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Mondelez International, D.E Master Blenders 1753 to merge coffee businesses

Companies announce intention to launch new company Jacobs Douwe Egberts with revenues projected at more than $7 billion.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

Companies announce intention to launch new company Jacobs Douwe Egberts with revenues projected at more than $7 billion.

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PMMI announces findings of Retail Ready Packaging study

Economic growth and urbanization have lead to an increase in retail ready packaging markets around the world

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

Economic growth and urbanization lead to increase in retail ready packaging markets around the world.

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Snyder’s-Lance to sell private brands to Shearer’s Foods LLC, acquire Baptista's Bakery Inc

Snacking company Snyder’s-Lance announced $430 million deal in order to focus attention on growing branded products

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

Snacking company Snyder’s-Lance announced the sale of Private Brands to Shearer’s Foods, LLC last week for $430 million in order to focus attention on growing branded products.

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Pest Invasion 2014 takes on food safety

Food supply safety, and its connection to pest control, was the theme of this year's event.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2014

Food supply safety—and its connection to pest control—was the central theme of this year’s event.

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Hillshire Brands to acquire Pinnacle Foods

Jeremy Gerrard

May 12, 2014

Companies announce that Hillshire will acquire all outstanding shares of Pinnacle in a cash and stock transaction valued at $6.6 billion.

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US Supreme Court hears Pom Wonderful, Coca-Cola juice case

At issue is whether misleading advertising claims may be brought against food manufacturers, independent of their compliance with FDA labeling requirements.

Shane O'Halloran

April 29, 2014

Opening food manufacturers to broader false advertising claims could have significant repercussions.

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