Corporate Operations: Page 348
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Smithfield Foods sees profit soar as sales rise
The pork giant, now part of WH Group, saw its best quarterly results ever.
By Paul Conley • May 16, 2014 -
AB InBev sexual-discrimination case goes to jury
A former executive claims she was underpaid by the company because of her gender.
By Paul Conley • May 16, 2014 -
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Oreo partners with 'Transformers' for global tie-in
The deal between Mondelez and Paramount Pictures covers promotions in 35 countries.
By Paul Conley • May 15, 2014 -
Fyffes posts record earnings in Q1
A surge in melon sales in the U.S. helped push profit higher.
By Paul Conley • May 15, 2014 -
Chiquita shipping operations return to New Orleans after 40 years
The banana giant's decision is a tremendous blow to the Port of Gulfport, MS.
By Paul Conley • May 15, 2014 -
'Big Three' banana producers losing market share, influence
A report says Dole, Del Monte Fresh, and Chiquita are not the powerhouses they once were.
By Paul Conley • May 14, 2014 -
Lifeway Foods reports sales surge as kefir grows in popularity
But rising prices for milk cut into profit.
By Paul Conley • May 14, 2014 -
Dannon launches Oikos Greek frozen yogurt
The battle for market share in Greek yogurt is getting hotter...or colder.
By Paul Conley • May 13, 2014 -
Coca-Cola boosts stake in Keurig to 16 percent
The company invested 10% in the single-serve coffee brewing machine just three months ago.
By Paul Conley • May 13, 2014 -
Hillshire Brands to buy Pinnacle Foods in $6.6b deal
The move follows Hillshire's acquisition of Van's Natural Foods just last month.
By Kelsey Lindsey • May 12, 2014 -
CA citrus moves one step closer to China
Chinese authorities have agreed to a safety protocol allowing exports from the state for the first time since April 2013.
By Paul Conley • May 12, 2014 -
Snyder's-Lance sells private label snack business to Shearer's Foods
The new owner also picks up two factories in the deal.
By Paul Conley • May 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five rising food prices to keep an eye on
There seems to be no end in sight to price increases for these products.
By Paul Conley • May 9, 2014 -
Retrieved from Coca-Cola on May 09, 2014
Coca-Cola launches socially conscious bottled water brand in China
Sales of the brand support efforts to provide clean drinking water in rural provinces.
By Paul Conley • May 9, 2014 -
California table grape harvest ahead of schedule
Growers began harvesting two weeks early, promising a steady supply to the market.
By Paul Conley • May 8, 2014 -
Mondelez, D.E. Master Blenders merge coffee brands in $5b deal
The deal creates a new company that poses a significant threat to Nestle, the world's largest coffee maker.
By Paul Conley • May 8, 2014 -
Hillshire Brands warns of rising prices due to pig virus
The maker of sausages, hams, and lunch meats says its costs are rising fast because of the PED virus.
By Paul Conley • May 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five surprises from recent earnings reports
Four times a year, the nation's public companies pull back the curtain and show investors their financial secrets. Here are our picks for the biggest surprises of the most recent quarter.
By Paul Conley • May 6, 2014 -
Cherries sending mixed messages as harvest nears
As the summer approaches, it's unclear how many cherries will make their way to market.
By Paul Conley • May 6, 2014 -
Sysco earnings fall on bad weather
The disappointing earnings come as the company urges regulators to allow a merger with rival US Foods.
By Paul Conley • May 6, 2014 -
Tyson stock falls on bird flu, pig virus
The meat producer announced a drop in sales triggered by PEDv and another disease in chickens.
By Paul Conley • May 6, 2014 -
Federal investigators probe futures trading by Mondelez unit
The investigation involves activities prior to the Kraft-Mondelez split in 2012.
By Paul Conley • May 5, 2014 -
Bunge shocks Wall Street with loss on bad bet
A bet that grain prices would fall proved troubling to the global trading powerhouse.
By Paul Conley • May 2, 2014 -
Pilgrim's profit soars again on cost-cutting
The poultry processor reported an 80% rise in profit despite flat sales.
By Paul Conley • May 1, 2014 -
China OKs Fonterra exports; Dannone buys New Zealand milk factories
The moves follow in the wake of the massive, global "false alarm" recall of infant formula in August 2013.
By Paul Conley • May 1, 2014
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