Should Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) Be in Your Portfolio? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 08, 5:30PM CDT
On Sep 5, we issued an updated research report on Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE).
J.M. Smucker Expands Portfolio, Closes Sahale Snacks Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 08, 4:30PM CDT
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) is also keen on expanding its snacks portfolio and has recently completed the acquisition of Sahale Snacks, Inc. for an undisclosed amount.
Labor Market Woes Lead Dividend Stocks Higher as Interest Rates Lay Low
at The Street - Mon Sep 08, 1:15PM CDT
Latest weak payrolls figure signals U.S. rates may remain low, keeping demand for dividend yielding stocks strong.
Hershey Logo Reboot a Chocolate Mess
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 08, 12:45PM CDT
Watch where you walk when eating a candy bar. Image: Hershey. As corporate rebrandings go, you can say Hershey has stepped in it. The confectionery company best known for its eponymous chocolate bar is updating its corporate logo in a bid to...
Cheetos Brand Serves Up Mischief This Halloween With New Treats And Tricks For The Entire Family
PR Newswire - Mon Sep 08, 8:01AM CDT
Calling all pranksters: Chester Cheetah, the official Cheetos brand spokes-cheetah, has proclaimed that after years of the 'same old same old,' Halloween needs a new twist - so, today he unveiled a new bag of treats and tricks to bring out the mischievous side of families this season.
PepsiCo Foundation Supports Latino Youth Leadership Development With $2.5 Million Gift To CHCI
PR Newswire - Mon Sep 08, 7:00AM CDT
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) proudly announced today a $2.5 million grant from the PepsiCo Foundation to further its mission of educating and training the next generation of Latino leaders. The historical and transformative grant represents the largest in CHCI's nearly 40-year history and contributes to CHCI's Comprehensive Campaign to create a 21st Century Leadership Center and program endowment that will also support the largest class of PepsiCo Foundation Fellows in CHCI's history.
Sugar Substitutes Market 2014-2019: Type (HFS, HIS & LIS), Sub-type (Stevia, Sorbitol, Tagatose, Aspartame, Saccharine, Sucralose, Xylitol & Others) & Applications
M2 - Mon Sep 08, 3:42AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vcq58h/sugar_substitutes) has announced the addition of the "Sugar Substitutes Market by Type, by Sub-type & by Application - Global Trends, Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. The global sugar substitutes market was estimated at $11,538.6 million in 2014 and is expected to reach $14,355.0 million by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% for the same period In terms of volume, the sugar substitutes market is estimated to reach 16,870.0 kilo tons by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 1.0 %. The global low intensity sweetener market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2014 to 2019. The flourishing F&B sector drives its stevia segment to grow at a CAGR of 17.6% till 2019. The global sugar substituted market in 2014 was dominated by the high intensity sweeteners segment (50.2%), in terms of value, and the high fructose syrup segment (88.2%) in terms of volume. The global sugar substitutes' market is dominated by the North American region. The demand for low caloric foods and low intensity sweeteners drives the North American market, estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.9%. A high rate of adoption of stevia by manufacturers drives the European market to grow at a healthy CAGR of 4.8% from 2014 to 2019. The growing F&B market and resultant demand for LIS and HIS drives the APAC market. The Brazilian food industry demand drives the market for LIS and HIS, especially for beverage applications. The global sugar substitutes market has grown considerably in the last few years and the growth of this market is expected to continue. Factors such as growing consumer awareness, sugar prices and availability issues, increasing investments in R&D for development of more substitutes and cost advantages provided by the substitutes contribute to the demands and adoption rate of sugar substitutes. Although the sweetener market is primarily driven by sucrose, high fructose syrup, and saccharine, other substitutes namely stevia, sorbitol, xylitol, and other polyols are expected to dominate the future market scenarios. Personal care products and beverages have been dominant in case of the scope of the application sector. However, research in various fields has opened up new avenues for the application of these substitutes. Confections, bakery, dairy and other food products such as cereals and desserts are now picking up pace in terms of usage of sugar substitutes. The global sugar substitutes market is dominated by few major companies including Tate & Lyle plc (U.K.), PureCircle (Malaysia), Cargill Inc. (U.S.), and Merisent (U.S.). New product developments and investments in R&D have set the sugar substitutes market on a new dimension, thus leading to growth hand in hand with the global sweetener market. PepsiCo (U.S.), PureCircle, Tate & Lyle, and Cargill have been at the forefront for product innovations and R&D activities, especially for stevia products. Report Scope The report breaks the global sugar substitute consumption market into the following three segments: By Type: - High Fructose Syrup - High Intensity Sweeteners - Low Intensity Sweeteners By Application: - Food - Beverages - Healthcare & Personal care Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Total Addressable Market 4 Market Overview 5 Sugar Substitutes Market, By Type 6 Sugar Substitutes Market, By Application 7 Sugar Substitutes Market, By Geography 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles - Ajinomoto Co. Inc. - Archer Daniels Midland Co. - Cargill Inc. - E.I. Dupont - Hermes Sweeteners Ltd - Ingredion Inc - JK Sucralose Inc. - Roquette Freres S.A. - Tate & Lyle PLC - The Nutrasweet For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vc...ubstitutes
The NFL Doesn't Want Your Dog-Kicking CEO
at The Street - Sat Sep 06, 8:00AM CDT
As concessions company Centerplate discovered earlier this week, the NFL doesn't like bearing the brunt of its fans' anger.
Technical Update, Promotional Programs, New Campaigns, and Dividends - Research Reports on Tesla, PepsiCo, P&G, Nu Skin and Kimberly Clark
PR Newswire - Fri Sep 05, 7:55AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA), PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP), The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG), Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS) and Kimberly Clark Corp. (NYSE: KMB). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/6243-100free.
Will Dr Pepper Snapple's Asset Buy in PA Boost Sales? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 4:05PM CDT
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) recently signed a letter of intent to buy the assets of its distributor Davis Beverage Group and Davis Bottling Co., which is expected to double its company-owned distribution in Pennsylvania.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Cuts 2014 Sales and Profit Outlook - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 8:30AM CDT
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (CCE) announced at an investor conference that it now expects fiscal 2014 sales and profits to be at the lower end of its previously-provided range.
PepsiCo's Doritos Brand Invites Fans Worldwide To Create Their Own Doritos Advertisements For Chance To Win $1 Million Grand Prize
PR Newswire Europe - Thu Sep 04, 8:01AM CDT
-- Ten Finalists Will Compete to Have Their Homemade Ads Air for a Global Audience; Grand Prize Winner Also Receives a Dream Job with Universal Pictures in Hollywood
Doritos Brand Invites Fans To Create Doritos Ads In Boldest Crash The Super Bowl Ever -- $1 Million Grand Prize And Universal Pictures Dream Job On The Line
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 04, 8:00AM CDT
Following much speculation from fans around the globe, Doritos -- one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division -- today announced the return of its award-winning Crash the Super Bowl contest. Marking only the second time in contest history, consumers around the world are invited to participate in this year's competition, with two lucky winners ultimately seeing their homemade ads air for a global television audience of millions during the Super Bowl XLIX broadcast. As part of this year's contest, the creator of the ad receiving the most fan votes will win a guaranteed $1 million grand prize, as well as an opportunity unlike any other in the history of the contest: a chance to work as a contractor for a full year onsite at Universal Pictures in Hollywood, alongside some of the best and brightest in the entertainment industry today. More details and official rules are available at www.Doritos.com.
Frances Allen Named Brand President of Jack in the Box(R) Restaurants
Business Wire - Thu Sep 04, 7:45AM CDT
Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced that Frances Allen will join the company as President of the Jack in the Box(R) restaurant brand, effective October 27. Allen has more than 30 years of branding and marketing experience, including senior leadership roles at such major organizations as Denny's, Dunkin' Brands, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, PepsiCo and Frito-Lay.
PepsiCo Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2014 Earnings Release and Investor Call
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 04, 7:00AM CDT
PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) today announced that its third quarter 2014 earnings conference call for investors and financial analysts will be webcast on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 8 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at www.pepsico.com in the "Investors" section under "Events and Presentations."
Nissan North America Names Jeremy Tucker Vice President, Marketing Communications and Media
Business Wire - Wed Sep 03, 1:14PM CDT
With new partnerships and a slate of product launches on the horizon, Nissan has brought on Jeremy Tucker as the new vice president of Marketing Communications and Media, to help lead the brand's marketing activities. This appointment is effective Sept. 22.
Dr Pepper Hits 52-Week High on Strong Q2 Performance - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 03, 11:34AM CDT
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.'s (DPS) shares reached a new 52-week high of $63.41 on Sep 2.
Keurig Gets Coke's Honest Tea, Partnership Expands
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 03, 11:06AM CDT
Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) is getting honest with its customers. The company on Wednesday deepened its deal with Coca-Cola, adding two varieties of Coke's Honest Tea K-Cups for its hot brewing machines. Coca-Cola's (KO) Just Green and Just Black...