Mergers & Acquisitions

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announces the sale of its turkey production facility and distribution center in New Oxford, Pa., to New Oxford Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Hain Pure Protein Corp

Tween Brands announces that the president of Limited Too, Jill Dean, has resigned, effective immediately.

In a move designed to re-invigorate the stalled Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) initiatives of retailers and suppliers worldwide, SINFOS GmbH and Agentrics LLC recently formed SA2 Worldsync

In March 2007, Cadbury Schweppes plc announced that it intended to separate its confectionery and Americas Beverages businesses

Sirit Inc., a provider of radio frequency identification technology (RFID), announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RSI ID Technologies Inc.

The J.M. Smucker Company enters into an agreement to acquire Europe's Best Inc., a privately-owned company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Elizabeth Arden Inc. entered into an exclusive longterm global licensing agreement with AEFFE S.p.A. for the development, marketing and distribution of fragrance, cosmetics and skincare products with the international fashion designer Alberta Ferretti.

On Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, Scottish & Newcastle plc (S&N) accepted a $15.5 billion takeover bid from the boards of Sunrise Acquisitions Limited.