Pickup ahead in food m. & a. activity

A major influence is the healthy state of most corporate balance sheets, reflected in the peak cash holdings as well as cautious borrowing during recent years of global economic uncertainty.

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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS Sunday, February 28, 2016 forward   |   subscribe     @FoodBizNews     @NewFoodAisle     Pickup ahead in food m.&a. activity Pickup ahead in food m.&a. activity A major influence is the healthy state of most corporate balance sheets, reflected in the peak cash holdings as well as cautious borrowing during recent years of global economic uncertainty.   Predicting consumer trends Speaker at Annual Meat Conference says retailers should look to food service to see what's trending.   The next step for Hostess Brands Hostess c.e.o. explains how this once imperiled business is poised for growth on numerous fronts.   Halting the raw milk movement Regulators and industry advocates are trying to inject science into the debate over the sale of raw milk.   WhiteWave in the 'sweet spot' Company aligning with consumer trends through innovative new product launches.   Slideshow: Food service trends in 2016 Mintel analyst discusses implications of changing restaurant landscape. [ view slideshow ] < >   Sponsored Message Indulgence pays off at breakfast Expanding breakfast beyond morning hours affords opportunities to include more upscale ingredients in items for bigger ticket.   Epic forging ahead Founders of the once-small meat snack company hope its acquisition by General Mills will provide a larger stage for improving the food industry.   Hain winning with millennials New product launches include BluePrint kombucha, Imagine bone broth and Garden of Eatin' tortilla bowls.   The evolution of Coca-Cola Beverage maker adjusting its approach to marketing and innovation in response to changing consumer preferences.   Quote of the Week What's interesting is that in the U.S. where the clean labeling movement is arguably more advanced, almost half of consumers do not understand its meaning. -Melanie Felgate, senior consumer insight analyst for Canadean Food Business News, Feb. 19, 2016   More Top News   Purchasing Seminar to feature Kathleen Parker Monster acquires flavor supplier for $690 million Acquisitions boost Americas growth at Kerry Applegate acquisition on track for Hormel Foods Follow @FoodBizNews Follow @NewFoodAisle update your account | forward | subscribe | unsubscribe   To ensure delivery to your inbox, add foodbusinessnews@send-sosland.com to your address book or safe sender list. Advertising | Legal | Feedback ©2016 Sosland Publishing Co. 4801 Main Street, Suite 650 Kansas City, MO 64112 (800) 338-6201