Pinnacle Foods is buying Boulder Brands for about $710 million in a move that adds a line of health and wellness food brands to Pinnacle's offerings that include Birds Eye frozen foods, Duncan Hines frosting and cake mixes.

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To the delight of barbecue lovers everywhere, Byron’s BBQ joined forces with four influential food bloggers to inspire home cooks of all levels with delicious recipes and meal ideas.

Mr. Gress will continue to serve as Chairman during a transition period, expected to last approximately three months. After the transition period, the Company said Mr. Gress will step down as Chairman and director, and it expects Dr. Mink will be appointed to the Board of Directors.

To further strengthen WhiteWave's management structure, Kevin Yost, President of Americas Fresh Foods, will be promoted to U.S. Group President of Americas Foods & Beverages, overseeing WhiteWave's U.S. businesses including Silk, So Delicious, Horizon, Wallaby Organic, Earthbound Farm and International Delight.

Immediately following the transaction, which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2016, ConAgra Foods shareholders will own shares of both independent companies. The transaction is expected to be structured as a spin-off of the Lamb Weston business, tax-free to the Company and its shareholders.

At stake was more than $1 million in cash prizes plus awards of services, staffing and software.

Built and financed by American Crystal Sugar Company, the $40 million facility will be operated by USC, who will manage the sales and distribution to customers in the area.

Glanbia plc announced that it has agreed to acquire thinkThin, LLC (“thinkThin”) for a cash consideration of $217 million (the “Transaction”).