Acquisitions and takeovers highlight active quarter in food and beverage industry 04.15.2013 By Monica Watrous Hormel Foods Corp., Tyson Foods and others padded their portfolios with diversified products.Read More
Ultragrain Pasta Plus qualifies for protein, fiber claims 04.12.2013 By Jeff Gelski The product also qualifies as whole grain-rich under the school meal programsRead More
Hostess N.J. plant expected to sell quickly 04.12.2013 By Josh Sosland Hilco says plant unlikely to remain a bakeryRead More
McDonald’s elects global brand officer 04.12.2013 By Keith Nunes Steve Easterbrook, an 18-year veteran of the company, returns to lead McDonald's global brand building initiatives.Read More
Crumbs to sell notes worth at least $10 million 04.12.2013 By Jeff Gelski The co-owner of a frozen yogurt chain would be the buyerRead More
Taco Bell hops on better-for-you bandwagon 04.11.2013 By Monica Watrous The fast-food chain plans to have 20% of its combo meals meet one-third of federal government's dietary guidelines for calories, fat and sodium by 2020.Read More
Chili’s introduces pizza in four varieties 04.11.2013 By Staff The casual dining chain plans to add flatbreads in May.Read More
Berkshire Hathaway, 3G Capital name new Heinz c.e.o. 04.11.2013 By Staff Bernardo Hees will lead the company after the acquisition.Read More
Schroder successor named at Bunge North America 04.10.2013 By Jeff Gelski Todd Bastean will take over for Soren Schroder, who will become chief executive officer of Bunge Ltd.Read More