Corporate Operations: Page 336
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Tyson to sell poultry operations in Mexico, Brazil for $575 million
The company plans to use the proceeds to pay down debt from its takeover of Hillshire Brands.
By Paul Conley • July 28, 2014 -
Molson Coors CEO Peter Swinburn to retire
The head of the brewer's European operations will take the helm.
By Paul Conley • July 28, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Friday Flavors: Cake in a can and the 9,000 calorie diet
This week, we look at a new kind of dinner party and the gargantuan diets of Tour de France participants.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 25, 2014 -
SodaStream shares jump following report of possible sale
The maker of countertop soda machines is said to be in talks with an investment group.
By Paul Conley • July 25, 2014 -
Danone reports profit drop on continuing fallout in Asia
The French company said last year's false-alarm recall of baby formula in Asia continues to play havoc with earnings.
By Paul Conley • July 25, 2014 -
Agropur buys dairy assets of Davisco, doubling US presence
The Canadian dairy cooperative and its related companies have been on an acquisition binge of late.
By Paul Conley • July 24, 2014 -
Unilever sales fall short of expectations, pushed lower by food division
The food and personal care powerhouse blamed slowdowns in Asia and continuing troubles for its food brands for the poor performance.
By Paul Conley • July 24, 2014 -
SABMiller reports rise in sales volume, revenue
North American sales got a boost from the company's Redd's Ales brands.
By Paul Conley • July 24, 2014 -
PepsiCo earnings drop slightly, beat expectations
The company's cost-cutting initiatives helped reduce a decline in net income.
By Paul Conley • July 23, 2014 -
Coca-Cola reports drop in profit, revenue as Diet Coke sags
Despite the drop, sales of traditional Coke rose in North America.
By Paul Conley • July 23, 2014 -
Report: Beef production creates more greenhouse gas emissions than pork, chicken
A new study says that raising beef creates five times more greenhouse gas emissions than pork, poultry, eggs, or dairy.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 22, 2014 -
Coca-Cola pledges $8.2 billion investment in Mexico
This will bring the soft-drink giant's total investment in Mexico to $12.4 billion between 2010 and 2020.
By Paul Conley • July 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five of the coolest urban farms in the US
From rooftop gardens to "pinkhouses," here are our picks for the most interesting ventures in the urban farming space.
By Paul Conley • July 21, 2014 -
KeHE acquires natural and organic distributor Nature's Best
The deal creates a new powerhouse distributor in the health and natural foods industry.
By Paul Conley • July 21, 2014 -
Mondelez, D.E Master Blenders eye brand sell-off prior to merger
Two French coffee brands — L'Or and Grand Mere — are said to be on the block.
By Paul Conley • July 21, 2014 -
California-based Stone Brewing plans expansion to Berlin
The move would be the first by an American craft brewer to Europe.
By Paul Conley • July 21, 2014 -
USDA moves closer to allowing apple imports from China
New rules outlined by the regulator would allow shipments from regions free of the Oriental fruit fly.
By Paul Conley • July 21, 2014 -
Remy Cointreau sales drop 5.7 percent
The French spirits maker said shipments fell more than anticipated, partly due to a recent anti-corruption campaign in China.
By Paul Conley • July 18, 2014 -
Activist investor Nelson Peltz hints at a proxy battle with PepsiCo
The CEO of Trian Fund Management said he's not done with his battle to force change at PepsiCo.
By Paul Conley • July 18, 2014 -
Seatrade orders two containerships for perishables
The move to boxships suggests a fundamental shift in how the reefer-transportation giant views the industry.
By Paul Conley • July 17, 2014 -
Agropur buys rival co-op Northumberland Dairy
The Canadian-U.S. dairy powerhouse also announced an expansion of its Wisconsin ingredients plant.
By Paul Conley • July 17, 2014 -
Hershey raises prices 8%, blames cocoa and dairy costs
The chocolate company also lowered expectations for earnings and sales growth.
By Paul Conley • July 16, 2014 -
Large aquaculture park planned for Indiana county
Plans for the 60-acre park in Delaware County come amid a fish-farm boom in the state, driven by soybeans.
By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014 -
ConAgra buys potato processor in China for $93M
The deal is meant to supply ConAgra's Lamb Weston unit in Asia.
By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014 -
Vita Coco sells stake to Chinese drink company
The deal gives a 25% stake of the coconut water processor to Red Bull distributor Reignwood Group.
By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014
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