But ag results increase 2% in the period behind higher margins and service income.

New executive previously led The NutraSweet Co.

Storage capacity to expand by 10,000 tonnes.

Dale Tremblay says company may be interested in 'on trend' products.

Tim Dodd previously led Dakota Growers Pasta Co.

Summer grain and oilseed planting in South America is moving along aggressively with improvements in soil conditions noted in Argentina over recent weeks ending a dry start to the growing season.

Concern that the proposed acquisition may reduce competition cited as the reason for the rejection.

Company promises additional A$200 million to strengthen grain storage and handling network.

Initiatives include a target of $200 million in annual run rate savings by the end of 2014.

Agency points to E10 blend wall as reason for the lower target.