OMAHA, Neb.- ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) reported results for the fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended May 31, 2015. Highlights: Diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.47 per share as reported, vs. a loss of $(0.95) a year ago. After adjusting for items impacting comparability, diluted EPS of $0.59 this quarter was ahead of $0.55 […]
WASHINGTON, – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for funding under a program that supports the production of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased product manufacturing. “This critical financing will enhance our efforts to build a robust, rural bioeconomy by helping to expand the availability of biobased products and to […]
MOFFETT FIELD, California, —Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden and NASA Deputy Administrator Dava Newman today announced an expanded partnership between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) designed to better protect America’s working lands, predict and prevent natural disasters, and inspire young people to pursue careers in […]
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – General Mills today unveiled its line-up of new products set debut this summer. Leading this collection is a host of new products to align with growing consumer interest in wellness, including new Yoplait Plenti, Nature Valley Toasted Oats Muesli, and Annie’s organic soups. The company’s broad portfolio of new products can be […]
PITTSBURGH and NORTHFIELD, Ill. – July 1, 2015 – Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRFT) shareholders today voted to approve the previously announced merger agreement providing for the creation of The Kraft Heinz Company. In a preliminary count of the voting results, more than 98 percent of votes cast at the special meeting voted in favor […]
ATLANTA and CORONA, CA., – The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) and Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) announced today the closing of the previously announced strategic partnership related to an equity investment, business transfers and expanded distribution in the global energy drink category. As a result of the transaction, The Coca-Cola Company now owns an approximate […]
WASHINGTON, – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $17.5 million in financial and technical assistance to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on private and tribal agricultural lands. “USDA has leveraged partnerships to accomplish a great deal on America’s wetlands over the past two decades, Vilsack said. […]
SMITHFIELD, Va., June 22, 2015 – Smithfield Foods’ Hog Production Division, Murphy-Brown, LLC, and Tyton BioEnergy Systems announced today a research partnership to develop new applications for Tyton’s dedicated, non-smoking tobacco crop and the resulting soil amendment, filtration, and feed products within Smithfield’s hog production processes. The companies are pursuing mutual goals of protecting the […]
SPRINGDALE, Ark., — Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission has approved the sale of Tyson Foods, Inc.’s (NYSE:TSN) poultry business in Mexico to Pilgrim’s Pride, which is part of a wholly-owned subsidiary of JBS SA (BM&FBovespa – Novo Mercado:JBSS3) (OTCQX:JBSAY). The commission, which has been reviewing the transaction, recently voted to permit the deal to proceed. […]
CHICAGO, —Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) announced today that it has acquired tree nut and seed processing assets and operations in Modesto, California, from California Gold Almonds, adding critical processing capacity on top of ADM’s existing West Coast nut operations in Lodi and Stockton. Under the terms of the deal, ADM is acquiring the […]
