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    American Bakers oppose FDA's trans fat proposal

    The FDA proposes to classify PHOs as GRAS, but the ABA opposes the move. 

    By March 13, 2014
  • Not your father's beer: Today's brew of choice

    Michelob is out, and Blue Moon is in.

    By March 12, 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
  • Avocado crops down in CA but up in South Africa

    The world may be eating avocados from South Africa this year. 

    By March 12, 2014
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    Mitten Brewing expands in MI

    There will be more beer on tap for a brewery whose products are in demand. 

    By March 12, 2014
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    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 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 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 March 11, 2014
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    Nestle to set limits on pay

    The pay rules are related to new Swiss limits on compensation.

    By 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 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 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 March 10, 2014
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    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 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 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 March 6, 2014
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    National Beverage Corp. reports decline for 9 month period

    A tough winter took its toll on the National Beverage Corp.

    By March 5, 2014
  • 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 March 4, 2014
  • California citrus industry slammed by weather

    Mandarins are the only California citrus category to come out ahead this season.

    By March 4, 2014
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    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 March 4, 2014
  • Ragú on the market for up to $2 billion

    Continuing its effort to pare down food products, Unilever looks for buyers for Ragú.

    By March 3, 2014
  • New partnership for SodaStream

    SodaStream is partnering with Sunny Delight Beverages for a new line of flavors.

    By March 3, 2014
  • PepsiCo says no to activist investor again

    The company told Nelson Peltz that it's not interested in his proposal to split up the company.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 28, 2014
  • Healthy offerings bolster Inventure, but profit still falls

    What's good for the body is also good for sales, but will it boost future bottom lines?

    By Feb. 27, 2014
  • Judge dismisses price-fixing suit against Hershey, Mars, and Nestle.

    After an 8 year-long legal battle, on Wednesday, a federal judge dismissed price-fixing allegations against the big 3 chocolate makers in the US on grounds of lack of evidence of collusion.  

    By Feb. 27, 2014
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    Sunkist tops $1 billion in revenue for fourth consecutive year

    The grower co-op cited an increase in acreage and a new joint venture in juicing for the results.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 27, 2014
  • Tastykake celebrates 100 years with Birthday Kake Cupcakes

    As it turns out, the limited edition offering is just the icing on the kake.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2014