Heinz introduces new leadership team Heinz was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital on June 7. Shane O'Halloran June 21, 2013 Heinz was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital on June 7. Read More
Dole CEO makes billion-dollar buyout bid David Murdock and family already own about 40 percent of the company. Shane O'Halloran June 11, 2013 David Murdock and family already own about 40 percent of the company.Read More
Saputo CEO says Morningstar may be first of several buys The company will look to expand to new markets through acquisitions. June 7, 2013 The company will look to expand to new markets through acquisitions.Read More
Campbell Soup Company to acquire second-largest organic baby and children’s food brand Plum Organics manufactures organic baby, toddler and children's foods. Shane O'Halloran June 5, 2013 Plum Organics manufactures organic baby, toddler and children's foods.Read More
Shuanghui International to buy Smithfield Foods It would be largest ever takeover of an American company by a Chinese one. Shane O'Halloran May 30, 2013 It would be largest ever takeover of an American company by a Chinese one. Read More
Unilever sells MD ice cream plant The buyer hopes to find an ice cream producer to take over the facility. Shane O'Halloran May 13, 2013 The buyer hopes to find an ice cream producer to take over the facility.Read More
Dean Foods announces spin-off of WhiteWave Foods WhiteWave stock will be distributed to Dean shareholders. Shane O'Halloran May 3, 2013 WhiteWave stock will be distributed to Dean shareholders.Read More
Heinz shareholders approve acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway Around 90 percent voted in favor. Shane O'Halloran April 30, 2013 Around 90 percent voted in favor.Read More
Hostess receives approval to sell Drake’s and remaining bread brands US Bankruptcy court gave the go ahead on the $58.4 million deal. April 10, 2013 US Bankruptcy court gave the go ahead on the $58.4 million deal.Read More
TECH FLASH Will Dole’s right sizing pay off? The company sold businesses that generate about a third of its revenue. Shane O'Halloran April 8, 2013 Will the move get the fresh fruit and vegetable producer back on track?Read More