Earnings slip as sales climb slightly higher.

The all-cash transaction is valued at $575 million.

UFCW reports "historic" turnout for contract vote.

The proposed deal averts a potential labor strike.

The deal with Céu Azul is worth more than $100 million.

Andrews specializes in portion cutting and further processing of meats for domestic and international restaurant and foodservice customers.

Health-care benefits remain a sticking point.

The vote is scheduled for June 27-28.

The incident occurred at the Greeley, Colo., facility.

Hillshire's ratings unaffected by takeover bid — for now