Food Businesses
Acquisitions
Activia Maker to Acquire U.S. Organic Foods Group Whitewave in $12.5 Billion Deal
The purchase will help the French company to pursue affluent consumers by adding WhiteWave's popular health food offerings such as Silk almond milk, Earthbound Farm Organic salad and Horizon organic milk to its product range.
Franchise Players
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How This Man's High School Job Evolved Into a Food-Franchise Career
In the late 90s, John Gulledge was a high school student hungry for work and experience. Today, he's a successful franchisee enjoying his just desserts.
Saladworks
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How This Salad Franchise Freshened Up Its Image and Menu to Appeal to Smarter, Health-Conscious Customers
Saladworks reinvents itself for a smarter, savvier and more health-minded customer.
Franchise of the day
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Franchise of the Day: Enjoy a Taste of the Sea With This Franchise
For the best seafood it's recommended to consult the captain.
Franchises
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Top Food Franchises of 2016
This year's top servers prove that success requires more than simple, fast service.
Franchisors
The Friends Turning Bundt Cake into Big Business
Two women bring back a discarded dessert, and create a national hit.
Take It From The Pros
How These Franchises are Getting a Second Chance
Customers loved these franchises once before. New owners are betting they will again.
Whole Foods
New Whole Foods Chain 365 Faces Tough Mission: Cut Prices Without Being 'Cheap'
The chain, which debuts in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood, is critical to Whole Foods.
100 Brilliant Companies
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10 Food & Farming Companies to Watch - Entrepreneur's Brilliant 100
Looking for companies solving problems in the food and farming industries? Eat your heart out.
100 Brilliant Companies
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One Startup Explains How it Runs a Foodservice Startup Without Any Servers
Eatsa lets you personalize your food order without talking to people.
Franchises
Why These 5 Franchises Stand Out From the Crowd
In a market full of copycats, these franchises each have something different that sets them apart.
Amazon
Amazon to Launch New Private Labels in Coming Weeks
Amazon will only offer these labels to its Prime subscribers, and the first of the brands could start appearing as early as the end of May.
Food Industry
U.S. Poultry Workers Say They Are Routinely Denied Breaks
Some workers need to wear diapers, according to a report.
Chipotle
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Chipotle Hires Former Critic to Help Improve Food Safety
David Acheson, a former official at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was brought on as an adviser.
