The takeover battles for Chiquita Brands International and for Hillshire Brands were among the stories that grabbed your interest in 2014. Click on the headlines for more.
UPDATE: Cutrale, Safra criticise Chiquita rejection
Brazilian juice maker Cutrale Group and investment firm Safra Group hit out at Chiquita Brands International for rejecting their takeover offer, arguing the move was a sign of the produce giant’s record of destroying value for investors.
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Mengniu upbeat on growth prospects as earnings rise
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ABF to acquire Dorset Cereals
Associated British Foods is understood to have entered an agreement to acquire upmarket cereal brand Dorset Cereals.
United Biscuits to cut jobs at UK plant
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FrieslandCampina, Huishan in infant-formula JV talks
Dutch dairy firm FrieslandCampina has announced it has entered into discussions with China Huishan Dairy Holdings Company for an infant-formula joint venture.
