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
Dole Foods completes sale of worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh business The company plans to transition to a smaller footprint. Shane O'Halloran April 3, 2013 The company plans to transition to a smaller footprint.Read More
Twinkies, Wonder Bread sales approved An investment group and Flowers Foods were the buyers. Shane O'Halloran March 20, 2013 An investment group and Flowers Foods were the buyers.Read More
Hostess selects winning bid for Twinkies Stalking horse bidders Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. were selected. Shane O'Halloran March 13, 2013 Stalking horse bidders Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. were selected.Read More
ConAgra, Cargill and CHS announce joint venture for flour milling The new company will be called Arden Mills. Shane O'Halloran March 6, 2013 The new company will be called Arden Mills.Read More
Most Hostess brands to go to Flowers Foods The $360 million bid will be presented for approval by bankruptcy court. Shane O'Halloran March 1, 2013 The $360 million bid will be presented for approval by bankruptcy court.Read More
Key Technology and Visys announce merger Visys will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Key Technology. Shane O'Halloran February 25, 2013 Visys will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Key Technology.Read More