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Monsanto reports 6% drop in earnings
The world's largest seed producer also announced a $10 billion stock-buyback plan.
By Paul Conley • June 26, 2014 -
Cargill plans to deal with climate change
The global agriculture company says adaptations to some business practices could help it prosper during global warming.
By Paul Conley • June 25, 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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Deep Dive
Food Trends: Get to know the millennial generation
With a population that will reach 64 million by 2020, the millennial generation already has a persuasive influence on the food industry.
By Kelsey Lindsey • June 24, 2014 -
Delhaize names new CEO of American operations
Kevin Holt takes the helm of the parent of Food Lion at a crucial time.
By Paul Conley • June 24, 2014 -
Retrieved from Nestle on February 11, 2014
Nestle opens first confectionary plant in Egypt
The company also announced it has begun construction of a plant in Dubai that will manufacture Maggi bouillon cubes.
By Paul Conley • June 24, 2014 -
Pepsi teams with Almarai to invest $345m in Egypt
The deal involves multiple initiatives, including the creation of a juice-processing facility and the building of a dairy farm.
By Paul Conley • June 23, 2014 -
Chobani selected for expansion of pilot lunch program
The company's blends will be distributed in a USDA program using Greek yogurt as a protein option for school kids.
By Paul Conley • June 23, 2014 -
Sainsbury in deal to bring Netto stores back to UK
The partnership comes as England's grocery sector is torn apart by low-cost providers Aldi and Lidl.
By Paul Conley • June 20, 2014 -
Former Hostess plant in Maine goes on sale, ending hope of a revival
Flowers Foods, which acquired the plant in its takeover of Hostess, doesn't need the facility.
By Paul Conley • June 20, 2014 -
Retrieved from Coca-Cola on June 19, 2014
Coca-Cola creates non-electric bio-cooler
The machine has implications well beyond the soft-drink industry.
By Paul Conley • June 19, 2014 -
Produce importers fret over proposed APHIS fees
The federal government wants to impose fees for fumigation.
By Paul Conley • June 19, 2014 -
ConAgra earnings fall short as private-label foods suffers
The food-processing giant also warned of more trouble ahead.
By Paul Conley • June 19, 2014 -
Instacart wins $44 million in funding for expansion
The cash infusion will help back the grocery delivery startup's planned expansion to 17 cities.
By Paul Conley • June 18, 2014 -
As speculation swirls that Coke will go private, Buffett says not a chance
Wall Street was all atwitter yesterday on speculation that Warren Buffett would lead a move to privatize Coca-Cola.
By Paul Conley • June 18, 2014 -
Deep DiveFour lessons from British grocers
Grocery stores in the UK are going through a period of extraordinary upheaval. What can U.S. retailers learn from the challenges faced by their brothers across the pond?
By Paul Conley • June 17, 2014 -
Canadian meat packers blame worker shortage for slow production
An industry group says new requirements to hire temporary foreign workers are the primary problem.
By Paul Conley • June 17, 2014 -
Syngenta in barley deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev
The deal ties the beer maker's suppliers to seeds and procedures promoted by Syngenta.
By Paul Conley • June 17, 2014 -
US Agriculture Secretary talks food names with EU
At issue are European rules regarding "geographic indicators," which Europe uses to limit food imports.
By Paul Conley • June 17, 2014 -
Hillshire board nixes Pinnacle deal in anticipation of Tyson takeover
The widely anticipated move doesn't quite end the Hillshire and Pinnacle deal. That's going to take some cash.
By Paul Conley • June 17, 2014 -
After Hillshire loss, Pilgrim's eyes other targets
Pilgrim's CEO said regional chicken operations are likely takeover targets.
By Paul Conley • June 16, 2014 -
China set to become No. 1 in blueberry trade
China's love of the fruit has skyrocketed while land dedicated to production has grown at an exponential rate.
By Paul Conley • June 16, 2014 -
Kroger to build distribution center near Atlanta
The supermarket giant will be the key tenant on land once occupied by Fort Gillem.
By Paul Conley • June 13, 2014 -
ADM reorganizes Asian operations
The grain-processing giant is shifting its Asian headquarters from China to Singapore.
By Paul Conley • June 13, 2014 -
Florida orange crop falls further on citrus greening
The insect-borne disease continues to ravage the state's citrus fruits.
By Paul Conley • June 12, 2014 -
Pinnacle and Hillshire weigh options to undo engagement
Hillshire Brands looks to unravel one deal in order to move forward with another with Tyson Foods.
By Paul Conley • June 12, 2014
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