Corporate Operations: Page 348


  • Kellogg to open service center in Grand Rapids, shift jobs from headquarters

    The move comes as Kellogg closes plants and cuts jobs in other locations.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 14, 2014
  • Snack bar lawsuit: Kind sues Clif bars for trademark infringement

    At issue is the transparent packaging of Clif Bar 's new Mojo bars.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 14, 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
  • PepsiCo reports Q4 snacks increase, drinks still down

    The snack and beverage giant will test natural sweeteners in its drinks as it continues trying to correct its drinks business.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 13, 2014
  • Can natural sweeteners right Dr. Pepper's ship?

    New versions of Dr Pepper, 7Up, and Canada Dry will shun artificial sweeteners.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 13, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    6 food brands going for Olympic gold

    Will being associated with some of the world's greatest athletes give these brands a boost?

    By Alex Nowicki • Feb. 13, 2014
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    Rock star joins crusade to change Yoplait design to save wildlife

    Boston bassist David Sikes joins a years-long campaign to save animals by forcing Yoplait to change design.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014
  • Mondelez warns of price hikes as earnings fall short

    The maker of Oreos and Ritz crackers blamed weak sales in emerging markets for its performance.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014
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    Mexico's Grupo Bimbo buys Canada Bread for $1.7B

    The move further consolidates Grupo Bimbo as North America's baking powerhouse.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014
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    Nestle reports poor performance for 2013, warns of trouble ahead

    Nestle signaled that growth is falling in emerging markets and will cut into earnings again this year.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014
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    Diageo targets whiskey aficionados with Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co.

    The new brand will release "lost" barrels of whiskey from around the world.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2014
  • Kroger buys digital-coupon maker YOU Tech

    The purchase turns the supermarket chain into a major player in the fast-growing segment.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 12, 2014
  • ConAgra warns of trouble ahead, cites private-label challenges

    The food-processing giant told Wall Street that it was cutting profit expectations for the fiscal year.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 12, 2014
  • Heineken sales drop, but brewer expects a better 2014

    The brewer sees a rise in emerging market sales following a disappointing 2013.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 12, 2014
  • UK lab: 38% of food products wrongly labeled

    Tests found everything from meat containing unlisted species to herbal teas with no herbs or tea.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 11, 2014
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    L'Oreal to buy shares from Nestle in complex deal ending partnership

    The deal returns 8% of L'Oreal shares to the French cosmetics company, but leaves Nestle with a substantial stake.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 11, 2014
  • Memphis Kellogg lockout enters fourth month

    The dispute over wages and benefits has local politicians demanding action.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 11, 2014
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    Southern Idaho scores 7 big food investments

    Chobani, Monsanto, Clif Bar, and others are investing a total of $773.2 million in new facilities in the region.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2014
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    Senator wants FDA to act on fast food bread chemical

    Azodiacarbonamide, banned last week by Subway, is also used in yoga mats and shoe soles.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2014
  • Mondelez to invest $130M in bakery ops

    The move comes in the wake of news that Mondelez will shutter its cookie factory in Philadelphia.

    By Davide Savenije • Feb. 10, 2014
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    ConAgra and Trader Joe's pretzel lawsuit gets a twist

    The alleged creator of the peanut butter-filled pretzel says Maxim Marketing is wrongfully taking all of the credit for the snack.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2014
  • Nestle looking to sell L'Oreal stake

    The move would represent a shift in focus toward its food businesses.

    By Davide Savenije • Feb. 10, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    5 environmentally friendly eating trends to watch

    The movement toward green eating seems to resonate with wide swaths of the population. 

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 9, 2014
  • 3D printing and Coke's Keurig stake: The week's most read food news

    Get caught up on Kellogg's closing N.C. snack plant and more right here!

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    8 ways food companies said 'no' to GMO

    Consumer demands are driving more food companies to abandon genetically modified ingredients, or at least alter key products.

    By Feb. 7, 2014
  • Coca-Cola expands Minute Maid range with new water enhancers

    The latest expansion to the Minute Maid range is one more way the beverage giant is looking beyond soda.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2014