Pilgrim’s Pride makes pitch for Hillshire Brands Co. Industry News May 27, 2014 No Comments Deal would be worth $6.4 billion, would end Hillshire's planned acquisition of Pinnacle Foods.Read More
Hillshire Brands to acquire Pinnacle Foods for $6.6 billion Industry News May 12, 2014 No Comments Acquisition unites two highly complementary companies with iconic brands.Read More
The Middleby Corporation acquires Processing Equipment Solutions Inc. Industry News May 5, 2014 No Comments PES product offerings include the IntelliJet and MegaJet line of water cutting systems, meat presses and fillet systems.Read More
Hillshire Brands to acquire Van's Natural Foods from Catterton Partners Industry News April 22, 2014 No Comments Transaction reinforces and strengthens Hillshire Brands' presence in frozen category; facilitates extension into additional categories.Read More
Bluegrass Quality Meats acquires brands from Ohio Packing March 27, 2014 No Comments Ohio Packing Co., which has been in business since 1907, announced that it is closing down its plant.Read More
Elanco announces agreement to acquire Lohmann Animal Health March 6, 2014 No Comments Deal provides Elanco with a leading poultry vaccine portfolio and manufacturing capabilities.Read More
Jack Link’s to acquire Unilever meat snack business February 24, 2014 No Comments Jack Link’s announced plans on Friday to purchase Unilever’s meat snacks business, primarily sold under the BiFi brand and the Peperami brand. Read More
Report: Rancho Feeding Corp. to be sold to California farm February 21, 2014 No Comments Marin Sun Farms specializes in pasture-raised livestock.Read More
Quantum Foods completing sale process to ensure future stability February 19, 2014 No Comments Company initiates voluntary Chapter 11 protection to facilitate orderly process.Read More
Cargill acquiring California dog treat producer Pet Carousel February 11, 2014 No Comments Growing consumer, retailer interest in U.S. pet products a good fit with company’s protein and distribution businesses.Read More