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Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT) is in the Food Industry

Revenue
Dec 31 2007
$37.2B
Profit
Dec 31 2007
$2.5B
Market Cap
Jul 23 2008
$45.1B

Latest News and Analysis

  • *Revised* Analyst Reports for Macy's Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Nokia Corporation, and Kraft Foods Inc.

    MaybachFinancial.com is one of the fastest growingindependent and unbiased research firms in the world. Through our numerouspartnerships with many of the top investment minds in the world, we provideresearch on companies making a move in the markets. Investors seekinggenuine analyst opinions on their investments for Macy's Inc. (NYSE: M),Johnson &...

    Articles 2008-07-14

  • Stock Market Alerts: Special Alert and Coverage Issued for GDHI! July 9, 2008

    Stock Market Alert's performance stock listincludes: Golden Dragon Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GDHI), ConAgra FoodsIncorporated (NYSE: CAG), General Mills (NYSE: GIS), Kraft Foods Inc.(NYSE: KFT). Having just announced last week that it has begun trading, Golden DragonHoldings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GDHI) should have the attention of investorsthis morning. Tuesday after the markets...

    Articles 2008-07-09

  • More Than Gourmet Names Food Industry Veteran Bill Finnegan as President

    AKRON, Ohio -- Bill Finnegan has been named president of More Than Gourmet (www.morethangourmet.com), one of the industry's premier providers of gourmet stocks and sauces. Finnegan joined the company as vice president/general manager in 2005 and brings a 25-year career in new business and product development, branding, marketing...

    Articles 2008-07-07

  • Kraft Foods to Report Second Quarter Results on July 28, 2008

    NORTHFIELD, Ill. -- Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE: KFT) will release its second quarter financial results on July 28, 2008, at 7 a.m. EDT and will host a conference call at 8 a.m. EDT that day. Investors and analysts may participate via phone by calling 1-800-322-9079 from the United...

    Articles 2008-07-03

  • SAP Surpasses Milestone in Product Strategy as 10,000 Customers Run Latest ERP Release

    Industry-First Enhancement Package Model Drives Massive Adoption of SAPR ERP 6.0; Leading Analyst Firm Ranks SAP the Worldwide ERP Market Share Leader WALLDORF, Germany, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG today announced a historic landmark in its product release strategy: The latest release of its market-leading...

    Articles 2008-07-01

  • Kraft Foods Commences Split-Off Exchange Offer for the Post Cereals Business

    - 10% Exchange Offer Discount Announced - - Transaction Expected to Close August 4, 2008 - NORTHFIELD, Ill., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kraft Foods Inc. today announced that it has commenced its exchange offer related to the split-off transaction of its Post cereals business....

    Articles 2008-06-25

  • Inaugural Healthy Foods International Trade Show Reveals Findings on Healthy Food Trends

    Study of consumers, retailers and manufacturers shows Americans consuming more healthy foods NEW YORK -- Penton Media's first annual Healthy Foods International Exposition and Conference (www.healthyfoodsintl.com), held June 18-19 at the Dallas Convention Center, offered top food manufacturers and retailers a chance to preview the latest in healthy...

    Articles 2008-06-23

  • Kraft launches dozens of snacks, quick meals at FMI Las Vegas show

    Kraft Foods announced at the Food Marketing Institute show in May the launch of more than 80 products. The company's food and snack innovations covered snack options, quick meals, a focus on premium items and more emphasis on foods with health-and-wellness functions. Expanding on its line...

    Articles 2008-06-23

  • Kraft Foods Announces Intention to Split-Off Post Cereals Business

    NORTHFIELD, Ill., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Kraft Foods Inc. today announced its intention to distribute via a split-off transaction all of the outstanding shares of Cable Holdco, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kraft that will own certain assets and liabilities of the...

    Articles 2008-06-16

  • James Dollive Elected to Underwriters Laboratories' Board of Trustees

    Underwriters Laboratories UL todayannounced that James Dollive has been elected to UL's board of trustees. Mr. Dollive most recently served as executive vice president and ChiefFinancial Officer for Kraft Foods, Inc. During a distinguished 30-yearcareer at Kraft, Dollive held a host of positions including Director ofFinancial Planning and Analysis...

    Articles 2008-06-16

  • Kraft Foods Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.27 Per Share

    NORTHFIELD, Ill., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Kraft Foods Inc. has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.27 per common share of Class A stock. This dividend is payable on July 16, 2008, to stockholders of record as of June 27, 2008. ...

    Articles 2008-06-16

  • Seven Summits Research Releases Alerts on MSFT, MA, ORCL, KSS, and KFT

    CHICAGO, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Summits Research issues PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks. Seven Summits Strategic Investments' PriceWatch Alerts are available at http://www.iotogo.com/s/061208A (Note: You may have to copy this link into your browser then press the [ENTER] key.) Today's PriceWatch Alerts...

    Articles 2008-06-12

  • Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Kraft Foods, Berkshire Hathaway, Altria Group, MEMC Electronic and L-3 Communications

    CHICAGO -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE: KFT), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A), Altria Group...

    Articles 2008-06-10

  • Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal

    Alert follows Recall Announcement For Undeclared Nut Allergen QUINCY, Mass., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, following a voluntary recall by Kraft Foods, announced it has removed from its shelves all 13-ounce packages of its Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal. A small...

    Articles 2008-06-06

  • /C O R R E C T I O N — Kraft Foods/

    In the news release, Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT) Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal, issued earlier today by Kraft Foods over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the "Best When Used By" date, should read 17DEC08 rather than 17DEC2008...

    Articles 2008-06-06

  • Kraft Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal

    Only Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal with 'Best When Used By' Date 17DEC2008 affected NORTHFIELD, Ill., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kraft Foods is recalling 12,553 cases of Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal with the "Best When Used By" date of 17DEC2008 because...

    Articles 2008-06-05

  • Mannatech Names New VP Chief Information Officer

    Jerome Oberlton Brings 18 Years of IT Experience COPPELL, Texas -- Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ:MTEX), a leading developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, today announced that Jerome Oberlton has joined Mannatech as vice president and chief information officer. Mr. Oberlton brings extensive experience...

    Articles 2008-06-02

  • Kraft Introducing Macaroni & Cheese Crackers

    FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-22 May 2008-Kraft Introducing Macaroni & Cheese CrackersC2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Kraft announced a new snack with the taste of Macaroni and Cheese: Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Crackers. The company stated that it took the cheesy taste of the classic "Blue Box"...

    Articles 2008-05-22

  • SectorWatch.biz Issues MarketStats on ACBV, SBUX, JSDA, PPBV, and KFT

    IRVINE, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SectorWatch.biz announces the availability of MarketStats on beverage-related equities in the news and driving markets today. MarketStats offers a perspective on the aforementioned equities and the opportunity for investors to respond with articles and opinions on the subject and sector creating a confluence...

    Articles 2008-05-22

  • Zacks Analyst Interview Highlights: Colgate-Palmolive, Estee Lauder, Kraft Foods, Berkshire Hathaway and Altria Group

    CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases the latest Analyst Interview. Today's interview is with senior analyst Steven Ralston, who discusses Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL), Estee Lauder (NYSE: EL), Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) and Altria Group (NYSE: MO). Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research with...

    Articles 2008-05-21

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  • Incorporated: 2000
  • CEO: Ms. Irene B. Rosenfeld

Kraft Foods is a holding company engaged in the manufacture and marketing of packaged food products, which include snacks, beverages, cheese, snacks, convenient meals and various packaged grocery products. Co. operates through two units: Kraft North America Commercial and Kraft International. Co.'s Kraft North America Commercial operates in the U.S. and Canada, and manages its operations primarily by product category. Co.'s Kraft International Commercial manages its operations by geographic region. As of Dec 31 2007, Co. had operations in operations in more than 70 countries and sold its products in over 150 countries.

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Kraft Foods Inc. Company Info

Board of Directors

Ms. Irene B. Rosenfeld

Chairman

Mr. Fredric G. Reynolds

Ms. Deborah C. Wright

Ms. Lois D. Juliber

Mr. Frank G. Zarb

Ms. Mary L. Schapiro

Lead Director

Mr. Ajay Banga

Mr. Jan Bennink

Dr. Myra M. Hart Ph.D.

Ms. Lois D. Juliber

Mr. Mark D. Ketchum

Dr. Richard A. Lerner M.D.

Mr. John C. Pope

Contact Information

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, IL

http://www.kraft.com

847 646-2000

NAICS Code

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing: 311999