Mexico’s Sigma makes offer to acquire Spain’s Campofrio 11.15.2013 By Staff Offer represents Sigma's first attempt to acquire a European processing firm after making several acquisitions in Mexico and in the United States.Read More
Done deal: Smithfield shareholders approve merger 09.24.2013 By Keith Nunes With the acquisition Shuanghui International Holdings expands its global reach.Read More
Starboard switches sides -- Will vote for Smithfield deal 09.23.2013 By Keith Nunes The investor now says it will approve Shuanghui's acquisition of the world's largest pork processor.Read More
Shuanghui, Smithfield deal clears another hurdle 09.09.2013 By Keith Nunes Groups receive approval from Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.Read More
Pork weakness hurts Smithfield earnings 09.06.2013 By Staff Net income dropped 36% in the first quarter.Read More
Shareholder may raise bid for Smithfield Foods 09.03.2013 By Keith Nunes Starboard Value L.P. said it has 'written indications of interest' in various Smithfield Foods assets.Read More
Big deals, baby meals among acquisition highlights in the second quarter 07.30.2013 By Staff Campbell Soup Co., Hain Celestial Group and Danone among companies to buy organic baby food brands during the quarter.Read More
Smithfield deal concerns lawmakers 07.11.2013 By Keith Nunes July 10 hearing highlights congressional concern regarding the proposed acquisition of Smithfield Foods by Shuanghui International.Read More
Kraft Foods prevails in Cracker Barrel trademark dispute 07.02.2013 By Keith Nunes Kraft Foods Group has won a preliminary injunction preventing Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, Inc. from introducing branded meats at retail under a licensing agreement.Read More
Shareholder seeks better deal for Smithfield 06.17.2013 By Keith Nunes Starboard Value estimates breaking up the world's largest pork processor to be worth $9 billion to $10.8 billion.Read More