The event is part of global food systems lecture series.

Gert-jan van den Akker to return after leaving for Louis Dreyfus in 2013.

The company shuttered the facility in 2013.

The executive currently serves as president, CEO.

The company's animal nutrition business plans to move jobs to Kansas City, Kan.

Profitable segments were unable to offset the impact of charges, sluggish growth in emerging markets.

Ten positions will be affected.

He will also remain president of company’s beef business.

The US senator is concerned the deal with JBS USA will harm competition in the pork industry.

Representatives of Cargill, Walmart and other firms attend a private ceremony at the White House.