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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
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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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
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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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
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