Mike Hughlett

Reporter | Food industry
Phone: 612-673-7003
Mike Hughlett covers the food industry for the Star Tribune,.including General Mills and Supervalu. Previously, he was a food reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

Recent content from Mike Hughlett

Mosaic doubles dividend as profit beats estimates

Earnings were down 22 percent from a year ago but still beat expectations as global fertilizer sales remained strong.

Updated: July 17, 2012, - 09:01 PM

General Mills sued over whether Yoplait Greek yogurt is yogurt

A lawsuit argues that Yoplait Greek yogurt doesn't meet the definition of yogurt under federal rules.

Updated: July 12, 2012, - 10:35 PM

Supervalu sale faces long odds

The company's shares lost half their value a day after it said it was exploring options. A one-piece sale is seen as unlikely.

Updated: July 12, 2012, - 09:35 PM

Supervalu stock tumbles as it shops for buyer

The Cub Foods parent hired Goldman Sachs to explore "strategic alternatives" after profit came in far less than expected. It also will stop paying a dividend.

Updated: July 12, 2012, - 09:07 AM

No rain is farmers' pain

A once-promising forecast is turning ugly for U.S. farmers, although Minnesota's crop is in better shape than most.

Updated: July 09, 2012, - 09:10 PM

Meat plant reopens in central Minnesota

The plant in Buffalo Lake was shuttered for more than three years because its well water contained arsenic.

Updated: July 06, 2012, - 08:27 PM

Star Tribune investor seeks controlling interest

Wayzata Investment Partners, by far the Star Tribune's largest stockholder, has proposed buying a controlling stake in the media company.

Updated: July 03, 2012, - 08:53 PM

General Mills aims for yogurt revival

The company beat profit expectations but faces continued challenges in its key Yoplait business.

Updated: June 28, 2012, - 12:05 PM

Crystal Sugar workers: For third time, no

63% of the locked-out workers who voted Saturday turned down latest offer, which was similar to ones they've rejected twice before.

Updated: June 24, 2012, - 06:43 AM

Hard choice for workers in lengthy lockout

After 10 months off their jobs at Crystal Sugar, 1,300 union members voted Saturday on a contract they rejected last year.

Updated: June 23, 2012, - 06:51 PM

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