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Union Pacific Reports First Quarter Results

Operating revenue of $5.6 billion was flat in the first quarter 2015 versus the first quarter 2014. First quarter business...

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PepsiCo Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

Organic revenue grew 4.4 percent and reported net revenue declined 3 percent. Foreign exchange translation had an 8-percentage-point unfavorable impact...

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Werner Enterprises Reports Improved First Quarter 2015 Revenues and Earnings

Average revenues per tractor per week, net of fuel surcharge, increased 5.5% in first quarter 2015 compared to first quarter...

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Knight Transportation Reports First Quarter 2015 Revenue and Earnings

In the first quarter, the trucking segment operating ratio improved to 79.2% from 82.0% for the same quarter last year....

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The Coca-Cola Company Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

Global sparkling beverage volume grew 1% with solid performance across most key brands, including 1% growth in brand Coca-Cola, 5%...

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Metro: 19.4% Earnings Per Share Increase in the Second Quarter of 2015

Net earnings for the second quarter of 2015 were $111.6 million, an increase of 15.2% over net earnings of $96.9...

10 years ago 1 minute read

Sysco Files Memorandum Opposing FTC’s Motion to Block Proposed US Foods Merger

Company Press Release HOUSTON, April 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) filed a memorandum opposing the U.S. Federal...

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The Cheesecake Factory Reports Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2015

Total revenues were $518.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 as compared to $481.4 million in the prior...

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Echo Global Logistics Reports Record First Quarter Results; Revenue up 14% Year Over Year

Total revenue increased by 14% to $283 million from the first quarter of 2014. Truckload volume increased by 33% from...

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Brinker International Reports Increases In Third Quarter Fiscal 2015 EPS And Comparable Restaurant Sales

Brinker International company sales increased 3.0 percent to $761.7 million and comparable restaurant sales at company-owned restaurants increased 1.7 percent....

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Mertes Promoted to Regional Vice President

Company Press Release Weis Markets today announced it has promoted Brent Mertes to Regional Vice President where he will oversee...

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Hines Nut Company Voluntary Recalls WALNUT HALVES AND PIECES Due to Possible Health Risk

FDA Recall — Firm Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 17, 2015 – Hines Nut Company, Dallas, TX, today...

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Schnucks Recalls Chef’s Express California Pasta Salad Because of Possible Health Risk

FDA Recall — Firm Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — April 16, 2015 — Schnuck Markets, Inc. of St. Louis,...

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Land of Plenty

The world’s second largest country by total area, Canada spans more than 3.8 million square miles (9.98 million kilometers) of...

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Target Appoints Veteran Grocery Leader, Anne Dament, to Drive Food Reinvention

Company Press Release Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced the appointment of Anne Dament to the role of Senior Vice...

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USDA Cites Bissett Produce Company Inc. in North Carolina for PACA Violations

USDA/AMS Press Release: WASHINGTON, April 14, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Bissett Produce Company Inc....

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Hiring and Employment Bonds

When confronted with the need for an employment bond, a produce company may be faced with a triple-tined fork in...

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Cultural Exchange

A close look at Canada reveals a country with as much diversity in its people as its landscape, and a...

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