Heinz shareholders approve merger agreement 04.30.2013 By Staff A majority of shareholders voted in favor of the acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital.Read More
Sooner than planned, Penny is B.B.U. president 04.30.2013 By Josh Sosland Succession originally had been expected June 1Read More
Union issues response to Journal article 04.29.2013 By Josh Sosland Says it expects owners to respect statutory rights of all workers during the hiring, startup and beyond.Read More
Fred Penny says bread category competitive as ever 04.29.2013 By Josh Sosland Notes promotional activity tends to be driven by customers and consumers.Read More
Bimbo offering snack cake under Sara Lee brand 04.29.2013 By Josh Sosland Two companies now selling cake products under Sara Lee brand.Read More
Former Campbell Soup c.e.o. tackles leadership issues 04.29.2013 By Dan Malovany Douglas Conant urges business leaders to 'get the right people on the bus.'Read More
Kellogg to increase dividend beginning in third quarter 04.26.2013 By Eric Schroeder Dividend will climb to 46c per share from 44c per share.Read More
Gruma writes off Venezuela business 04.26.2013 By Josh Sosland Resolution published in Venezuela, accounting standards prompt action.Read More
La Boulange roll-out ‘encouraging’ for Starbucks 04.26.2013 By Eric Schroeder Company expects La Boulange products to be in all U.S. company-operated stores by end of 2014.Read More
Hostess to reopen four bakeries, relaunch snack cakes this summer 04.26.2013 By Eric Schroeder Company also says it is cutting ties with union labor.Read More