Hillshire Brands one step closer to merging with Tyson Foods 06.16.2014 By Keith Nunes The company's board of directors recommends Tyson Foods' offer to acquire the company.Read More
Tyson building a prepared foods powerhouse 06.10.2014 By Keith Nunes A combined Tyson Foods and Hillshire Brands would have $40 billion in sales and be the second largest frozen food company in the U.S.Read More
Tyson Foods wins the bidding for Hillshire Brands 06.09.2014 By Keith Nunes Pilgrim's Pride said it would not increase its bid beyond $7.7 billion.Read More
Pilgrim’s Pride raises offer to $7.7 billion for Hillshire Brands 06.03.2014 By Keith Nunes Hillshire Brands' board of directors have agreed to enter into talks with both Pilgrim's Pride and Tyson Foods.Read More
Hillshire deal would bring strong brands, breakfast to Tyson Foods 05.30.2014 By Joel Crews Sean Connolly and his team’s performance has not gone unnoticed.Read More
Tyson raises stakes with $6.8 billion bid for Hillshire 05.29.2014 By Monica Watrous Offer comes two days after Pilgrim's Pride's $6.4 billion proposal to buy Hillshire.Read More
‘Synergies’ at the center of Pilgrim’s interest in Hillshire Brands 05.28.2014 By Keith Nunes If approved, the acquisition would make Pilgrim's Pride the fifth largest company in the North American meat and poultry industry.Read More
UPDATE: Hillshire Brands to review Pilgrim’s proposal 05.27.2014 By Keith Nunes Financial analysts speculate other bidders may emerge for the value-added meat processor.Read More
Pilgrim’s Pride bids to acquire Hillshire Brands for $6.4 billion 05.27.2014 By Keith Nunes The bid by Pilgrim's Pride is contingent on Hillshire Brands terminating its agreement to acquire Pinnacle Foods.Read More
Protein trend, piglet virus both impacting Tyson Foods’ strategy 05.22.2014 By Keith Nunes Consumers are demanding more protein, but supply challenges are hindering growth.Read More