Mars charge and McDonald's in stores: The week's most read food news

The food industry saw some big stories this week. Find out what you may have missed.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 1, 2013

Safeway sets deadline of Dec. 28 for Chicago exit, Dominck's sales

Safeway says it will close any Dominick's stores it hasn't sold by Dec. 28

By Paul Conley • Nov. 1, 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

Shareholders approve sale of Dole to its CEO—again

Shareholders approved a plan by Dole Food's CEO to take the company private—the latest in a series of back-and-forth transactions for the fruit giant and its top executive.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 1, 2013

Mexico's impending food taxes lower shares for Coke Femsa, Bimbo

The world's largest soda market will become the first major one to tax high-calorie sodas.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 31, 2013

Kraft strips artificial colors from kids' macaronis

The company says the ingredient switch-up isn't the result of a Change.org petition.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 31, 2013

Ginger prices soar to record levels across U.S.

Produce importers and distributors say prices for ginger have risen dramatically.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 31, 2013

Anheuser-Busch InBev reports rise in sales, profit; warns on Brazil

Anheuser-Busch InBev beat analysts' expectations in the third quarter, but signaled that trouble lies ahead in Latin America.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 31, 2013

AB-InBev and Teamsters to negotiate new contract

The soon-to-expire current contract was finalized shortly after AB-InBev's 2008 merger.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 30, 2013

Nestle to move pizza operations from Ill. to Ohio

Millions of dollars in tax credits appear to have provided a persuasive incentive.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 30, 2013

ADM earnings drop on continued woes from drought

Agribusiness giant ADM blamed continuing problems from last year's drought for a decline in earnings.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2013

$100B beer merger between A-B InBev and SABMiller could happen soon

Industry watchers predict Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller appear poised to join under one roof.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2013

Progressive Produce buys Mission's asparagus business

Progressive will gain relationships across the Americas as a result.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2013

Fresh Del Monte earnings plummet 73%

Fresh Del Monte blamed higher costs for an disappointing performance in the third quarter.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2013

Mars co-owner charged following fatal accident

Jacqueline Badger Mars will face a reckless driving charge, and a court date has been scheduled for December.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2013

Is the world running short on wine?

Europe needs to see better harvests as U.S. and Chinese wine consumption continues to test production capabilities.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2013

Russia and Japan end ban on Arkansas poultry

Japan and Russia have lifted a ban on imports of poultry from Arkansas.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 29, 2013

Family sues Red Bull for $85M over man's death

It may be the first wrongful death suit in Red Bull's history.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2013

The top 15 chocolate candies in the U.S.

Halloween is pretty sweet if you happen to make one of these high-demand confections.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 28, 2013

CytoSport Inc. to sell Muscle Milk brand

Unnamed pharmaceutical companies and food makers are said to be interested in the popular protein product.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2013

New Pringles and McD's ketchup: The week's most read food news

You absolutely need to know about the past week's most popular news reads on Food Dive.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 25, 2013

8 powerful families who changed the food industry

These siblings, sons and daughters have built empires with ingenuity—as well as lots of cash.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 25, 2013

Tyson suspends slaughter-cattle purchasing in Canada, cites cost of country of origin rules

Tyson says it will no longer buy slaughter-ready cattle in Canada, saying the costs associated with U.S. country of origin label requirements are too high.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 25, 2013

Carlsberg on the hunt; brewer revamping ownership structure to ease takeovers

Carlsberg signals it's looking to acquire other companies.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 25, 2013

McDonald's dumps Heinz ketchup

McDonald's is ending its long-standing relationship with Heinz now that the condiment company is run by the former CEO of Burger King.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 25, 2013

Strongest beer in the world? Snake Venom sports 67.5% abv

This Scottish brew's label makes a bold claim.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2013