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Hershey's Gets a Bit Safer for Africa's Exploited Kids
4:47PM 2/02/2012
Hershey has been disturbingly lax in addressing abusive child labor practices in the Africa's cocoa industry, and recently, over 100,000 consumers let the company know they're not pleased. Now the chocolatier is changing its ways -- just in time.
Hot Coffee Stocks Have Gone Cold: Is a Refill Coming?
2:00PM 11/01/2011
By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool
Investing, Kraft Foods, Starbucks, McDonald's, Stock Picks, Stocks in the News, Food
Just a few months ago, coffee-related companies were as hot as a steaming cup of joe. Buoyant coffee bean prices, a growing consumer appetite for premium coffee, and a few company-specific events fueled a rally in the niche. But the hype has lost it caffeine buzz, and prices are way down.
A Great Stock for New Investors
7:30AM 10/22/2011
By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool
Investing, Ford Motor Co, Coca-Cola Company, Kraft Foods, Pepsico, Berkshire Hathaway, Stock Picks, General Motors
If you're new to stock investing, you're probably looking for a slam dunk: a company you've heard of, with a business that's not hard to understand, a great reputation -- and great prospects for growth over the long term. Here's one tasty stock that offers all of that.
Kraft Recalls Velveeta Shells & Cheese
2:40PM 9/30/2011
Kraft Foods is recalling about 137,000 cases of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Cups because they might be tainted with wire-bristle pieces, the company announced Friday. The company said it has received no reports of injuries or complaints, and that it was voluntarily issuing the recall to be on the safe side.
Why the Kraft Split Makes Sense
12:45PM 8/05/2011
By Jonathan Berr, The Motley Fool
Investing, Kraft Foods, Stocks in the News, Streetwise, Investment
Kraft split into two, spinning off its North American grocery business from its faster-growing international snacks business Friday. Here's what the move means for shareholders, and why it makes sense.
Panic Grips Wall Street, Dow Plunges 500 Points
4:00PM 8/04/2011
Investing, Kraft Foods, Macy's, Alcoa, Target Corp, General Motors, NYSE, Stocks in the News, Chevron, Market News, Caterpillar, Investment
A bruising session on Wall Street Thursday wiped more than 500 points off the Dow - its worst drop since October 2008. Driving the fear is growing concern about the possibility of another recession. Will the selloff continue Friday? It all depends on the Labor Department's employment report.
Kraft Plans to Split Into Two Companies
7:38AM 8/04/2011
Kraft Foods announced Thursday plans to split into two publicly traded companies, with one concentrating on snacks while the other focuses on the North American grocery business.
Why Investors Should Fear Soda Taxes
1:30PM 7/27/2011
By Jonathan Berr, The Motley Fool
Company News, Earnings, Coca-Cola Company, Kraft Foods, Pepsico, Hershey, McDonald's, Food
With both obesity and fiscal austerity on the rise, makers of unhealthy foods are a tempting target for taxation. While companies like Coca-Cola and McDonald's are most obviously in the sights of the food police, the rest of the food industry may be vulnerable as well.
Government Steps Up Attack on Fatty Foods Marketed to Kids
8:00AM 4/29/2011
The Federal Trade Commission has made good on threats to limit how fatty and salt-laden foods are marketed - particularly to children. That spells bad news for a number of large American companies, including McDonald's (MCD) to Yum (YUM) to Kraft (KFT).
On Thursday, the FTC announced it was...
In a conversation at the 92nd Street Y in New York last week, the Starbucks CEO chatted about coffee, Groupon, mobile phone sales, Spanish fashion chains, and role models.
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