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Consumer

Wendy’s Squares Up to Nelson Peltz’s Takeover Attempt

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Shares of Wendy’s, which had fallen about 25% from the beginning of the year through Tuesday’s close, popped 15% Wednesday.

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Consumer

Danone’s Watershed Moment Puts Mineral H₂O in the Spotlight

Nestlé, meanwhile, is looking to offload 50% of its water business in a shift away from capital-intensive, lower-growth segments.

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Industries

Trump Meets with Farmers as Soaring Fuel, Fertilizer Prices Strain Food Supply Chain

Midwest farmers told the Des Moines Register that they’re already being quoted fertilizer prices that are up 40% from the fall.

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Industries

World’s Largest Pork Producer Plans Billion-Dollar South Dakota Revamp

Smithfield Foods announced plans to build a “new state-of-the-art” $1.3 billion processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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