WASHINGTON, – This week, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack joined President Obama, members of Congress and other U.S. government officials to welcome African heads of state and government leaders for the first-ever Africa Leaders Summit. At the Summit, Vilsack announced four new partners in the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition […]
CAMDEN, N.J., – Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced plans to launch more than 200 new products in fiscal 2015 to meet consumers’ changing tastes, preferences and needs. During a presentation with investors, President and Chief Executive Officer Denise Morrison shared her perspective on the state of the packaged food industry and the consumer environment. […]
As AGCO’s newest core brand, GSI’s long and proud history of supporting farmers has accelerated as a member of the AGCO family. Together AGCO and GSI continue to demonstrate that they are aggressive global innovators of agricultural solutions, offering technology based products that impact many sectors of the agricultural industry. GSI is the leading manufacturer […]
WASHINGTON, – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced continued progress in implementing provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill that will strengthen and expand insurance coverage options for farmers and ranchers. The new Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO), available through the federal crop insurance program and set to begin with the 2015 crop year, is […]
MINNEAPOLIS– SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU), one of the nation’s leading grocery wholesalers, today announced that it has begun supplying the first of 18 Rainbow stores that are being acquired as part of the transactions that were announced May 7 between Roundy’s and a consortium of SUPERVALU and independent retailers. Following the store conversions, SUPERVALU will […]
CINCINNATI and BOCA RATON, Fla., — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Vitacost.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: VITC), a leading online retailer of healthy living products, today announced a definitive merger agreement under which Kroger will purchase all outstanding shares of Vitacost.com for $8.00 per share in cash, or approximately $280 million. The purchase price represents a […]
DECATUR, Ill., – Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) today announced that it is acquiring WILD Flavors GmbH, giving ADM the ability to offer food and beverage companies a comprehensive suite of systems to enhance and improve their products. In an all-cash transaction valued at approximately €2.3 billion enterprise value, ADM will pay €2.2 billion […]
WASHINGTON, – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that approximately $13 million in Farm Bill funding is now available for organic certification cost-share assistance, making certification more accessible than ever for small certified producers and handlers. “Consumer demand for organic products is surging across the country,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack. “To meet this […]
Welcome to the future of agricultural technology! AGCO’s Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) department is dedicated to providing high-tech solutions for professional farmers feeding the world, and on July 9, 2013 ATS announced an important milestone in carrying out that vision. Introducing FuseTM Technologies: a new global corporate initiative that encompasses all aspects of AGCO’s technology […]
Summer is in full swing. It’s the time of year we get to relax a bit, spend time outdoors, and enjoy simple pleasures with family and friends. All along the way, traditional summer favorites – like soda, snacks and beer – will be must-have favorites at summer celebrations, get-togethers and other seasonal demand moments. So […]