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- 1/31/2013
Avon Names Business Transformation Leader
The former J&J executive will lead Avon's Global Supply Chain organization and hold responsibility for the company's business transformation efforts.<br /> - 1/31/2013
Kraft Foods Group Appoints CMO
The company's first CMO will be responsible for building on the strength of Kraft's unrivaled brands through the development of world-class marketing and innovation.<br /> - 1/31/2013
Lindt Launches Three New Chocolate Products
<div>Lindt is also offering premium chocolate gifts from the heart, including the new Gourmet Truffles Gift Heart and LINDOR truffles, just in time for Valentine's Day.</div><br /> - 1/31/2013
Hostess Selects Stalking Horse Bid for Snack Cake Business
Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. submit a $410 million offer for the majority of the assets of the company's snack cake business, which includes both Hostess and Dolly Madison branded products, including the iconic Twinkies brand. - 1/30/2013
ConAgra Completes Acquisition of Ralcorp
<div>With 36,000 employees and sales of approximately $18 billion annually, the combined company is one of the largest packaged food companies in North America.</div><br /> - 1/30/2013
Nestle Seeks Winner for CSV Prize
Help Nestle recognize local efforts from individuals, NGOs, or small enterprises that offer innovative solutions to improve nutritional deficiencies, access to clean water or progress in rural development.<br /> - 1/30/2013
Zicam Manufacturer Installs ERP Solution
<div>Matrixx implements NetSuite to help accelerate its financial processes, improve business analytics and visibility, and reduce its IT costs.</div><br /> - 1/30/2013
Dole to Sell Worldwide Packaged Foods Business
Dole received unconditional approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to implement the sale of its worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh produce business to ITOCHU. Two lines of fresh produce business will remain with the new Dole following the the transaction: fresh fruit and fresh vegetables.<br /> - 1/29/2013
Dorel Integrates Worldwide Operations
<div>With the help of AT&T, Dorel will pursue its focus on diversity, innovation and on creating quality products and brands worldwide.</div><br /> - 1/28/2013
ScottsMiracle-Gro CFO Resigns
Dave Evans will leave his post in mid-February, but will assist in the transition.<br />