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  • Buy Tech, Avoid Consumer Staples: Godfrey  Wednesday, 3 Apr 2013 | 12:41 PM ET

    Goldman Sachs downgraded Caterpillar to neutral with a $101 price target and the FMHR traders debate how to play the stock now; and Gemma Godfrey of Brooks Macdonald, explains why investors should buy tech and avoid consumer staples now.

  • ConAgra Profit Plunges 57%, Missing Estimates Wednesday, 3 Apr 2013 | 8:07 AM ET
    ConAgra Foods products

    The maker of Chef Boyardee pastas and Hunt's ketchup reported a 57 percent fall in third-quarter profit, hurt by costs related to its acquisition of Ralcorp.

  • Beer Label Madness -- The First Results Are in! Tuesday, 2 Apr 2013 | 5:39 PM ET

    We're out to find the most-loved beer label in a March Madness-inspired contest. Check the first day's results and cast your vote!

  • NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., April 2, 2013-- Attitude Drinks, Inc., announced today it is shipping the initial order of Phase III ® to their newest and largest distributor and customer. Roy Warren, Attitude Drinks' CEO, commented; "We are very pleased to have transitioned supply of Phase III ® to this important account.

  • ATCHISON, Kan., April 2, 2013-- Continuing its legacy as a leading innovator in the distilled spirits industry, MGP has announced the development of six additional mash bills for the production of new rye, malt and wheat whiskeys, as well as new bourbons, at the company's Lawrenceburg, Ind., facility.

  • Corn Prices Collapsing  Monday, 1 Apr 2013 | 2:27 PM ET

    Corn futures are down to 9-month lows today; farmers plan to plant on 97 million acres this year. Virginia McGathey, McGathey Commodities president, discusses the impact this will have on the commodity.

  • Wendy's Getting 'Delicate Dance' Right? Monday, 1 Apr 2013 | 12:41 PM ET

    Wendy's shares are struggling after its rating was lowered by Morgan Stanley, but the company is on schedule with implementing its new premium concept, TheStreet.com reports.

  • Beer Label Madness Begins Monday, 1 Apr 2013 | 11:58 AM ET

    Beer lovers have plenty of options, but which label do consumers love the most? The madness is underway. Vote for your favorite.

  • Douwe Egberts Coffee Group Gets $8.2 Billion Bid Friday, 29 Mar 2013 | 4:15 AM ET

    D.E Master Blenders 1753 said on Thursday it received a 6.4- billion-euro takeover offer from German investor Joh A Benckiser, sending shares of the Dutch coffee and tea maker up more than 25 percent.

  • Bacon Mouthwash a Prank?  Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 2:56 PM ET

    CNBC's Jane Wells reports she smells a delicious April Fools prank from Scope.

  • Speedy No More: Domino's Takes It Slow for Pan Pizza Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 3:19 PM ET

    Domino's Pizza is slowing things down for its Homemade Pan Pizza, which "takes a bit longer to make" and features "fresh, never-frozen dough."

  • Stick With Consumer Staples: Analyst  Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 11:45 AM ET

    The S&P consumer staples index is up close to 15 percent in the last three months. Does the sector have more room to run? Tim Ramey, analyst with DA Davidson & Co, weighs in.

  • Beyond Pancakes & Pickles, Pinnacle Foods Is Hungry Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 11:29 AM ET

    Pinnacle Foods, the maker of Hungry-Man frozen foods, Vlasic pickles and many other brand names, is hungry for an acquisition, now that trading has begun in its stock.

  • 'F' for Nutrition: Inside Restaurant Kids' Meals Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 9:37 AM ET

    The menus offered to children by most U.S. restaurant chains have too many calories, too much salt or fat, and often not a hint of vegetables or fruit, according to a new study.

  • Hungry-Man Investors: Pinnacle Foods IPO Prices at $20 Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 6:13 PM ET

    The IPO of Pinnacle Foods priced at $20 a share, at the high end of the range. One trader said the stock could pop on its debut Thursday amid expectations of a "hefty dividend."

  • Restaurant Shames Patrons Who Don't Show  Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 2:58 PM ET

    One restaurant is calling out patrons for not showing up to reservations, with the "Street Signs" crew.

  • Google Selects People to Test Glasses  Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 1:52 PM ET

    JC Penney is embracing a new sales tactic, and Google has selected 8,000 people to test its glasses, making them pay $1,500 and fly to New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco to get their hands on them. CNBC's Cindy Perman and Bob Pisani discuss.

  • How Much for the Chili? Panera Lets Diners Decide Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 4:52 PM ET
    Chili Turkey

    Order a bowl of turkey chili at a St. Louis-area Panera Bread cafe, and it'll cost you a penny. Or $5. Or $100. In other words, whatever you decide.

  • Belgian Chocolate Seeks Protection From Copycats Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 3:52 AM ET
    Belgian chocolate

    Belgian chocolate makers believe their renowned pralines should have similar protection to that enjoyed by French champagne or Italy's Parma ham.

  • Beer and Africa: A Recipe for Profit? Monday, 25 Mar 2013 | 9:56 AM ET

    One sector that is yet to be truly tapped in Africa is the brewing industry, according to research firm Bernstein Research, which believes it is probably the most attractive region for long-term profit growth for global brewers.

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