Archives for February 27, 2008

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ConAgra builds bulk in potato processing

By  staff reporter

ConAgra Foods' acquisition of privately-held vegetable processor Watts Brothers will strengthening its existing potato activities under the Lamb Weston potato brand in North America, says the company.

Heinz margins dip over higher costs

By  Charlotte Eyre

An increase in commodity and marketing costs led Heinz to yesterday report slightly lower margins for the third quarter 2008, despite sales and operating profit growth.