by - October 19, 2015 12:18 pm
• ConAgra corporate layoffs begin ConAgra Foods recently began the first wave of layoffs that will impact roughly 1,000 of its employees among its corporate ranks. The company unveiled more…
by - October 15, 2015 6:15 pm
Tyson Foods is deploying its 53-foot mobile kitchen and with help from Sam’s Club plans to set up a major feeding center in Columbia, S.C., for the flood victims in…
by - August 12, 2015 1:30 pm
Ongoing consolidations among food companies and a highly competitive operating climate has forced Kraft Heinz to purge 2,500 jobs, with 700 positions to be eliminated from the company’s co-headquarters in…
by - June 22, 2015 1:53 pm
• Cargill teams up Pwc on sustainability efforts Cargill is linking up with PricewaterhouseCoopers to improve their supply chains and align them with sustainability goals. As a supplier to Wal-Mart…
by - May 28, 2015 4:40 pm
• Post among the bidders for Hostess Hostess is drawing a number of potential suitors including Post Foods who reportedly entered a nonbinding bid for the snack-cake maker this week….
by - April 20, 2015 1:43 pm
Mac & Cheese giant Kraft Foods plans to remove artificial preservatives and synthetic colors from its “Original Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner” product by January 2016. Instead of Yellow 5…
by - January 26, 2015 1:45 pm
Cereal maker Post announced plans to acquire MOM Brands for $1.5 billion. MOM Brands includes Malt-O-Meal, Golden Puffs, Cinnamon Toasters and other ready-to-eat brands. This deal will make Post the…
by - January 13, 2015 10:16 am
• Kellogg to acquire Egyptian biscuit company Kellogg announced it expects to acquire an 85.93% stake in Bisco Misr for an estimated $125 million which is based upon the number…
by - January 5, 2015 9:48 am
• Nestle Waters divests ice cream business in Mexico Wal-Mart supplier Nestle Waters recently announced the $68 million sale of its ice cream business in Mexico to Grupo Herdez. The…
by - November 3, 2014 12:30 pm
• Kimberly-Clark spins off its health care business Kimberly Clark has completed the spin-off of its health care division, now known as Halyard Health. The consumers packaged goods giant…
by - September 30, 2014 9:40 am
• Coty CEO steps down Coty Inc. CEO Michele Scannavini has stepped down from his role at the company for personal reasons and resigned his board seat. Coty's Chairman Bart…
by - September 26, 2014 3:26 pm
• Mars announces leadership changes Mars Food has promoted Fiona Dawson its next president. She has the responsibility for Mars drinks and European multisales. She succeeds Poul Weihrauch, who has…
by - September 3, 2014 8:24 am
• Cargill acquires chocolate business Cargill has purchased Archer Daniels Midland Company's global chocolate business for $440 million. The deal is said to be a good fit with Cargill's existing…
by - August 21, 2014 6:00 pm
• Bumble Bee Foods up for sale Tuna and sardine processor Bumble Bee Food said it plans to launch a sale process this fall and is already reportedly drawing interest…
by - August 11, 2014 10:41 pm
• ConAgra CEO to retire Gary Rodkin, CEO of ConAgra Foods, will retire at the end of the company’s fiscal year in May 2015. The board has created a search…
by - July 26, 2014 12:54 am
Englander dZignPak, a retail display and packaging provider, recently announced a relocation of its Northwest Arkansas office to 3607 SE Metro Parkway near I-49 and Walton Boulevard in Bentonville. The…
by - July 2, 2014 4:19 pm
• Nestle USA sells Juicy Juice business Nestle USA announced the sale of its Juicy Juice business to private equity firm Brynwood Partners. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed….
by - May 13, 2014 3:55 pm
Behavior-based marketing services agency Catapult has named Scott Caldwell as the senior vice president, and that he will be based in Bentonville and report to Heidi Froseth, executive vice president…
by - May 7, 2014 12:30 pm
• Synder’s Lance to acquire Baptista’s Bakery, shedding private brands Snyder's-Lance announced plans to acquire Baptista's Bakery Inc., a baked snack foods and better-for-you snack company that makes Snack Factor…
by - April 21, 2014 12:47 pm
• Hillshire Brands to acquire Van’s Natural Foods Hillshire Brands has signed an agreement to acquire Van’s Natural Foods from private equity firm Catterton Partners for $165 million. Van’s Natural…
