Month: January 2013

Greenfield Farms Food, Inc. announced that it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of the equity interest in Ohio-based Carmela's Pizzeria.  Carmela's presently has three Dayton, Ohio area locations offering authentic New York style pizza..  In addition, Carmela's offers a full service menu for Dine In, Carry out and Delivery as well as pizza buffets in select stores.  Visit the Carmela's website at: www.carmelasohio.com. …

CME live cattle ended narrowly mixed on Wednesday, with uneasiness about futures' premium to last week's cash cattle prices eroding morning gains fueled by the U.S. fiscal deal, analysts and traders said. The price for wholesale choice beef Wednesday morning was $194.01 per cwt, down 14 cents from Monday, and select cuts jumped $1.40 to $182.45, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. …

The Hillshire Brands Company announced that Brian Davison, 47, joined the company as senior vice president, corporate strategy and development.  Davison will be responsible for acquisition, merger and divestiture activities, strategic planning and implementing high impact projects.  He joined the company on Jan. 2, and will report to Sean Connolly, chief executive officer. …