No. 4 packer National Beef Inc. announces plan for initial public stock offeringOctober 13th, 2009 National Beef Inc. announces plan to go publicKANSAS CITY, Mo.
Brazilian beef producer JBS to become world's largest meat maker with Pilgrim's Pride dealSeptember 16th, 2009 Brazil beef producer to be world's largest meat coMILWAUKEE — A Brazilian meat conglomerate could leap ahead of American meat producer Tyson Foods Inc. to become the world's largest meat company with two deals announced Wednesday that would expand its interests in beef, dairy and chicken.
Brazilian beef producer JBS to buy majority of Pilgrim's Pride out of bankruptcy for $800MSeptember 16th, 2009 JBS to take $800M stake in Pilgrim's PrideMILWAUKEE — Chicken producer Pilgrim's Pride Corp. confirmed Tuesday that Brazilian beef producer JBS SA will buy a majority stake in the company for $800 million in a deal that will let Pilgrim's Pride emerge from bankruptcy protection.
Brazilian beef producer JBS to buy majority of Pilgrim's Pride out of bankruptcy in $2.8B dealSeptember 16th, 2009 JBS to take stake in Pilgrim's Pride in $2.8B dealNEW YORK — Chicken producer Pilgrim's Pride Corp. confirmed Tuesday that Brazilian beef producer JBS SA will buy a majority stake in the company in a deal that values the company at $2.8 billion.
Officials say at least 28 sick from recalled ground beef from Calif companyAugust 8th, 2009 Officials: 28 sick from Calif. beef in 3 statesSAN FRANCISCO — Health officials in three Western states said Friday at least 28 people have reported illnesses tied to recalled ground beef that may be tainted with salmonella.
Officials say at least 27 reported illnesses tied to ground beef from California companyAugust 8th, 2009 Officials: At least 27 ill from Calif. beefVISALIA, Calif.
Officials say at least 9 reported illnesses tied to ground beef from Calif. companyAugust 7th, 2009 Officials: 9 sick from Calif. beef problemVISALIA, Calif.
Brazilian singer claims flight attendants called him racial slurs, stabbed producer with penAugust 3rd, 2009 Singer claims racial slurs, pen stabbing on flightMIAMI — A Brazilian singer's lawsuit claims flight attendants called him racial slurs on a trip from New York to his home county and that his producer was stabbed with a sharp pen. Dudu Nobre, his wife and the producer filed the lawsuit against American Airlines last week, seeking $4 million in damages.
Pilgrim's Pride idles chicken processing plants in Ala., Ga.July 24th, 2009 Pilgrim's Pride idles chicken plants in Ala., Ga.ATHENS, Ala. — Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
Visa sells more $1 billion worth of shares in Brazilian business under IPOJuly 1st, 2009 Visa sells shares of Brazilian business under IPOSAN FRANCISCO — Visa Inc. on Wednesday said that through its international subsidiary, it has sold roughly 136.5 million shares of its Brazilian business in connection with its initial public offering.
JBS Swift Beef Co. expands beef recall over possible E. coli contaminationJune 28th, 2009 JBS Swift Beef Co. expands beef recallGREELEY, Colo.
Man accused of urinating on several people during Detroit-area gay pride eventJune 11th, 2009 Man accused of urinating on people at festivalFERNDALE, Mich. — A 31-year-old Detroit man faces a misdemeanor assault and battery charge after allegedly urinating on several people during an annual gay pride event.
Ark city sues Pilgrim's Pride for $28M over idled plant, accuses company of price manipulationJune 2nd, 2009 Ark. city sues Pilgrim's Pride over idled plantLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The city of Clinton sued Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
US trade chief: Beef deal with EU is close, could herald start of end for other disputesMay 11th, 2009 US trade chief: beef deal with EU '99 pct there'GENEVA — A top U.S. trade official says a long-running trade clash between the United States and the European Union over hormone-treated U.S.
Chicken producer Pilgrim's Pride, now in bankruptcy, posts narrower 2nd-quarter lossMay 8th, 2009 Pilgrim's Pride 2Q loss narrows as costs dropPITTSBURG, Texas — Chicken producer Pilgrim's Pride Corp., which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, said Thursday its second-quarter loss narrowed as costs declined in its chicken business. The Pittsburg, Texas-based company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday that it lost $58.8 million, or 79 cents a share, in the three-month period that ended March 28.
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