Mergers & Acquisitions

Panasonic’s recent equity investment in Blue Yonder gives it a 20% minority ownership stake and one seat on the Blue Yonder board of directors.

The former Tyson president also held roles with Newell Brands and Kraft Foods Group.

Progressive Grocer released its annual ranking of food and consumables retailers, and this year’s list looks a little different. 

Danone acquired WhiteWave Foods in 2016 as part of a $12.5 billion deal and is developing a strategy to meet the rising demand of consumers adopting flexitarian diets.

Nicolas Krantz brings over 25 years of CPG industry and financial experience to Corby by way of Pernod Ricard.

Product information and syndication provider Syndigo has acquired Kwikee, a management and distribution platform for branded product content.

Consumer The company reported organic sales growth in Q1, but Nestle SA CEO Mark Schneider tempered the news with a reminder of the extreme uncertainty facing the industry.

The scale and breadth of the current challenges can seem overwhelming, but business leaders do not have the luxury of time in developing a response. Societies need their help managing the immediate emergency.