Corporate Operations: Page 347
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Seatrade orders two containerships for perishables
The move to boxships suggests a fundamental shift in how the reefer-transportation giant views the industry.
By Paul Conley • July 17, 2014 -
Agropur buys rival co-op Northumberland Dairy
The Canadian-U.S. dairy powerhouse also announced an expansion of its Wisconsin ingredients plant.
By Paul Conley • July 17, 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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Hershey raises prices 8%, blames cocoa and dairy costs
The chocolate company also lowered expectations for earnings and sales growth.
By Paul Conley • July 16, 2014 -
Large aquaculture park planned for Indiana county
Plans for the 60-acre park in Delaware County come amid a fish-farm boom in the state, driven by soybeans.
By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014 -
ConAgra buys potato processor in China for $93M
The deal is meant to supply ConAgra's Lamb Weston unit in Asia.
By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014 -
Vita Coco sells stake to Chinese drink company
The deal gives a 25% stake of the coconut water processor to Red Bull distributor Reignwood Group.
By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014 -
Chiquita signs new lease deal with mid-Atlantic hub
The five-year lease ensures that the Port of Wilmington maintains its position as the biggest banana port in North America.
By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five food brands that would make any Easterner nostalgic
Not every great brand has, or even wants, a national distribution network. Some of the best food and drinks in America stay close to home.
By Paul Conley • July 14, 2014 -
Saskatoon berries poised for popularity
The saskatoon has grown on the prairie for centuries and is popular with cooks in Canada. Now it's suddenly attracting attention in the States.
By Paul Conley • July 14, 2014 -
Mondelez separates European cheese, grocery into stand-alone business
The move, which would seem to make a sale or spinoff likely, comes amid pressure from activist investors.
By Paul Conley • July 14, 2014 -
Cargill says plant in Ukraine seized by 'armed individuals'
The agribusiness giant says its has suspended operations at the sunflower-processing facility as it assesses the situation.
By Paul Conley • July 14, 2014 -
Lindt buys Russell Stover in surprise move
The move comes just months after reports suggested a sale of Russell Stover to Hershey.
By Paul Conley • July 14, 2014 -
Retrieved from General Mills on July 09, 2014
Friday Flavors: Eating wood pulp and caviar vending machines
Here at Food Dive, we always enjoy combing through the endless amount of fun foodie news circling the Internet each week. In one of our newest series, we've picked some of the most interesting articles for you to enjoy. From new products to an alcohol delivery app, below are our favorite find...
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 11, 2014 -
Pernod spends $100 million to take control of Tequila Avion
Pernod was already a minority investor in the premium brand.
By Paul Conley • July 11, 2014 -
Cargill to build grain terminal on Mississippi River
News of a a new facility comes just two years after Cargill upgraded an existing facility nearby.
By Paul Conley • July 11, 2014 -
Slim Fast sold to private equity firm Kainos Capital
Unilever has been looking for a buyer of its dietary food products brand since January.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 10, 2014 -
Coca-Cola offers smog hazard pay to expat employees in China
The soft-drink giant is offering hardship allowances to employees who must brave China's polluted air.
By Paul Conley • July 10, 2014 -
Labor unrest at Los Angeles port threatens food shippers
Independent drivers and unionized longshoremen are both engaged in disputes with the port, and the food industry is worried.
By Paul Conley • July 10, 2014 -
Chicken breeder discusses rooster fertility problem
The genetic disorder, which can't be explained by scientists, is reducing the supply of chicks and pushing up the price for chicken.
By Paul Conley • July 10, 2014 -
Retrieved from U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Deep DiveUnwrapping the debate over school lunch nutrition
The move to help school kids eat better has turned into a fight among politicians, food companies, and ... lunch ladies.
By Paul Conley • July 9, 2014 -
Apple crop poised to set records
The crop in Washington state is shaping up so strongly, it may offset crop declines in Michigan and New York.
By Paul Conley • July 9, 2014 -
Cricket-based energy bars look to gain acceptance, one market at a time
Those who market competing bug bars have adopted similar, small-scale marketing techniques.
By Paul Conley • July 8, 2014 -
Maker of Nutella buys Turkish hazelnut supplier
The deal gives Ferrero, an Italian confectionery company, guaranteed access to the crucial ingredient in its popular spread.
By Paul Conley • July 8, 2014 -
Former Anheuser-Busch exec calls for new trial
Francine Katz, who lost a lawsuit against the company alleging gender discrimination, says errors were made by the judge.
By Paul Conley • July 8, 2014 -
France's Carrefour to exit India
The move comes after the French retailer failed to create a joint venture with billionaire Sunil Mittal’s Bharti Group.
By Paul Conley • July 8, 2014
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