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[edit] Toblerone

It's listed in the article as a Kraft product, but on the Wrigley, or possible Callad&Bowser page i forget already, it's put down as being bought by Wrigley. Is it a misunderstanding on my part or is it no longer a Kraft Product?

Toblerone is still a Kraft product as I can still see Kraft's logo and all that stuff on its packaging. And, I haven't heard any news recently about it. And, it you visit the corporate site of Kraft, you can still see Toblerone as one of its brands. -- Obin 3391 11:57, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callard_%26_Bowser-Suchard

How odd, i suppose that must mean production switched from Callard to Kraft Swiss when Callard was bought by Wrigley. LordFenix 15:05, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Um, companies can sign contracts with other companies to form a what you called "third-party supplier." In this case, Kraft has a leasing contract with Callard for the latter's factory to produce Toblerone candy bars. That contract will expire on the date specified on the contract even when acquisitions occur. If a large company bought a smaller company, the larger company will allso acquire all of the smaller company's obligations such as debts, third-party contracts and bonds. Another thing, Callard doesn't own Toblerone but it makes the product for Kraft, so after Wrigley bought Callard, Wrigley will make the product for Kraft. -- Obin 3391 14:28, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Former brands

Could we have a list of their former brands? (i.e. Celestial seasonings)

[edit] Chocolate and slavery link

I don't think the link to that Wikinfo article belongs here. Why? Firstly, it has nothing to do with Kraft. Secondly, putting the link elsewhere than appropriate articles like chocolate, slavery or chocolate and slavery is absurd. Slavery is bad but we should keep all external links strictly in context, not venture off to non or very little related subjects.

I can't help getting the feeling that some people want to promote the awareness of chocolate and how it's related to slavery by adding these links to company articles... Wikipedia is not the place for that. --Thorri 10:38, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Position of Kraft in the Industry

While kraft foods is a number two company it might be a start with the forever low stock price. The treatment of there employees is most harsh. Over the ten years within this industry I have never seen a company think so little of there people. There benefit package has increased over 70% with a yearly salary increase at a .01% - .1% how ubsured. In the previous 4 years the ceo has walked away with more than 3 million in bonus while ultimately getting canned. Sounds like the company has to much power in the industry and is very willing to keep it all for them self. NExt time at the grocery store count how many items are Kraft items and remove half. Good luck to those who buy into this co. I think Kraft Foods is now the world's second largest food and beverage company as Unilever Bestfoods are selling brands, as part of their strategy to reduce brands from thousands to about 400. - Obin 3391 01:19, 11 February 2006 (UTC)

It's stated as the third-largest, I'm confused as to what you're talking about. And Kraft has only stated that they're reducing about 10% of their brands, not slashing it in half (which would terrify the stockholders, I'd imagine) -Tim Rhymeless (Er...let's shimmy) 02:50, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
You misunderstood me. The one who's slashing their brands is Unilever as they have a lot of brands in the same category (but most of them are in the personal care and home care section). Kraft's sales are climbing up as they are launching health-conscious products like Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs or the extension of the Back to Nature line or their fortified Kraft Dinners, Tang powdered beverages and tons of products or their huge investment in Boca Burgers. So, Kraft is the second largest food and beverage company in the world. According to Kraft 2004 Annual Report, they've experienced a sales growth of 5.5% to $32,168 billion despite restructuring efforts. According to PepsiCo 2004 Annual Report (sorry for using an annual report of an unrelated company), Kraft is the second largest food and beverage company based on sales except food ingredients, pet food and agricultural products. Nestle has almost twice of Kraft's sales and PepsiCo is the third largest company while Unilever is fourth with almost $28 billion sales. - Obin 3391 13:52, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

Sadly, this year, PepsiCo surpassed Kraft Foods in sales, so it's now the third-largest food and beverage maker. PepsiCo rose 8% in its sales while Kraft's sales is flat. -- Obin 3391 14:42, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Kraft Foods Products

I think the sections Kraft in UK, Australia and Canada must be merged to Products because they are all about products! - Obin 3391 10:01, 23 February 2006 (UTC)

I believe that Kraft peanut butter is only sold in Canada and Australia. Can anybody else confirm this? Is it sold in the U.S. because it isn't in the UK. Canking (talk) 15:57, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

Also, I believe "Bulls Eye" sauce is owned by Kraft but not marketed as such since they want to keep the label different to make it like a "specialty product". Should this be listed? Canking (talk) 15:57, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

Bullseye barbecue sauce is still owned by Kraft. Well, Grey Poupon is also a "specialty product" and also, Calumet baking powder that Kraft owns. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Obin 3391 (talk • contribs) 19:15, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

I think you should add the http://www.kraftafh.com.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=products.table&id=1&product=3 Kraft Cheddar</a> in the products list. It should be noted that the Kraft Cheddar was responsible for the confusion on the distinction between Cheddar Cheese with Processed Cheese. However, because of the inactivity of our community to tell the difference, I will have a hard time finding sources. Triadwarfare (talk) 15:42, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] History?

I think this page certainly needs to have a History section at the beginning, instead of diving into some controveries, esp if its one of the largest food companies in the world! Hillsboro 16:06, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree. Come on ya'll this article is nothing without a history section. It sounds like a pamphlet from the company right now, not an informative encyclopedia article...I would attempt to add but I know nothing of this. I however feel SOMEONE here must...--Donnie from the mean streets of Boston, KY 15:17, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
I have added it already. Just put the links in it, I'm tired already. Most of the info came from https://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Kraft-Foods-Inc-Company-History.html -- Obin 3391 (talk) 19:17, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] News

Is it alright if I return the Kraft foods in the news section and added to the list of former brands? Samuel 16:48, 1 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Other meaning for 'Kft.'

I was redirected to this page while looking for 'Kft.' or 'Korlátolt Felelõsségû Társaság' which is an acronym for hungarian equivalent of the 'Limited Liability Company'.

Could someone create a disambiguation page for this (I don't know how).

[edit] Knudsen cottage cheese

I "prodded" this article, and someone suggested that it be merged here. I have added it to the list of Kraft brands and noted that it is a brand of cottage cheese and sour cream (from the Kraft site). I think that is about all the useful content, and I think the stub article can now be removed. (Knudsen is not only available in California; according to the Kraft product locator, it is available in a Walmart Supercenter in MD, for example. Whether it is principally a California brand, I don't know.) Brianyoumans 18:26, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

Knudsen's cottage cheese and sour cream is the West Coast version of Breakstone's cottage cheese and sour cream - both owned by Kraft. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Obin 3391 (talk • contribs) 19:19, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] What about coffee?

There is nothing about coffee? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.32.108.226 (talk)

[edit] History

What about its history? I mean, a 100+ year-old company with nothing about its history on it? Who can put the Phenix Cheese thing or the Nabisco acquisition in this article? And, please remove the brands of Kraft in the article, it's too many already. -- 202.81.173.192 09:41, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

How did this article sneak onto the Did You Know? template without a five-fold expansion? Murderbike (talk) 18:35, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I'm curious too. It looks like it got a DYK based on the addition of a history section. Weird.-Wafulz (talk) 19:21, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
Agreed...very weird. I'm going to have to start sneaking other articles past the DYK watchers.--Eva bd 21:54, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
It's hard not to be suspicious of the advertising motives, the hook was pretty bland. Murderbike (talk) 21:55, 13 March 2008 (UTC)