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Profits down for General Mills
Competition from store brands and value food lines is battering cereal companies.
By Ariella Brown • March 17, 2014 -
Keurig Green Moutain adds Peet's to its pods
This is another major brand for Keurig's systems.
By Ariella Brown • March 17, 2014 -
Trendline
Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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What's behind craft beer regulation in Florida
As craft beer grows, big beer is backing a bill to ban the popular half-gallon "growler."
By Ariella Brown • March 17, 2014 -
Tyson to keep Iowa plant open
A number of factors contribute to Tyson's decision to keep the Denison plant open.
By Ariella Brown • March 16, 2014 -
Dannon teams up with Michelle Obama
Dannon is going to make yogurts better for you, and your kids.
By Ariella Brown • March 14, 2014 -
2013 was a good year for home soda machines
Sales of the machines and the accessories rose from 2012 to 2013.
By Ariella Brown • March 13, 2014 -
Japan to cut bluefin tuna haul by 50%
A reduced supply of bluefin tuna could mean higher prices next year, but it's necessary to help the fish replenish their diminished population.
By Ariella Brown • March 13, 2014 -
American Bakers oppose FDA's trans fat proposal
The FDA proposes to classify PHOs as GRAS, but the ABA opposes the move.
By Ariella Brown • March 13, 2014 -
Not your father's beer: Today's brew of choice
Michelob is out, and Blue Moon is in.
By Ariella Brown • March 12, 2014 -
Avocado crops down in CA but up in South Africa
The world may be eating avocados from South Africa this year.
By Ariella Brown • March 12, 2014 -
Mitten Brewing expands in MI
There will be more beer on tap for a brewery whose products are in demand.
By Ariella Brown • March 12, 2014 -
Report names top 10 new food and beverage brands
Health is a big selling point for many products that made it big in 2013.
By Ariella Brown • March 11, 2014 -
Say 'cheese' but not 'feta'
The EU is looking to limit non-Greek cheese companies from using the word on their labels.
By Ariella Brown • March 11, 2014 -
Heinz reports losses as it takes a hit in restructuring
The combination of a drop in sales and extra costs resulting from major job cuts does not yield positive numbers for the first fiscal year of Heinz's acquisition.
By Ariella Brown • March 11, 2014 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Nestle to set limits on pay
The pay rules are related to new Swiss limits on compensation.
By Ariella Brown • March 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The growth of gluten-free
You can anticipate seeing a lot more water and juice bottles boasting of their "gluten-free" status.
By Ariella Brown • March 11, 2014 -
Pinnacle looks forward to another good year
Pinnacle Foods is looking forward to continued, double-digit increases in profits after reporting a 70% jump last year.
By Ariella Brown • March 10, 2014 -
Chiquita and Fyffes agree to merge in a $1.07B deal
The merger will form the largest banana company on the planet.
By Ariella Brown • March 10, 2014 -
China working on its own GMO foods
China does not welcome GMO imports, but plans to use the technology for its own crops to meet the population's food needs.
By Ariella Brown • March 9, 2014 -
Winter storms good business for Kroger
Although the winter weather has been blamed for declines in sales, at least one store chain was able to use it to its advantage.
By Ariella Brown • March 7, 2014 -
Safeway selling for $9 billion to Cerberus
Safeway accepted Cerberus' offer, though there is still a 21 day period in which alternative suitors can come forward.
By Ariella Brown • March 6, 2014 -
National Beverage Corp. reports decline for 9 month period
A tough winter took its toll on the National Beverage Corp.
By Ariella Brown • March 5, 2014 -
Retrieved from U.S. Department of Agriculture.
More fruits and vegetables on the menu for school lunches
It's one thing to put fruits and vegetables on the school lunch menu, but quite another to make sure they are actually consumed.
By Ariella Brown • March 4, 2014 -
California citrus industry slammed by weather
Mandarins are the only California citrus category to come out ahead this season.
By Ariella Brown • March 4, 2014 -
Premier Foods announces $1.9 billion plan
Premier Foods is seeking to escape its mountains of debt and start fresh with a focus on its grocery business.
By Ariella Brown • March 4, 2014
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