Kroger closes acquisition of Harris Teeter 01.29.2014 By Eric Schroeder Companies will operate 2,641 supermarkets across 34 states and the District of Columbia.Read More
Pittsburgh-based investors acquire meat processing company 01.29.2014 By Eric Schroeder Uncle Charley's Sausage Co. serves retail markets in six states.Read More
‘Gentle breeze’ guides pretzel business at J&J Snack 01.29.2014 By Eric Schroeder Strong pretzel sales boost first-quarter earnings 22%; sales rise 6%.Read More
Meijer to build dairy facility in Ohio 01.28.2014 By Eric Schroeder Plant is part of $100 million investment by Midwest retailer in the region.Read More
IFIC pans Katie Couric over film vilifying sugar 01.27.2014 By Josh Sosland Cites wild misrepresentation of consumption data central to movie’s premise.Read More
U.S. group to assume control of Hovis bread j.v. 01.27.2014 By Eric Schroeder Transaction ends months of speculation as to future of Premier Foods bread business.Read More
PepsiCo, Nestle plan big push in Mexico 01.24.2014 By Eric Schroeder Companies to invest $6 billion in country over next five years.Read More
Chopin opens facility to support needs of millers, bakers 01.23.2014 By Eric Schroeder Ian Trood to lead team as v.p. of business development.Read More
Lawsuit filed over Trader Joe’s pretzels 01.23.2014 By Josh Sosland ConAgra in crosshairs of allegations centered on breach of contract.Read More
McDonald’s fiscal year finishes flat 01.23.2014 By Monica Watrous Net income and total revenues increased 2%, while global comparable sales rose 0.2%.Read More