Campbell completes Kelsen Group acquisition Kelsen is a baked snacks manufacturer with a presence in 85 countries. Shane O'Halloran August 8, 2013 The terms of the deal were not disclosed.Read More
Committee on Foreign Investment to review Smithfield deal for a second time The secondary review is expected to last 45 days. Shane O'Halloran July 24, 2013 The secondary review is expected to last 45 days.Read More
Flowers Foods completes acquisition of Hostess bakeries, bread brands The deal included five bread brands and 20 bakery facilities. July 22, 2013 The deal included five bread brands and 20 bakery facilities.Read More
Activist investor wants PepsiCo to buy Mondalez Nelson Peltz says PepsiCo should spin off its underperforming beverage unit. Shane O'Halloran July 18, 2013 Nelson Peltz says PepsiCo should spin off its underperforming beverage unit.Read More
Smithfield announces expiration of anti-trust waiting period The proposed buyout by Shuanghui International Holdings Limited has already received regulatory approval in Mexico and Poland. Shane O'Halloran July 12, 2013 The proposed buyout by Shuanghui International Holdings Limited has already received regulatory approval in Mexico and Poland.Read More
Senate Agriculture Committee holds hearing on Smithfield deal Lawmakers questioned a company official about food safety, intellectual property and other issues. Shane O'Halloran July 11, 2013 Lawmakers questioned a company official about food safety, intellectual property and other issues.Read More
California firm bids on Hostess properties Hackman Capital Acuisition Co. has bid $58.3 million for bakeries and other facilities. Shane O'Halloran July 5, 2013 Hackman Capital Acuisition Co. has bid $58.3 million for bakeries and other facilities.Read More
TECH FLASH Siemens’ purchase of Preactor will complement manufacturing operations management offerings Siemens recently acquired the UK-based manufacturer of advanced planning and scheduling software. Shane O'Halloran June 26, 2013 Analysts say the move could prompt other manufacturing operations management companies to bolster their planning and scheduling software offerings.Read More
TreeHouse Foods to pay $35 million for Cains Foods The pickle and non-dairy creamer manufacturer will acquire the shelf stable mayonnaise, dressing and sauce maker. Shane O'Halloran June 25, 2013 The pickle and non-dairy creamer manufacturer will acquire the shelf stable mayonnaise, dressing and sauce maker.Read More
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