Tyson’s bid to buy Hillshire approved with D.O.J. settlement 08.28.2014 By Keith Nunes The Department of Justice's Antitrust division proposed that Tyson Foods divest a portion of its pork business.Read More
Slideshow: New products from Jarlsberg, Snickers, Pillsbury 08.25.2014 By Maggie Young Jarlsberg mini cheese snacks, Snickers Xtreme bars, and Pillsbury fruit strudels hit the market.Read More
A last hurrah for Hillshire 08.14.2014 By Monica Watrous Company delivered better-than-expected full-year results prior to pending agreement with Tyson Foods.Read More
Pinnacle moving past Hillshire ‘distraction’ 08.13.2014 By Monica Watrous Lessons learned from terminated merger agreement underscore need for consolidation in the food industry, says c.e.o.Read More
Justice department presses Tyson, Hillshire for more information 08.13.2014 By Keith Nunes Some members of Congress have also expressed concerns about the deal's impact on the U.S. pork business.Read More
Slideshow: New products from Stonyfield, Quest, Nonni’s 08.04.2014 By Maggie Young Stonyfield petite crème cheese products, Quest high protein chips, and Nonni's mango coconut THINaddictives hit the market.Read More
Chicken operations challenge Tyson Foods 07.29.2014 By Keith Nunes Problems at two processing plants limited the company's ability to take advantage of strong market.Read More
Tyson Foods closing plants, selling assets 07.28.2014 By Keith Nunes The company is closing three plants in the U.S. and has entered an agreement to sell its Mexican and Brazilian poultry businesses.Read More
It’s official! Tyson Foods to acquire Hillshire Brands 07.02.2014 By Keith Nunes Tyson Foods has taken a giant step forward in its effort to bolster its Prepared Foods business.Read More
Pinnacle Foods steps aside 07.01.2014 By Keith Nunes After terminating its agreement to merge with Hillshire Brands, the company must navigate a difficult market environment.Read More