Kellogg may shut cereal plant after lengthy union battles
Kellogg Company says it will ‘have no choice’ but to close at least one US cereal plant if union members refuse to reconsider a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) issued on employment terms.
Archives for February 11, 2015
Win a free place at Food Vision: Uniting nutrition and food. Cannes, France. March 18-20, 2015
Food Vision debuts Big Debates in Cannes
The 2015 Food Vision Big Debate will take place on 19 March 2015 during the truly global event for food and drink industry business leaders. It will be a highlight of the Food Vision programme, giving attendees the opportunity to have their say on the...
Product of the Year seal helps new products increase distribution, sales
While the upfront cost of third-party credentialing from Product of the Year is sizable for many small firms, winning the right to display its iconic red logo for two years can open distribution doors and increase sales in the long-run for new products,...
Beverage trend watching panel highlights: ‘Sugar has become a major concern for American consumers’
From the steady decline of carbonates to the dramatic rise of energy, the prospects for Keurig Cold and how 7-Eleven evaluates new products, our beverage trend-watching panel debate covered a lot of ground. Here are some of the highlights from the...
Production ceases at Greek yogurt brand Three Happy Cows; founder sentenced to 5 years for arson
Production of Greek yogurt under the Three Happy Cows brand ceased at the end of January, FoodNavigator-USA has learned.
Stagnant wage growth continues to restrict grocery purchases, IRI says
Consumers likely will not loosen their purse strings to fill their grocery carts with premium or unnecessary foods any time soon, even though gas prices, unemployment and inflation are down, according to IRI’s MarketPulse survey published Feb. 4
‘Fairlife in every fridge in America!’ CEO predicts rebirth of US milk
Fairlife CEO Steve Jones believes his company’s new premium milk distributed through the Coca-Cola system can contribute to the ‘rebirth of milk’ in America as consumption levels slide.
The Coca-Cola Company releases FY14 results
US market holds hope for Coca-Cola; while RTD tea boosts billion dollar brands
The Coca-Cola Company says the US market can help offset global challenges in 2015, warning that 2015 will be a ‘transition’ year while initiatives take hold.