Liz Claiborne Better Manages Global NetworkA new IP solution from Verizon Business will connect operations in 25 countries globally. Manufacturing Unemployment Rates RiseIn an uncertain economy, CG companies are looking to consolidate and cut costs. But with consolidation, so come facility closures and job cuts. For the month of July, manufacturing employment fell by 35,000, bringing losses over the past 12 months to 383,000. Chiquita Sells German Distribution Business Previously announced Chiquita acquisition comes to a close for $92 million. Anheuser-Busch Revises Retirement Plan Anheuser-Busch announces a retirement buyout plan for salaried employees. Pilgrim's Pride to Idle Chicken Processing Plants As part of an ongoing effort to operate more efficiently and return to profitability, Pilgrim's Pride will idle plants in Clinton, Ark. and Bossier City, La. Green Mountain Coffee Plans Future Facility A new site in Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley of East Tennessee will be the latest in a series of expansions for Green Mountain Coffee. Nestle UK Builds New Online Store The Nestle UK online store redesign was completed within six weeks. EDS Stockholders Approve Merger with HP EDS currently anticipates that the merger with HP will close in the third quarter of 2008. Ralcorp Announces Completion of Post Cereals Merger The merger is valued at approximately $2.6 billion and includes brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, Pebbles and Post Raisin Bran, among others. Campbell Agrees to Sells French Condiments Business Campbell agrees to divest its Generale Condimentaire business in France, to focus on its simple meals category. First Previous 115 116 117 118 119 Next Last
