McKee named stalking horse bidder for Drake’s 01.29.2013 By Josh Sosland Under purchase agreement McKee would buy brands and no plants.Read More
Ratings downgrade could loom for Flowers Foods 01.16.2013 By Josh Sosland Moody's notes fivefold increase in debt over past 18 monthsRead More
ConAgra credit profile deterioration cited 01.16.2013 By Josh Sosland Rating $4 billion in debt, Moody’s sees outlook as negativeRead More
Flowers stalking horse bidder for Hostess bread brands 01.12.2013 By Josh Sosland Under the agreement, Flowers would pay $355 million in cash for the bread brands, 20 baking plants, 38 depots and other assets.Read More
Krispy Kreme names head of franchise development 01.07.2013 By Josh Sosland Move signals renewed push to grow franchisesRead More
WSJ: Flowers, Bimbo in talks on Hostess bread brands 01.07.2013 By Josh Sosland Bread business could be sold for up to $350 millionRead More
With new JAMA study, fructose subjected to renewed scrutiny 01.03.2013 By Josh Sosland Study hints at benefits for glucose in appetite regulationRead More
Study challenges idea policy drives caloric consumption 12.19.2012 By Josh Sosland Policy may add up to half pound of weight every five yearsRead More
Blommer names sustainability program manager 12.19.2012 By Josh Sosland After initial period in U.S., Carolin Fesenberg will be based in EuropeRead More
Rich Products acquires f’real foods 12.12.2012 By Josh Sosland Maker of smoothies, shakes to operate as separate subsidiaryRead More