H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRFT) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Company, forming the third largest food and beverage company in North America with an unparalleled portfolio of iconic brands. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously […]
ATLANTA, – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, joined by Labor Secretary Tom Perez, today announced the recipients of $200 million in competitive awards to fund and evaluate pilot projects in 10 states to help Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) participants find jobs and work toward self-sufficiency. Projects in California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, […]
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and University of Kentucky-Lexington officials today to announce the establishment of the USDA Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. The Center will use cutting-edge solutions in child nutrition to reduce child food insecurity in states with the […]
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – Land O’Lakes, Inc. is acquiring the assets of FLM+, a leading marketing communications and strategic consulting company with expertise in the agribusiness and rural community sector. The acquisition aligns the growth strategies of both companies in serving the agricultural industry. “Land O’Lakes, together with its member cooperatives, is working to build […]
WASHINGTON, – In a speech at the 2015 National Anti-Hunger Policy ConferenceThis is an external link or third-party site outside of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) website. today about the extent of childhood hunger in America and the impact of USDA programs on reducing food insecurity, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced more than […]
HERSHEY, Pa.– The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced it is demonstrating its dedication to goodness through its great-tasting, high-quality products by beginning a transition to simple and easy-to-understand ingredients. This builds and expands on Hershey’s ongoing commitment to responsibly sourcing the ingredients it uses in its product portfolio. “As consumers, our relationship with food is […]
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Following the success of its inaugural national sales show in 2014, SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today announced it will host the 2015 National Expo this August in St. Paul, Minn. This year’s event will take place from Aug. 11-13 at the RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul and is open to the […]
HOUSTON, – Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) today announced that it will contest the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) attempt to block its proposed merger with US Foods. The company said it is looking forward to a full judicial review of the significant competitive benefits of the merger. The five FTC Commissioners voted by a slim margin […]
NestlĂ© USA announced today its commitment to removing artificial flavors and FDA-certified colors, like Red 40 and Yellow 5, from all of its chocolate candy products. By the end of 2015, more than 250 products and 10 brands including NESTLÉ® BUTTERFINGER®, CRUNCH® and BABY RUTH® will be free of artificial flavors and certified colors. Products […]
Vienna, Ga. – Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is making major improvements to its Vienna, Georgia poultry plant as part of an ongoing plan to maximize efficiencies and meet growing demand for its products. The capital improvement project, valued at more than $110 million, will bolster the future of the operation and create more than […]
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