Kristie Juster will be leading Conair as its new president and CEO. She takes on the role on January 8, replacing Ron Diamond, who held the position since 2018.
Danone is stepping back from its U.S.-based premium organic dairy category. It sold off the segment of business to U.S. investment firm Platinum Equity.
Unilever is continuing to optimize its brand portfolio with the purchase of premium hair care brand K18. Meanwhile, the company is selling off personal care brand, Elida Beauty.
La Colombe will function as an independent brand; however, Chobani has stated there will be “collaboration and knowledge sharing” between the two companies.
Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) is seeing early success from its R&D Accelerator program, established last year to bring products to market much more quickly.
The appointments are part of the company’s enterprise strategy, Accelerate, which focuses on brand building, targeted innovation, and increased investments in growth initiatives.