Corporate Operations: Page 339


  • Chobani selected for expansion of pilot lunch program

    The company's blends will be distributed in a USDA program using Greek yogurt as a protein option for school kids.

    By Paul Conley • June 23, 2014
  • Sainsbury in deal to bring Netto stores back to UK

    The partnership comes as England's grocery sector is torn apart by low-cost providers Aldi and Lidl.

    By Paul Conley • June 20, 2014
  • Trendline

    How 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.

    By Food Dive staff
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    Former Hostess plant in Maine goes on sale, ending hope of a revival

    Flowers Foods, which acquired the plant in its takeover of Hostess, doesn't need the facility.

    By Paul Conley • June 20, 2014
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    Coca-Cola creates non-electric bio-cooler

    The machine has implications well beyond the soft-drink industry.

    By Paul Conley • June 19, 2014
  • Produce importers fret over proposed APHIS fees

    The federal government wants to impose fees for fumigation.

    By Paul Conley • June 19, 2014
  • ConAgra earnings fall short as private-label foods suffers

    The food-processing giant also warned of more trouble ahead.

    By Paul Conley • June 19, 2014
  • Instacart wins $44 million in funding for expansion

    The cash infusion will help back the grocery delivery startup's planned expansion to 17 cities.

    By Paul Conley • June 18, 2014
  • As speculation swirls that Coke will go private, Buffett says not a chance

    Wall Street was all atwitter yesterday on speculation that Warren Buffett would lead a move to privatize Coca-Cola.

    By Paul Conley • June 18, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    Four lessons from British grocers

    Grocery stores in the UK are going through a period of extraordinary upheaval. What can U.S. retailers learn from the challenges faced by their brothers across the pond?  

    By Paul Conley • June 17, 2014
  • Canadian meat packers blame worker shortage for slow production

    An industry group says new requirements to hire temporary foreign workers are the primary problem.

    By Paul Conley • June 17, 2014
  • Syngenta in barley deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev

    The deal ties the beer maker's suppliers to seeds and procedures promoted by Syngenta.

    By Paul Conley • June 17, 2014
  • US Agriculture Secretary talks food names with EU

    At issue are European rules regarding "geographic indicators," which Europe uses to limit food imports.

    By Paul Conley • June 17, 2014
  • Hillshire board nixes Pinnacle deal in anticipation of Tyson takeover

    The widely anticipated move doesn't quite end the Hillshire and Pinnacle deal. That's going to take some cash.

    By Paul Conley • June 17, 2014
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    After Hillshire loss, Pilgrim's eyes other targets

    Pilgrim's CEO said regional chicken operations are likely takeover targets.

    By Paul Conley • June 16, 2014
  • China set to become No. 1 in blueberry trade

    China's love of the fruit has skyrocketed while land dedicated to production has grown at an exponential rate.

    By Paul Conley • June 16, 2014
  • Kroger to build distribution center near Atlanta

    The supermarket giant will be the key tenant on land once occupied by Fort Gillem. 

    By Paul Conley • June 13, 2014
  • ADM reorganizes Asian operations

    The grain-processing giant is shifting its Asian headquarters from China to Singapore. 

    By Paul Conley • June 13, 2014
  • Florida orange crop falls further on citrus greening

    The insect-borne disease continues to ravage the state's citrus fruits.

    By Paul Conley • June 12, 2014
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    Pinnacle and Hillshire weigh options to undo engagement

    Hillshire Brands looks to unravel one deal in order to move forward with another with Tyson Foods.

    By Paul Conley • June 12, 2014
  • Remy Cointreau names new CEO

    She replaces Thierry Pflanz, who stepped down after just three months at the helm.

    By Paul Conley • June 11, 2014
  • Tennessee regulators drop investigation into Diageo

    At issue was whether the company's whiskey could be called "Tennessee" whiskey.

    By Paul Conley • June 11, 2014
  • Danone to close three European plants

    A significant drop in fresh dairy sales prompted the move.

    By Paul Conley • June 11, 2014
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    Wall Street thinks Annie's ready to sell

    Amid the hoopla surrounding the acquisition of Hillshire Brands, Wall Street is searching for other likely mergers in the food industry.

    By Paul Conley • June 10, 2014
  • Country Pure buys Fruitbud Juice

    The purchase is the sixth acquisition by fast-growing Country Pure.

    By Paul Conley • June 10, 2014
  • Kraft raises prices on Maxwell House, Yuban coffee brands

    The move comes as bean prices have soared amid bad weather in Latin America.

    By Paul Conley • June 9, 2014