McDonald’s pins hopes on new plan 04.23.2015 By Monica Watrous First-quarter income tumbled 33% on weak sales performance and currency headwinds.Read More
Sysco defends proposed acquisition of US Foods 04.22.2015 By Eric Schroeder Company files memorandum opposing F.T.C.'s effort to block merger.Read More
General Mills issues bonds yielding 1% to 1.5% 04.22.2015 By Josh Sosland Agency assigns debt A3 credit rating.Read More
SkinnyPop acquires tortilla chip brand 04.22.2015 By Monica Watrous Paqui tortilla chips are made with non-bioengineered corn in such flavors as ghost pepper and sour cream and salsa verde.Read More
Inside Frito-Lay’s growth engine 04.22.2015 By Keith Nunes Societal and technology changes are forcing the company to become more nimble.Read More
Tate & Lyle to close sucralose plant in Singapore 04.21.2015 By Jeff Gelski A company realignment also will involve exiting Bulk Ingredients plants in Europe.Read More
ADM expands corn processing footprint 04.21.2015 By Eric Schroeder Company agrees to acquire assets of Eaststarch.Read More
Nestle: Frozen is ‘not an overnight fix’ 04.21.2015 By Eric Schroeder Head of i.r. says unit showed 'modest' improvement in first quarter of fiscal 2015.Read More
More changes ahead for Nestle? 04.20.2015 By Monica Watrous Chairman hints at more divestitures to stay competitive with megamergers.Read More
Kraft dropping artificial ingredients from Macaroni & Cheese 04.20.2015 By Monica Watrous The company will use colors sourced from spices such as paprika, annatto and turmeric.Read More