8.8 billion share buyback
The buyback comes despite a drop in profit for the first half.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 7, 2014 -
Coca-Cola to invest additional $5 billion in Africa
The investment was announced during the US-Africa Summit happening this week.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Guinness to sell American-style lager brewed in Pennsylvania
The maker of Ireland's leading stout will start selling something lighter here in America.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 5, 2014 -
United Spirits delays earnings for third time as investor concern rises
At issue are concerns by the distiller's audit committee that the numbers just don't add up.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 5, 2014 -
WH Group's Hong Kong trading debut a hit
Shares in the world's largest pork processor rose in its second attempt at a listing.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Treasury Wine receives new $3.2 billion bid from KKR, Rhone
The Australian winemaker previously rejected an earlier bid from the American private equity firms.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Bunge sees 8.4% surge in revenue
The giant agriculture trader benefited from a record soybean crop in Latin America.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Kellogg reports drop in profit, trims forecast
The world's largest cereal maker continues to struggle with consumers' changing tastes.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Crop forecasts point toward low costs for food processors
The USDA expects massive harvests this year for major commodity crops in the U.S. That could spell good news for processors.
By Paul Conley • July 31, 2014 -
Canadian greenhouse execs charged with selling mislabeled produce
Officials allege Mucci Farms defrauded three retailers by selling Mexican produce as Canadian-grown.
By Paul Conley • July 31, 2014 -
Diageo reports tepid growth on emerging markets slowdown
The world's largest distiller put much of the blame on a sales decline in China.
By Paul Conley • July 31, 2014 -
AB InBev scores profit rise on World Cup sales
The brewer reported a surge in second-quarter earnings as World Cup-related sales soared.
By Paul Conley • July 31, 2014 -
Fresh Del Monte profit rises as sales jump
Revenue from banana sales rose despite global competition and a glut in production.
By Paul Conley • July 30, 2014 -
Brooklyn Brewery may build $70 million plant on Staten Island
The craft brewer is looking at a site outside of the borough that gave it its name and cachet.
By Paul Conley • July 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Four food brands that would make a Westerner nostalgic
In the second in our series on great regional brands, we look at some of the best food and drinks available west of the Mississippi.
By Paul Conley • July 28, 2014