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Sugar battle may ensue

Unilever sells MD ice cream plant

The buyer hopes to find an ice cream producer to take over the facility.
May 13, 2013
By Shane O'Halloran
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The buyer hopes to find an ice cream producer to take over the facility.
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Dean Foods announces spin-off of WhiteWave Foods

Dean Foods announces spin-off of WhiteWave Foods

WhiteWave stock will be distributed to Dean shareholders.
May 3, 2013
By Shane O'Halloran
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WhiteWave stock will be distributed to Dean shareholders.
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Heinz to be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, 3G Capital

Heinz shareholders approve acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway

Around 90 percent voted in favor.
April 30, 2013
By Shane O'Halloran
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Around 90 percent voted in favor.
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Hostess selects winning bid for Twinkies

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
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US Bankruptcy court gave the go ahead on the $58.4 million deal.
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Will Dole’s right sizing pay off?
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Will Dole’s right sizing pay off?

The company sold businesses that generate about a third of its revenue.
April 8, 2013
By Shane O'Halloran
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Will the move get the fresh fruit and vegetable producer back on track?


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Dole Foods completes sale of worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh business

Dole Foods completes sale of worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh business

The company plans to transition to a smaller footprint.
April 3, 2013
By Shane O'Halloran
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The company plans to transition to a smaller footprint.
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Twinkies, Wonder Bread sale approved

Twinkies, Wonder Bread sales approved

An investment group and Flowers Foods were the buyers.
March 20, 2013
By Shane O'Halloran
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An investment group and Flowers Foods were the buyers.
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Hostess selects winning bid for Twinkies

Hostess selects winning bid for Twinkies

Stalking horse bidders Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. were selected.
March 13, 2013
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Stalking horse bidders Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. were selected.
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ConAgra, Cargill and CHS announce joint venture for flour milling

ConAgra, Cargill and CHS announce joint venture for flour milling

The new company will be called Arden Mills.
March 6, 2013
By Shane O'Halloran
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The new company will be called Arden Mills.
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Hostess Brands to Shutter Company in Wake of Strike, Bankruptcy

Most Hostess brands to go to Flowers Foods

The $360 million bid will be presented for approval by bankruptcy court.
March 1, 2013
By Shane O'Halloran
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The $360 million bid will be presented for approval by bankruptcy court.
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