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Surge soda returns after social media campaign
Coca-Cola responded to calls to revive the '90s soda ... but will only sell it on Amazon.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Mexico's La Moderna to open first plant in US
The pasta company expects the facility to be operational in two years.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 15, 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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Kashi returning to San Diego
Kellogg is also spinning the unit into a stand-alone company.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Cargill sues Syngnenta over shipments of GMO corn
The unusual lawsuit pits two well-known backers of genetically modified foods against each other in a fight over stewardship.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Heineken rejects takevover bid from SABMiller
The family that controls the brewer said they intend to "preserve the heritage and identity of Heineken."
By Paul Conley • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Oreos, Ramen and Spreads: 5 notable knockoffs in the food business
It's often deja vu all over again in the food business, where every good idea seems to lead to imitation and "re-imagined" products.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Dr. Pepper Snapple adding distribution capacity
The soft-drink maker is leasing space in Texas and is buying a bottler/distributor in Pennsylvania.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Russia's ban on food imports creates fraud on both sides of border
The EU has suspended aid to produce growers amid a fraud investigation, while Russia is awash in European products marked "Made in Belarus."
By Paul Conley • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Hershey teams with Cargill on cocoa sustainability
The partnership will allow Hershey to expand its "Learn to Grow" program to the Ivory Coast.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Pabst in talks to sell to private equity group
The deal would value the brewer of Pabst Blue Ribbon, Ballantine, and others at less than $1 billion.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Glanbia buys Isopure for $153M
The deal will boost Glanbia's position in the U.S. market.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Kroger beats estimates, raises forecast for full year
The supermarket giant reported net income of $347 million in the second quarter, well above the amount seen a year earlier.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 11, 2014 -
New CEOs named at three candy companies
Russell Stover, NECCO, and Justin's have all placed new folks at the top.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 11, 2014 -
US potato exports hit record high
Export volumes in the season ending in June were 7.5% higher than a year earlier.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Dollar General launches hostile bid for Family Dollar
The discount retailer is taking its $9.1 billion offer directly to shareholders.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Campbell Soup sales, forecast fall short of expectations
Shares fell more than 2.5% on the news — the largest one-day drop since July 31.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 9, 2014 -
General Mills to buy Annie's in $820M deal
The all-cash deal for the company suggests a growing market for organic and natural foods.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Gaza, Ebola, ISIS and Ukraine: How four global crises are hurting businesses
In a global economy, these crises are increasingly risks to the world's major food and beverage companies.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Barilla borrows $907M to fund acquisitions
Where does the pasta-maker see opportunity for growth?
By Paul Conley • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Drambuie sold to William Grant and Sons
The sale by the MacKinnon family was widely expected.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Blue Bunny closes Utah ice cream plant
The ice cream maker will shift production to a plant in Iowa.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Parmalat buys Brazilian dairy operations of BRF
The purchase marks the second acquisition in Brazil in the past two weeks by the European dairy giant.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
JBS revives plans for IPO
A $1.8-billion offering may come as early as next month, according to Reuters.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
KKR cashes out stake in Chinese dairy
The deal comes amidst soaring sales for China Modern Dairy.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Danone names new CEO; Riboud to remain as chair
But will the move be the sort of game-changer that the market is demanding of the struggling yogurt-maker?
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014
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