WTO members concluded their Tenth Ministerial Conference in Nairobi on 19 December by securing an historic agreement on a series of trade initiatives. The “Nairobi Package” pays fitting tribute to the Conference host, Kenya, by delivering commitments that will benefit in particular the organization’s poorest members. The Nairobi Package contains a series of six Ministerial […]
PARIS, — Climate change is likely to impede progress on reducing undernourishment around the world in the decades ahead, according to a major scientific assessment released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on global food security and its implications for the United States. The report, entitled Climate Change, Global Food Security and the […]
As world leaders gather in Paris this week to negotiate a new global climate agreement, it is important to recognize the contributions of farmers, ranchers and foresters in the United States towards achieving a more food secure world while adapting to climate change, increasing carbon sequestration, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Over the course of […]
NESTLÉ HOUSE, Gurgaon, Nov 9, 2015 – We are delighted to announce that your beloved MAGGI Noodles is back. The roll out has begun today. It has been a challenging period for the NestlĂ© Organisation and therefore, there is a feeling of satisfaction at bringing back MAGGI Noodles to the market. Commenting on the roll […]
OMAHA, Neb. Nov. 2, 2015 – ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its private label operations to TreeHouse Foods for approximately $2.7 billion in cash, excluding transaction-related expenses. Sean Connolly, president and chief executive officer, ConAgra Foods, said, “The sale of our private label business marks […]
ARDEN HILLS, MN and AMES, IA – Land O’Lakes, Inc. and United Suppliers, Inc.’s seed and crop protection businesses are now merged. The new entity will do business as Winfield US. The member-owners of both organizations overwhelmingly approved the merger in August, setting the stage for the close. Under the merger, which was announced in […]
Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) today announced it has acquired Egypt’s leading cereal company, Mass Food Group, advancing Kellogg’s emerging market growth strategy. “As the number one cereal company in Egypt, Mass Food Group is an excellent strategic fit for Kellogg,” said Chris Hood, President, Kellogg Europe. “The combination of Mass Food Group’s manufacturing capabilities, established […]
ATLANTA, – The Coca-Cola Company today took another significant step toward building a stronger, more streamlined production system in its flagship market by announcing the formation of a new National Product Supply System (“NPSS”) in the United States. The mission of the NPSS will be to facilitate optimal operation of the U.S. product supply system […]
With key international climate negotiations quickly approaching in Paris, Paul Grimwood, NestlĂ© USA’s Chairman and CEO, released a joint letter to U.S. and world leaders alongside the chief executive officers of Mars, Incorporated, General Mills, Unilever, Kellogg Company, New Belgium Brewing, Ben & Jerry’s, Clif Bar, Stonyfield Farm and Dannon USA pledging to accelerate business […]
NestlĂ© in the United States today released its second Creating Shared Value (CSV) report outlining the company’s accomplishments in nutrition, health and wellness; environmental sustainability; and social impact in 2014, as well as its forward-looking commitments. The company celebrates key achievements such as more than 1,000 product reformulations for consumer health and preference considerations, as […]