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Byron’s BBQ Partners with Blogger Ambassadors

Byron’s BBQ used popular food bloggers to encourage barbecue consumption during key selling seasons
November 23, 2015
To the delight of barbecue lovers everywhere, Byron’s BBQ joined forces with four influential food bloggers to inspire home cooks of all levels with delicious recipes and meal ideas.
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Innophos Appoints Kim Ann Mink as Chief Executive Officer

CEO Randy Gress to retire
November 20, 2015
Mr. Gress will continue to serve as Chairman during a transition period, expected to last approximately three months. After the transition period, the Company said Mr. Gress will step down as Chairman and director, and it expects Dr. Mink will be appointed to the Board of Directors.
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WhiteWave Foods Announces Leadership Appointments

Blaine McPeak will be promoted chief operating officer and will assume responsibility for all global operations
November 19, 2015
To further strengthen WhiteWave's management structure, Kevin Yost, President of Americas Fresh Foods, will be promoted to U.S. Group President of Americas Foods & Beverages, overseeing WhiteWave's U.S. businesses including Silk, So Delicious, Horizon, Wallaby Organic, Earthbound Farm and International Delight.
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ConAgra to Separate into Two Independent Companies

Conagra Brands to be a diverse portfolio of brands; Lamb Weston to be a foodservice supplier of frozen potatoes
November 18, 2015
Immediately following the transaction, which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2016, ConAgra Foods shareholders will own shares of both independent companies. The transaction is expected to be structured as a spin-off of the Lamb Weston business, tax-free to the Company and its shareholders.
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Glanbia agrees to acquire “thinkThin” for $217 million

thinkThin will increase Glanbia Performance Nutrition’s presence in the bar category and provide exposure to the rapidly expanding nutrition bar segment
November 16, 2015
Glanbia plc announced that it has agreed to acquire thinkThin, LLC (“thinkThin”) for a cash consideration of $217 million (the “Transaction”).
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Kroger, Roundy’s announce merger agreement

Kroger plans to finance the transaction with debt and refinance Roundy's existing debt of $646 million based on market conditions
November 16, 2015
The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, and Roundy’s Inc., Milwaukee, announced a definitive merger agreement on Nov. 11 under which Kroger will purchase all outstanding shares of Roundy’s for $3.60 per share in cash. The terms of the agreement were unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies.
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Health Risks Associated with Eating Certain Foods

Consumers appear unfazed by new research linking particular foods with health conditions
November 13, 2015
A World Health Organization study showing a link between processed and red meat consumption and cancer raises the question, will consumers reduce their intake of these foods?
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Gorton's Seafood Moves to Fewer Ingredients

Gorton's to simplify ingredients and introduce new, cleaner recipes for all of its products by the end of 2017
November 13, 2015
And today, in an effort to bring such ingredients to the forefront, Gorton's announced a commitment to simplify ingredients and introduce new, cleaner recipes for all of the brand's items by the end of 2017.
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