Tyson raises stakes with $6.8 billion bid for Hillshire 05.29.2014 By Monica Watrous Offer comes two days after Pilgrim's Pride's $6.4 billion proposal to buy Hillshire.Read More
‘Synergies’ at the center of Pilgrim’s interest in Hillshire Brands 05.28.2014 By Keith Nunes If approved, the acquisition would make Pilgrim's Pride the fifth largest company in the North American meat and poultry industry.Read More
UPDATE: Hillshire Brands to review Pilgrim’s proposal 05.27.2014 By Keith Nunes Financial analysts speculate other bidders may emerge for the value-added meat processor.Read More
Pilgrim’s Pride bids to acquire Hillshire Brands for $6.4 billion 05.27.2014 By Keith Nunes The bid by Pilgrim's Pride is contingent on Hillshire Brands terminating its agreement to acquire Pinnacle Foods.Read More
Protein trend, piglet virus both impacting Tyson Foods’ strategy 05.22.2014 By Keith Nunes Consumers are demanding more protein, but supply challenges are hindering growth.Read More
Hillshire shooting for the center 05.13.2014 By Keith Nunes If approved, the acquisition of Pinnacle Foods will transition Hillshire Brands into a branded food company.Read More
Hillshire Brands to acquire Pinnacle Foods for $6.6 billion 05.12.2014 By Keith Nunes New Hillshire Brands will have a strengthened position in frozen foods.Read More
Hillshire to expand Van’s healthy halo 05.07.2014 By Keith Nunes The health and wellness credentials Van's Natural Foods brings to Hillshire Brands is a key to the acquisition.Read More
Convenience products propel Hillshire Brands 05.06.2014 By Monica Watrous Company delivered 3.4% growth in sales during the third quarter.Read More
Demand for meat protein strong despite price hikes 05.05.2014 By Keith Nunes Chicken soars for Tyson Foods as concern grows about impact of piglet virus in the U.S.Read More