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Company & Industry OverviewsKraft Heinz Implements Zero-Based Budgeting to Reduce Costs
3G Capital applied a ZBB approach, which starts from zero-base and analyzes every functional area for cost, to Heinz, after it acquired the firm in 2013. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s on the Table with Kraft Heinz? Getting to Know the Company’s Product Offerings
Kraft Heinz operates more than 200 brands in nearly 200 countries. Its eight iconic brands contribute more than $1 billion in sales apiece to total revenue. Company & Industry OverviewsBreaking down Kraft Heinz: A Segmental and Geographical Overview
The US accounted for 67% of Kraft Heinz’s fiscal 2014 pro forma sales, with Canada and Europe each contributing 10% of total sales. Company & Industry OverviewsEvaluating Hershey’s Financials Against Its Competitors
Hershey had a total debt of $2.4 billion on its balance sheet in 2014. It had a total debt-to-equity ratio of 195% during the same period. Company & Industry OverviewsHershey’s New Focus on International Growth Opportunities in 2015
Hershey’s international segment contributes only ~30% of total revenues. Its goal is to increase international revenues to ~50% of total revenues by 2018. Company & Industry OverviewsHershey’s Competitive Strategies for North America in 2015
Along with advertising, Hershey is focusing on cross-merchandising complimentary products like beverages and snacks, which should help expand consumption. Company & Industry OverviewsEvaluating Hershey’s Marketing Strategies and Initiatives
Hershey applies a micro-marketing concept to its businesses, which means that it markets certain products to small target audiences. Company & Industry OverviewsAnalyzing Hershey’s Segments and Product Offerings
In its international business, Hershey is mainly focusing in emerging markets of Mexico, Brazil, India, and China. Company & Industry OverviewsA Glance at Hershey’s Leadership in the US Confectionery Industry
Hershey is a leading player in the confectionery industry, which grew globally at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2009–2014, reaching $198.4 billion in 2014. Company & Industry OverviewsA Global Shortage of Cocoa Beans Forces Prices Higher
Cocoa bean production is being pushed to fulfill the current demand. A major reason for the decline in cocoa supply is the unproductive mature cocoa trees in West Africa. MiscellaneousJacobs Douwe Egberts: Its Impact on Coffee Industry Rivals
Jacobs Douwe Egberts will be a leading player in the coffee industry with powerful brands like Jacobs, Maxwell House, and Pilão. It will have a strong presence in emerging countries like China. MiscellaneousThe Rationale behind the Sale of Mondelez’s Coffee Business
The primary reason behind the sale of Mondelez’s coffee business was so Mondelez could focus more on its core snack food business. MiscellaneousJacobs Douwe Egberts: What It Took to Seal the Deal
According to Jacobs Douwe Egberts’s website, the company holds either the number-one or number-two position in coffee markets for more than 18 countries in Europe, Latin America, and Australia. Fund ManagersCitadel Advisors Reduces Position in Archer Daniels Midland
The Archer Daniels Midland Company is a processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa, and other agricultural commodities. Earnings ReportHow PepsiCo’s focus on innovation is reaping rewards
PepsiCo’s focus on innovation includes Pepsi Spire 5.0 equipment, which allows consumers to create about 1,000 beverage combinations using a 32-inch touchscreen. Company & Industry OverviewsDr Pepper Snapple strengthens its distribution network
Dr Pepper Snapple is continually strengthening its position as a major beverage company by acquiring regional bottling companies and distribution rights.Company & Industry Overviews Why the soft drink industry is dominated by Coke and Pepsi
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo spend enormous amounts of money on innovation, advertising and marketing, and on strengthening their distribution network. It would be difficult for a new entity to make the substantial capital investments required to compete with these firms.