USA Today recently ran a story about General Mills’ strategies for taking advantage of mobile technology with packaging. The article features insights from Chief Marketing Officer Mark Addicks, and can be found in full at USAToday.com. Source: USA Today
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USA Today Covers General Mills Packaging Strategies
February 1st, 2012 · No Comments · Corporate News, Markettrends
Private Equity Invests in Evol
February 1st, 2012 · No Comments · Corporate News, Markettrends
Private equity firm Alliance for Consumer Growth has invested in frozen food producer Evol Foods. The investment will help Evol expand its product line and the reach of its distribution. Source: Bloomberg
Sara Lee Acquires Senseo
February 1st, 2012 · No Comments · Acquisitions, Markettrends
Sara Lee Corp. has acquired the Senseo brand of coffee products from Philips. Source: Reuters
Tags: Philips·Sara Lee Corp.·Senseo
Bel Brands to Open in South Carolina
February 1st, 2012 · No Comments · Facilities, Markettrends
Cheese maker Bel Brands USA will begin construction on its third U.S. cheese plant this summer in Brookings, SC. Source: Star Tribune
Tags: Bel Brands USA·South Carolina
Ralcorp to Spin Off Post Cereals
January 17th, 2012 · No Comments · Corporate News, Markettrends
Ralcorp Holdings will spin off its Post Cerals business, with Ralcorp shareholders maintaining the majority of the new company’s stock. Source: The New York Times
Tags: Post Cereals·Ralcorp Holdings
ConAgra Acquires Del Monte Canada
January 17th, 2012 · No Comments · Acquisitions, Markettrends
ConAgra Foods has acquired Del Monte Canada, adding the company’s packaged fruits, vegetables and fruit snacks to it product lists. Source: StarTribune
Mueller Group Acquires Robert Wiseman Dairies
January 16th, 2012 · No Comments · Acquisitions, Markettrends
German dairy firm Mueller Group has acquired Scottish milk producer Robert Wiseman Dairies. Source: Reuters
Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co. Acquires Yarnell’s Ice Cream Co.
January 16th, 2012 · No Comments · Acquisitions, Markettrends
Chicago-based snack food maker Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co. has acquired Arkansas-based Yarnell’s Ice Cream Co. Source: Chicago Tribune
Winn-Dixie CEO Steps Down
January 15th, 2012 · No Comments · Markettrends, People
Peter Lynch, CEO of grocery chain Winn-Dixie, will resign from the role once the company completes its merger with Bi-Lo, which is expected in the coming 120 days. Source: The Florida Times-Union
Tags: Bi-Lo·Peter Lynch·Winn-Dixie
Hostess Files for Bankruptcy
January 12th, 2012 · No Comments · Corporate News, Markettrends
Food maker Hostess Brands Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Source: The Wall Street Journal
Tags: Hostess Brands