Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati. Company veteran David Taylor has been named the successor to chief executive A.G. Lafley, taking the reins of the world’s largest CPG manufacturer.
Campbell Soup Company announces several strategic changes to its portfolio including:removal of artificial colors and flavors by end of fiscal 2018;simplifying recipes of existing condensed soups for kids;expanding the Plum line of organic food for babies, tots and kids; and Plum launchingGrowWell, a range of purees which provide nutrients from ingredients like chia and Greek yogurt.
Under Campbells new enterprise structure, the division will focus on building the companys scale and accelerating growth in rapidly expanding packaged fresh categories across the retail perimeter.
What have you been reading about so far in 2015? This years top 10 list includes major industry announcements (think Heinz/Kraft merger), trends in food and retail, and of course, financial success (top 100 registry).
The campaign communicates a compelling story about the wide range of Snyders of Hanover pretzel varieties and the endless ways and occasions consumers can use them.
Many small, organic food companies start with a homegrown story that appeals to its consumer base, however, major consumer goods powerhouses have been recently vacuuming up these niche players. Giants like Coke, General Mills and Kellogg have recently expanded their organic portfolios through acquisition with rumors of more to come. With the risk of being called a sell out, is teaming up with bigger companies better for growth, or is it a death sentence for these smaller players?
