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Mintel releases 2015 consumer trends research
The "mega" trends outlined by the research company vary by location, but they all point to a different world for the food business.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 24, 2014 -
PepsiCo dumps longtime logistics provider in Iowa
The move may be part of a larger effort to revamp transportation and logistics across U.S. operations.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PIPA
TrendlineGetting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand
Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use.
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Green beans in short supply for Thanksgiving
Excessive rain in Florida is blamed for the disappointing crop size.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 24, 2014 -
Chiquita rejects Fyffes offer, will discuss Cutrale-Safra's latest bid
Chiquita rejected the Fyffes deal Friday morning and will continue talks with the Brazilian investors.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 24, 2014 -
USDA
Increase in European meat production expected in 2015
European meat and its products are predicted to have a successful next year.
By David Oliver • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Dr Pepper Snapple reports flat volume, drop in net income
The soft drink-maker said revenue rose, but sales volume was unchanged.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Pernod Ricard returns to growth
The world's second-largest spirits maker reported a rise in sales in its most-recent quarter despite ongoing problems in China.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
AB InBev files lawsuit seeking Kentucky distribution
The world's largest brewer wants to buy a local distributor, but competitors in the area are opposed to the idea.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Tesco chairman steps down as profit plummets 92%
The grocer says a recent accounting scandal - and just about everything else - was worse than previously expected.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Mead Johnson invests $35M in Indiana facility
The plant in Evansville, IN, is getting a makeover.
By David Oliver • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Chiquita shareholders receive opposing advice on Fyffes merger vote
Shareholder advisory services are split over whether the merger represents a better deal than the takeover offer from Brazilian investment groups.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 22, 2014 -
USDA
Canada threatens retaliatory action on American imports
Canada may impose import restrictions on American cheese, cereals, ketchup, and more if the U.S. doesn't comply with a new COOL ruling.
By Paul Conley • Oct. 22, 2014 -
USDA
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 -
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 -
USDA
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
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