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Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A dozen years after a customer revolt forced Monsanto to ditch its genetically engineered potato, an Idaho company aims to resurrect high-tech spuds. In May, tuber processing giant J.R. Simplot Co. asked the U.S. government to...Tags: Potatoes, Washington, DC, Allergies, Health and Safety at Work, Food and Drug Administration
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Naperville Central honors notable alumni
When Dave Linne graduated from Naperville Central High School he couldn't wait to leave the western suburbs. But years later looking back at his career writing ads for McDonald's, Kraft, Disney, Pepsi, Nintendo, Hallmark and more, he realized the impact...Tags: Entertainment, Naperville Central High School, Nintendo Company Ltd., Northwestern University, Music
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Hostess Finds Savior In Greenwich Billionaire
Dean Metropoulos may not be a household name, but the food industry veteran's reach extends from the pantry to the refrigerator to the freezer. Metropoulos, who works with his sons Daren and Evan, has teamed up with longtime partner Apollo Global...Tags: Pinnacle Foods Incorporated, Consumer Goods Industries, Bankruptcy, Hostess Brands, Inc., Blackstone Group, L.P.
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A closer look at how a corporate tax loophole works in Florida
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTwo weeks after the Orlando Sentinel reported that at least a hundred — and potentially far more — big companies have been reducing their Florida corporate-income taxes through an apparent “loophole” in state law, the Florida... -
Northeast South Dakota upbeat about beef, corn
Northeast South Dakota pulled off a bigger crop in 2012 than anyone projected, as crops pulled subsoil moisture for respectable yields. With recent snows, farmers are more optimistic about going for the golden corn crop again in 2013. Agweek made a...Tags: Plant Openings, South Dakota State University, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, Weather
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In the food business, it's survival of the largest
(MCT) - When ConAgra ponied up about $5 billion for St. Louis-based Ralcorp recently, the Omaha-based conglomerate did something that food companies have been doing for a while: It got a lot bigger. ConAgra Foods Inc., which produces some 60 brand...Tags: Culture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Consumer Goods Industries, Consumers, Ralcorp Holdings Incorporated
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ASK JEFF : Add food to area's industry
Coming off the Thanksgiving holiday and heading into the Christmas season, many of us have food on our mind. A few of us, me included, had a few too many turkey sandwiches and pieces of pie while gathering with friends and family over the holiday. The...
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ConAgra bets on store brands with Ralcorp deal
NEW YORK (AP) - ConAgra Foods is set to become the country's biggest maker of private-label foods, with its $5 billion purchase of Ralcorp expanding its stake in the fast-growing market for cereals, crackers and other packaged foods sold under store...Tags: Kroger Company, McDonald's, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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Powerball jackpot jumps to record $550 million, drawing Wednesday
The jackpot for the Powerball lottery soared on Wednesday to a record $550 million and could increase again by the time the winning numbers are drawn on Wednesday, a lottery official said. The payout jumped nearly $200 million due to brisk ticket sales...
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Big winners share lessons, risks of $500M Powerball win
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — So you just won the $500 million Powerball jackpot, the second highest in lottery history. Now what? Perhaps it's time for a tropical vacation or a new car. There are bills to pay, loans to settle, debts to square. Past...
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Chef Boyardee owner ConAgra makes huge $6.8-billion bet
ConAgra Foods Inc. makes some of the best-known packaged food brands around, including Chef Boyardee, Hebrew National, Hunt’s, Orville Redenbacher’s, Reddi-wip and Slim Jim. But these days, the money is in private grocery store labels,...
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Millions chase record $425M Powerball jackpot
CHICAGO (AP) — Eight months after a trio of ticket buyers split a $656 million Mega Millions jackpot to set a world lottery record, Powerball is offering up a prize that would be the second highest. The $425 million jackpot, the largest in...
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