Manufacturing

The merger expands ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston operations in a market that has growing demand for frozen potato products.

The consumer goods industry in North America, grappling with intense market saturation, has seen a significant transition into the emerging markets playing field. Two subject matter experts pinpoint the nuances that must be addressed from both a strategic and tactical standpoint when entering and operating in emerging markets.

"The cloud" sounds like a nebulous other-world without definition or structure, but the reality is quite different. Moving your small business to the cloud can save you time, energy, and money, all while improving communication and collaboration among your team. Check out six specific benefits of taking the leap with your small business.

A new report from IDC Manufacturing Insights concludes that big data and analytics will remain one of the top investment priorities for manufacturing organizations of all sizes for the foreseeable future. In fact, nearly 51 percent of respondents expect to generate new revenue streams from big data and analytics projects.

Updates include customized user settings, product notifications and unique search options.

The acquired business will become part of the Home Solutions segment with Contigo and Avex joining the company's Rubbermaid, Calphalon, Goody and Levolor brands.

With so many Americans looking for the cause of obesity, food and beverage companies are taking the heat and the blame. Activist groups and individuals are targeting companies and products as THE reason that obesity exists. While we know healthy eating is essential for living a healthy life, there is much more to the story.

Following the transaction, RAI is projected to have over $11 billion in revenues and approximately $5 billion in operating income.