Saputo considering Dean Foods and Breakstone’s purchase
In a bid to strengthen its position in the US dairy market, recent media reports claim global dairy producer Saputo has shown interest in US’ largest dairy company Dean Foods. […]
Read MoreDanone sells Earthbound Farm to Taylor Farms
On April 11, 2019 Danone announced it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of Earthbound Farm, its US organic salads business, to California-based Taylor Farms, a family-owned salads […]
Read MoreCampbell Soup announces Bolthouse Farms sale for $510 million
On April 12, 2019 following through with its plan to divest itself of its fresh division to save costs, Campbell Soup Company announced it had signed a definitive agreement to […]
Read MoreCampbell announces earnings, sale of Garden Fresh Gourmet
Days after Campbell Soup Co. announced the sale of its refrigerated soup plant in Everett, Washington, to an affiliate of the Joshua Green Corp, the company reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings […]
Read MoreLidl CEO announces resignation
On April 3, 2019 media reports revealed that Lidl CEO Jesper Hojer has resigned from his position as the company’s CEO after nearly two years at the helm. Hojer announced […]
Read MoreSears to open three new Home & Life stores during Memorial Day Weekend
On April 4, 2019 Sears announced plans to open three new Home & Life stores in May. Until recently the company had been struggling with bankruptcy. The new stores are […]
Read MoreAmazon lowers prices at Whole Foods
On April 1, 2019 Amazon and Whole Food Markets announced new lower prices on several products, especially fresh produce. The company also increased deals for Prime members. In a company […]
Read MoreWalmart Voice Order launches with Google Assistant
On April 2, 2019 Tom Ward, Walmart’s senior vice president of Digital Operations posted an entry on the company’s blog announcing the launch of Walmart’s voice-activated shopping service: Walmart Voice […]
Read MoreSteven Williams to lead PepsiCo Foods North America
On March 29, 2019 PepsiCo, Inc. announced that Steven Williams, currently senior vice president and chief commercial officer for Frito-Lay’s U.S. operations, has been appointed to the role of CEO […]
Read MoreFerrero to buy Kellogg Company’s Keebler Cookies and related snacking businesses
On April 1, 2019 Kellogg Company announced it had reached a definitive agreement to sell selected cookies, fruit and fruit-flavored snacks, pie crusts and ice cream cones businesses to global […]
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