Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. has become one of the nation’s leading producers of organic branded chicken through its acquisition of Tecumseh Poultry LLC. The company also announced plans to sell its Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s businesses to private equity firm Kohlberg & Co., Mount Kisco, N.Y. In addition, Tyson also announced that it is acquiring the blending and poultry rendering assets of AMPRO Products and American Proteins in a deal worth approximately $850 million.
Emerson Emerson has acquired Aventics from Triton for a cash purchase price of €527 million.