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Why does everyone want Hillshire these days?

May 29, 2014
There's a bidding war for the maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and Ball Park hot dogs.

Salad dressing + pickles; cake mix + prepared meats

May 12, 2014
A $4.23 billion deal will bring together Hillshire Brands and Pinnacle Foods.