Federal criminal investigation said to be widening

Mankato, Minnesota, US, facility to cease production by mid-January

Company expects fourth-quarter rebound in ingredients business

Total still falls short of every year before 2022

Daily capacity unchanged from second quarter

Initiatives help millers, customers align with consumer expectations

Retirement of Rick Schwein also announced

Researchers note health benefits of bread, cereals

Soft volume and lack of volatility cited

Kruse also highlights risks ahead for sector