EC clears creation of Ardent Mills joint venture by US-based groups ConAgra Foods, Cargill and CHS

The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the creation of a joint venture to operate under the name of Ardent Mills S. à r. l. by ConAgra Foods Inc., Cargill Incorporated and CHS Inc of the US. ConAgra is a food company; Cargill supplies food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services; while CHS is active in the energy, grains and food sectors.