ST. LOUIS -- In a deal between two of the country's major agricultural biotechnology firms, Monsanto Co. here has signed a letter of intent to contribute $30 million to Davis, Calif.-based Calgene in exchange for 49.9% of Calgene's stock.plant...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Consumers Markets here is about to launch two products it has earmarked for "signature" status."Signature" products either quietly evolve as such because of their popularity, or they are deliberately developed and promoted to...
McLEAN, Va. -- Candy manufacturers will soon have a show of their own.The National Confectioners Association here, seeking a trade show that features only candy manufacturers, is taking matters into its own hands by launching the All Candy Expo...
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Fresh Fields here, the retailer of natural and health-oriented groceries, prominently featured a bouncing baby in an ad last month for some of its pesticide-free products.Touting Earth's Best organic baby food, the ad ran in The...
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- The warehouse club concept is getting a serious test in this Eastern European nation where a one-unit...
You can read the future in the cards.In-store electronic marketing -- technology-based promotion media that enhance or replace...
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- The concept of home meal replacement, typified by the Boston Market chain, will consume approximately $8...