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USA Today Covers General Mills Packaging Strategies

February 1st, 2012 · No Comments · Corporate News, Markettrends

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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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

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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

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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

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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  

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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