JBS once again featured in the week’s industry headlines, with news the meat giant’s chairman had resigned to be replaced by a former Procter & Gamble executive. Conagra Brands was reported to have approached US peer Pinnacle Foods over a possible takeover, while one deal the company was the sale of its cooking oil brand Wesson to J.M. Smucker.
JBS names Tarek Farahat as new chairman
Brazil-based meat giant JBS has announced the appointment of former Procter & Gamble executive Tarek Farahat as chairman of the embattled group after the resignation of Joesley Batista.
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Conagra stays mum on ‘interest in Pinnacle Foods’
Conagra Brands today (1 June) declined to comment on a report it has made an approach to buy US peer Pinnacle Foods.
Smucker to buy Wesson oil brand from Conagra
J.M. Smucker has struck a deal to buy the Wesson cooking oil brand from US peer Conagra Brands for around US$285m.
Aryzta continues to feel pressure in North America
Aryzta, the Swiss bakery specialist, continued to see a weak performance in North America place pressure on its top line during its third quarter.
Dr Oetker acquires Mexico’s Grupo Rexal
German food group Dr Oetker is expanding its presence in the Mexican market, through the acquisition of baking company Grupo Rexal.
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