ConAgra to sell its commodities-trading business

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Funds manager Ospraie Management LLC announces it will buy ConAgra Foods Inc.'s commodities-trading unit for $2.1 billion. Article discusses the current stability of the commodities sector, commodity prices, and the expected effects of the sale on ConAgra's stock value and funding.

Acquisitions & mergers, Security and Commodity Services, Commodity contracts brokers, dealers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Forecasts and trends, Company acquisition/merger, Market trend/market analysis, CAG, Commodities industry, ConAgra Foods Inc., Commodity price indexes, Commodity markets

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Retailers' lawsuits accuse candy makers of fixing prices

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Retailers and distributor networks continue to file lawsuits in the U.S., Canada, and Europe over alleged price-fixing by candy manufacturers. Article discusses government probes into the allegations, related past lawsuits, and manufacturers' marketing and distribution practices.

Canada, Europe, Legal issues & crime, Legal/Government Regulation, Candy & other confectionery products, Chocolate and cocoa products, Confectionery, Company legal issue, Cases, Investigations, Nestle S.A., Mars Inc., HSY, Cadbury Schweppes PLC, Candy industry, Price fixing, Governmental investigations, Government investigations, The Hershey Co., Giant Eagle Inc.

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General Mills sees wealth via health: new recipe for profit, sales growth: more whole grains, less salt, fat

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By developing and marketing healthier food products, General Mills Inc. has achieved a recent growth in sales to $12.4 billion in 2007 and announces an increased profit forecast for 2008. Article discusses trends in the development, marketing, and consumption of healthy foods.

Product development, Sales, profits & dividends, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Natural foods industry, Health foods industry, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, General Mills Inc., GIS, Financial report

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