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Danone commits to sustainable palm oil sourcing
The decision comes after the global dairy giant was criticized in a report by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
By Paul Conley • June 2, 2014 -
Indonesia testing Cadbury chocolates after pig DNA scandal
Officials from the nation, which has the world's largest Muslim population, said they will test to ensure Cadbury products meet halal standards.
By Paul Conley • May 30, 2014 -
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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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Dole Food sells stake in Compagnie Fruitière
The sale ends a 21-year relationship between the two companies.
By Paul Conley • May 30, 2014 -
Wrigley to add Skittles production at Illinois plant
The company plans to spend $50 million on the plant expansion.
By Paul Conley • May 30, 2014 -
Tyson tops Pilgrim's bid for Hillshire, bidding war expected
Tyson Foods outbids Pilgrim's earlier $6.4 billion offer to take control of Hillshire, but the fight isn't over.
By Paul Conley • May 30, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Everything old is new again: The return of 5 classic food brands
Companies are bringing back the food of yesteryear, reviving once-dead brands and mascots.
By Paul Conley • May 29, 2014 -
Wrigley introduces new stevia-sweetened mints
Wrigley's new Extra Professional Mints mark the company's first use of stevia for a global product.
By Paul Conley • May 29, 2014 -
Tate & Lyle reports 2% drop in profits; warns of trouble ahead
The sweetener and ingredients manufacturer blamed a drop in soft-drink sales in the U.S. for the poor performance.
By Paul Conley • May 29, 2014 -
Land O'Lakes sells bulk of egg business
The co-operative has said it plans to reduce activities in the egg business.
By Paul Conley • May 28, 2014 -
Australian farmer loses landmark suit on GMO contamination
The farmer lost organic status after GM seeds had spread to his land from a neighbor's farm.
By Paul Conley • May 28, 2014 -
Ahold misses expectations in US, Netherlands
The parent company of Stop & Shop also warned of trouble ahead in the present quarter.
By Paul Conley • May 28, 2014 -
Pilgrim offers to buy rival Hillshire in $6.4 billion deal
The deal values Hillshire some 22% higher than Friday's market close.
By Paul Conley • May 27, 2014 -
Nestea returns to airwaves in US
The iced-tea brand has seen its market share plunge since pulling back on marketing expense in recent years
By Paul Conley • May 27, 2014 -
Mexico opens borders for US potato imports
A new trade agreement could spell good news for shippers, particularly in Colorado, Idaho, and Washington state.
By Paul Conley • May 27, 2014 -
United Natural Foods buys Tony's Fine Foods
United Natural's footprint will increase in the western United States thanks to the deal.
By Paul Conley • May 23, 2014 -
Drambuie liqueur brand goes up for sale
The MacKinnon clan looks to unload the iconic brand.
By Paul Conley • May 23, 2014 -
SABMiller income rises despite currency woes
The world's second-largest brewer met analysts' expectations despite a challenging economic environment.
By Paul Conley • May 22, 2014 -
Unilever sells Ragú, Bertolli for $2.15b
Japan's Mizkan Group, a maker of condiments, cooking wines, and sauces, bought the brands.
By Paul Conley • May 22, 2014 -
Dole announces restructuring, closes Gonzalez vegetable plant
The company also promoted Howard Roeder, senior vice president of strategy and finance, to president of the Dole Fresh Vegetable unit.
By Paul Conley • May 21, 2014 -
Royal Ahold settles accounting fraud lawsuit for $297 million
The agreement ends a decade-long controversy surrounding accounting at Ahold's former subsidiary, US Foodservice
By Paul Conley • May 21, 2014 -
Unilever buys share rights of family trusts for $1.2 billion
The move unravels part of the company's complicated capital system and simplifies Unilever's stock structure.
By Paul Conley • May 20, 2014 -
Yakult opens probiotic drink factory in California
The plant is the first in the U.S. for the Japanese company.
By Paul Conley • May 20, 2014 -
Hershey offers $1 billion for Russell Stover
Other bidders for the candy brand include the owner of Godiva chocolates.
By Paul Conley • May 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Should the industry fear 'Fed Up?'
The film accuses multiple food companies of contributing to America's obesity epidemic.
By Kelsey Lindsey • May 16, 2014 -
Coca-Cola HBC posts wider loss than expected
The world's second-largest bottler of Coke was hurt by political turmoil in the Ukraine and Russia.
By Paul Conley • May 16, 2014
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