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    Deep Dive

    3 strange and gross threats to the citrus industry

    The recent cold weather in California is another reminder of how vulnerable the citrus crop is to Mother Nature.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 16, 2013
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    Chile says damage from September freeze not as bad as feared

    Chile's ministry of agriculture revises its estimates as table-grape shipments begin.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 16, 2013
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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
  • Conjecture builds about Coke's next CEO

    With the news that Steve Cahillane has left the company, a new heir apparent seems to have emerged.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 16, 2013
  • Red Bull to debut in China, target limited demographic

    The energy-drink maker takes a narrow focus to the world's largest market.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 16, 2013
  • As milk sales fall, Dairy Council promotes chocolate milk for athletes

    The industry group has launched a major ad campaign to promote recent studies on the use of chocolate milk to speed post-workout recovery.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 16, 2013
  • Startups, hacks and mergers: This week's most read food news

    Get caught up on the year's biggest food startups and acquisitions, plus an unfortunate sriracha development, here!

    By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2013
  • New Doritos taco twist: Taco Bell heard from an "inventor" as early as 1995

    A former college intern has surfaced with a story, photos and corroborating tales that he was part of a team that pitched the idea of a Doritos-flavored taco to the fast-food giant back in 1995.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 13, 2013
  • Aramark prices IPO at $20, locking in 135% return for owners

    This marks the third time around for Aramark in the public markets

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 13, 2013
  • Amazon launching 'Pantry' to compete against Costco, Sam's

    The new business comes in addition to the AmazonFresh grocery-delivery service.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 13, 2013
  • Coca-Cola splits business in two, returns to franchise model

    The soda giant is shuffling executives and creating new operating units as it exits the bottle-owning business and returns to a franchise model.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 13, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    The food mergers and acquisitions that will shape 2014

    It's been a wild year of buying and selling for food and beverage companies, and by watching corporate lifecycles play out, we can predict what happens next.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 12, 2013
  • Cold damage halts Calif. citrus packing

    Packing is delayed for two days as inspectors check out fruit at 81 packinghouses.

    By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2013
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    PepsiCo snack flavors come to Buffalo Wild Wings with extensive deal

    The agreement opens the way for foods made with PepsiCo snacks and alcoholic drinks made with Mountain Dew.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 12, 2013
  • Heinz severance costs now projected at $300M

    The number of jobs being eliminated as part of the 2014 "productivity initiative" has climbed to 2,000.

    Dec. 11, 2013
  • Kellogg to shutter Ontario plant, lay off 500 people

    The move comes a month after the cereal maker said it would cut its global workforce by 7%.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 11, 2013
  • Tyson takes steps to reduce cruelty, will require third-party audits of animal welfare

    Tyson told cattle producers in Iowa that they must meet new standards by next year.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 10, 2013
  • WhiteWave to buy Earthbound in merger of organic powerhouses

    The $600 million transaction combines a leading producer of organic milk with a giant of the packaged salad industry.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 10, 2013
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    Sysco to buy rival U.S. Foods for $3.5 billion

    The merger will fundamentally alter the shape of the food-distribution industry.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 10, 2013
  • Pop Secret brings the smell of popcorn to mobile

    The popcorn brand's new Pop Dongle emits the smell of buttered popcorn while users play a branded mobile game. 

    By Wendy Parish • Dec. 9, 2013
  • Retail innovations and Mars' plea: The week's most read food news

    Get caught up on the news that mattered most for Food Dive readers over the last few days.

    By Dec. 6, 2013
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    Nestle sells stake in flavor-maker Givaudan for $1.27 billion

    The global food and beverage powerhouse continues to shed its non-core assets.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 6, 2013
  • Carlsberg buys controlling stake in China's Chongqing Brewery

    The Danish company doubled its stake in the Chinese beer maker.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 5, 2013
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    Cheerios to run Super Bowl ads for first time in 18 years

    Cheerios returns to the biggest advertising platform on TV.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 5, 2013
  • Mondelez to invest $190M in India

    The investment will build India's largest chocolate plant.

    By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2013
  • Monster fires back at study linking energy drinks to increased heart rates

    Materials accompanying the study cite concerns over adverse health effects, especially for young people.

    By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2013