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Judge rules Cargill can't block ex-worker from joining competitor
The agribusiness giant argued that trade secrets from its meat division were at stake.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Mars to build research facility, add jobs in Mississippi
The facility will be constructed next to an existing plant in Greenville, MS, that makes Uncle Ben's rice and other foods.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 22, 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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Heineken blames European weather for sales drop
The brewer's volume sales fell far below analysts' expectations.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Coca-Cola announces $3 billion cost-cutting plan
The soft-drink giant's third-quarter earnings fell short of expectations, and the company pulled back on its long-term profit targets.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Syngenta lawsuit against Bunge revived by appeals court
At issue is the grain trader's 2011 decision to not accept GMO corn grown with Syngenta seeds.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Cargill-Bioserve sugar warehouse in Brazil destroyed by fire
An estimated 50,000 metric tons of sugar was lost in the blaze.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Investigation finds Tesco staffers 'misled' auditors
An internal investigation by the grocery chain uncovered deliberate manipulation of numbers by a small group of workers.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Alpina Foods lays off 32 as New York honors yogurt business
The job cuts at the plant were announced on the same day that New York State designated yogurt as its official state snack.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Speculation builds around Bill Gates' interest in Vidalia onion farmland
Lots of land has changed hands recently, and the paper trail seems to point toward the Microsoft founder.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Danone dampens speculation of Mead Johnson buy
The company issued a statement following a news report that it would pursue the maker of infant formula.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Chiquita rejects Cutrale-Safra offer, will move forward with Fyffes
Chiquita said a sweetened offer from the Brazilian investor groups was "inadequate."
By Paul Conley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
North American cocoa processing hits record
A surge in cocoa grindings comes despite soaring prices for the beans.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Remy Cointreau sales take another plunge
The cognac maker continues to struggle with a dramatic drop in its China business.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Gay Lea Foods buys Hewitt's Dairy
The purchase is the latest in a series of deals involving Canadian milk producers.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Wal-Mart cuts forecast, backs away from big-box stores
The world's largest retailer said it will cut the number of new superstores opening in the next fiscal year in half.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Cocoa industry donates $600K to Ebola prevention
Fears surrounding the disease have pushed cocoa prices to their highest levels in three and a half years.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Ingredion buys Penford in $340M deal
The deal moves Ingredion, a maker of high-fructose corn syrup, into an all-new potato starches market.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 16, 2014 -
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Nestle says sales are slowing
The company missed expectations in the most recent quarter, and shares fell hard in early trading.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Diageo sales drop on poor North American performance
Sales in China also fell in the quarter, but the rate of decline is slowing.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Supreme Court upholds California ban on foie gras
The Supreme Court's refusal to hear arguments in the case comes as a blow to producers.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
POM Wonderful returns to TV advertising
The new campaign isn't as controversial as the brand's last, which attracted the ire of the FDA.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Danone reports 6.9% sales growth, tops expectations
Revenue rose at the dairy giant on rising baby food sales in Asia.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
ADM acquires Specialty Commodities Inc. for $170M
SCI will be absorbed into ADM's new flavors and ingredients unit.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Perdue to remove 'humanely raised' labels from chicken
In return for Perdue's concession, the Humane Society of the United States agreed to drop its lawsuits alleging false advertising.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 14, 2014 -
SABMiller reports falling sales volume in Asia
Sales fell short of analyst forecasts, but revenue rose on rising prices.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 14, 2014