Kraft's Gevalia Puts Bullseye On Starbucks
Kraft Foods Group Inc. (KRFT) is taking direct aim at Starbucks Corp. (SBUX), its one-time partner turned bitter courtroom rival, in the coffee wars, touting in its latest marketing spots that consumers prefer Kraft's Gevalia coffee to Starbucks' joe.In a campaign launching Monday, Kraft says a
GOP Bill Moves To Repeal USDA Calorie Limits On Lunches...
As the new school year begins, fresh school lunch regulations are in effect to encourage healthy eating. But not everyone's pleased. While students from Wisconsin to Pennsylvania protest their new school meals, lawmakers in D.C. are looking to put it on the books.Reps. Steve King (R-Iowa) and Tim
Chip Maker Shearer’s Foods Sold; Family Leaders To Step Down
Snack foods maker Shearer’s has been purchased by a Chicago-based private equity firm, and the founding family leadership will be stepping down.Chicago-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners announced it has signed an agreement to purchase Brewster-based Shearer’s Foods. The
Junk Food Laws May Help Curb Kids' Obesity
CHICAGO (AP) — Laws strictly curbing school sales of junk food and sweetened drinks may play a role in slowing childhood obesity, according to a study that
1988 Crystal Light National Aerobic Championship Opening - OMG!
http://stock.ly/7k0nscI don't think I've ever been as excited for anything as these people are for this in my entire life.Only if you were part of those amazing high-kicking years, can you really appreciate this! I was there--I know--even though it's now a distant memory, what a memory it is!! And Joan
Benzinga's Top Downgrades | Benzinga
Analysts at Ladenburg Thalmann downgraded Vermillion Inc (NASDAQ: VRML) from “neutral” to “sell.” VRML's shares closed at $3.00 yesterday. Vermillion had $27.23 million in total cash for the recent quarter.Analysts at Citigroup downgraded Pandora Media Inc (NYSE: P) from “buy” to
Kamakura: Kraft Implied Rating Is A- Vs BBB Legacy Rating
Kamakura's implied ratings and default probabilities are based on 1.76 million observations and 2046 defaults since 1990. Info@kamakuraco.com
Apple Beats Out Google, Amazon For Highest Corporate...
Apple took the top spot from Google for the highest corporate reputation score, according to the 2012 Harris Poll
Tassimo Coffee Makers Recalled Over Burn Risk
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Home-brewed coffee lovers, take note: More than a million popular coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto people.The Consumer Product Safety Commission says there have been 140 reports of
Starbucks: Kraft Screwed Up Our Partnership
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK — Kraft Foods Inc said Monday it is seeking arbitration in its fight with Starbucks Corp, which is trying to end a deal under which Kraft sells packaged Starbucks coffee to grocery stores.Starbucks accused Kraft of failing to meet certain provisions of their
Facebook Response Leads To Athenos Greek Yogurt
http://stock.ly/85hq8q"Adding a Greek yogurt to the ATHENOS family is an exciting next step for the brand," ATHENOS Brand Manager Marshall Hyzdu said. "When we asked our 85,000 Facebook fans if they would like to see a Greek yogurt product from ATHENOS, the positive response was overwhelming. We can't wait for people to
Middleswart Favors FedEx Over UPS, Says Kraft In Decline
Jeff Middleswart, director of research at Behind the Numbers, talks with Bloomberg's Lisa Murphy about prospects for FedEx Corp. and Kraft Foods Inc. Middleswart also discusses Perrigo Co. and U.S. corporate earnings. (Source: Bloomberg)
Analysts Warn Food Stocks Risk Going Stale - MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Throughout the Great Recession, U.S. packaged food companies have been touted as an investor's safe haven for two simple reasons: People still need to eat and food makers are famous for paying fat, steady dividends.One analyst is even warning the packaged food group
