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ADM sells chocolate business to Cargill for $440M
Notably not included in the deal are the cocoa-processing facilities owned by ADM. What does this mean for the business models of both companies?
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 things that happened in 1914 that changed the food industry
The modern food industry is 100 years old this year.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
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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Ireland's Total Produce buys piece of CA-based Eco Farms
The fast-growing Irish shipper has been on an acquisition spree.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Heineken sells Mexican packaging business to Crown
The sale comes just four years after the brewer acquired the business as part of a larger transaction.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Kellogg looks to buy majority share in Egyptian sweets baker
The cereal company is the third possible suitor to emerge this year for Bisco Misr.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 2, 2014 -
JBS opens cattle-buying operation in Pennsylvania's Lancaster County
The move is aimed at securing sales from the smaller operators that dot the area.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 29, 2014 -
SodaStream may close West Bank factory, according to news report
The make-at-home soda company is said to be considering a plan to abandon its controversial site.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 29, 2014 -
Maker of Jack Daniels warns of Russia woes ahead
Brown-Forman is the latest company to warn that Russia's ban on U.S. imports will hurt the bottom line.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 29, 2014 -
USDA
KKR buys stake in China's largest chicken processor
The private equity firm will spend $400 million for a minority stake in Fujian Sunner Development Co.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Tyson, Hillshire merger approved by Justice Department
Tyson must sell off a hog-trading unit in order to complete the Hillshire deal.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 28, 2014 -
US to impose duties on Mexican sugar imports
The move, if confirmed, would likely boost prices for candy and soft drinks in the United States.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
USDA
Chiquita, Fyffes expect additional $20M in merger savings
The banana giants look to reassure investors as a vote nears on their proposed merger.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
India asks Pepsi to reduce sugar levels in soda
India also requested PepsiCo's help in developing healthier lunches for schoolchildren.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Fonterra will return to China with $555M expansion
The New Zealand dairy producer is partnering with Chinese infant formula manufacturer Beingmate.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Second quarter earnings marked by trading gains, currency woes
As earnings season ends, some patterns emerge ... and most of them aren't encouraging.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Napa winemakers assess damage after earthquake
A magnitude-6 earthquake hit the popular Napa winemaking region on Sunday, impacting many.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Inclusion Technologies buys assets of defunct AnaCon Foods
Included in the deal is a 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Atchison, KS.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Coca-Cola Life debuts in US
The long-awaited mid-calorie soda began appearing on the shelves of The Fresh Market chain yesterday in four southern states.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Cargill claims former exec stole trade secrets
The ag trader says an employee swiped hundreds of documents related to meat processing before joining rival JBS.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Study links instant noodles to health risks
Research from Baylor University shows that ramen consumption is tied to metabolic syndrome in some female South Koreans.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Hain Celestial sees record sales year
The maker of organic and natural brands also said it expects revenue for 2015 to be higher than analysts' estimates.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Smucker's earnings hurt by coffee expenses
The maker of Folgers said U.S. coffee sales fell 2% in the most recent quarter.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The next stage of the tequila business
Tequila has experienced a renaissance of sorts in North America, attracting celebrity investors and seeing a growth of high-end spirits in recent years.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Nestle to push for humane treatment of animals in supply chain
The global food giant is banning gestation crates and other controversial practices.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Royal Ahold profit plunges 29% on US woes
The company behind Stop & Shop and other grocery chains saw its U.S. market share decline.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 21, 2014
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