Corporate Operations: Page 353


  • Winter storms good business for Kroger

    Although the winter weather has been blamed for declines in sales, at least one store chain was able to use it to its advantage. 

    By March 7, 2014
  • Safeway selling for $9 billion to Cerberus

    Safeway accepted Cerberus' offer, though there is still a 21 day period in which alternative suitors can come forward.

    By March 6, 2014
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    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. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    National Beverage Corp. reports decline for 9 month period

    A tough winter took its toll on the National Beverage Corp.

    By March 5, 2014
  • More fruits and vegetables on the menu for school lunches

    It's one thing to put fruits and vegetables on the school lunch menu, but quite another to make sure they are actually consumed. 

    By March 4, 2014
  • California citrus industry slammed by weather

    Mandarins are the only California citrus category to come out ahead this season.

    By March 4, 2014
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    Premier Foods announces $1.9 billion plan

    Premier Foods is seeking to escape its mountains of debt and start fresh with a focus on its grocery business.

    By March 4, 2014
  • Ragú on the market for up to $2 billion

    Continuing its effort to pare down food products, Unilever looks for buyers for Ragú.

    By March 3, 2014
  • New partnership for SodaStream

    SodaStream is partnering with Sunny Delight Beverages for a new line of flavors.

    By March 3, 2014
  • PepsiCo says no to activist investor again

    The company told Nelson Peltz that it's not interested in his proposal to split up the company.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 28, 2014
  • Healthy offerings bolster Inventure, but profit still falls

    What's good for the body is also good for sales, but will it boost future bottom lines?

    By Feb. 27, 2014
  • Judge dismisses price-fixing suit against Hershey, Mars, and Nestle.

    After an 8 year-long legal battle, on Wednesday, a federal judge dismissed price-fixing allegations against the big 3 chocolate makers in the US on grounds of lack of evidence of collusion.  

    By Feb. 27, 2014
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    Sunkist tops $1 billion in revenue for fourth consecutive year

    The grower co-op cited an increase in acreage and a new joint venture in juicing for the results.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 27, 2014
  • Tastykake celebrates 100 years with Birthday Kake Cupcakes

    As it turns out, the limited edition offering is just the icing on the kake.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2014
  • AB InBev reports profit surge in Q4

    The world's largest brewer said profit jumped as sales rose only slightly.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 26, 2014
  • ADM, Consolidated Grain say they won't accept Syngenta GMO corn

    The companies join Bunge and Cargill in saying they're not interested in the corn unless foreign markets, particularly China, signal they will buy it.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 25, 2014
  • Russel Stover may sell for over $1 billion

    America's third-largest candy company is being shopped around by Goldman Sachs, though it is not committing to an imminent sale.

    By Feb. 24, 2014
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    Wild Oats returns as a brand within Fresh & Easy

    It's back — sort of. The beloved natural-foods retailer is long gone, but its name is being revived as an in-store brand.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 24, 2014
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    AB InBev adds a new brew to its Busch line

    Busch Signature Copper Lager appears aimed at traditional blue-collar beer drinkers who might want something more flavorful, but without paying a premium.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 24, 2014
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    Jack Link's buys European rivals from Unilever

    The meat snacks giant is going global with the purchase of Peperami and BiFi.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 24, 2014
  • Cheese market to grow $45.9B in next 5 years

    The market is expected to hit $118.44 billion by 2019.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2014
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    U.S. expected to import half its fruit by 2023

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts the surge in imports will continue

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 21, 2014
  • Pilgrim's Corp. profit soars on cost-cutting moves

    The poultry processor said fourth-quarter profit rose more than fivefold from a year earlier.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 21, 2014
  • Muscle Milk puts itself on the auction block

    CytoSport, a U.S. maker of nutritional drinks, is in talks that could fetch as much as $500 million.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 21, 2014
  • Coca-Cola says CFO to retire in May, names replacement

    Kathy Waller, the company's controller, will take the top finance slot.

    By Paul Conley • Feb. 21, 2014
  • New book paints Tyson as operator of 'meat racket'

    Writer Christopher Leonard critiques the impact of Tyson Foods on the farmers who provide the bulk of its meat.

    By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2014