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- 8/6/2014
J. M. Smucker Acquires Sahale Snacks
Sahale's net sales are projected to be approximately $50 million for the 2014 calendar year, primarily in the club, convenience, and grocery retail channels. - 8/4/2014
Coca-Cola Invests Additional $5B in Africa
The investment, to be made over the next six years, increases its total announced investment in Africa to $17 billion from 2010 to 2020. - 8/3/2014
P&G to Shed Up to 100 Brands
The company will sell or exit 90 to 100 brands in a bold attempt to refocus the business on 70 to 80 remaining best-selling brand names. "Less will be much more," CEO A.G. Lafley told analysts. - 8/3/2014
Reckitt Benckiser, Facebook Form Innovative Global Partnership
The two companies have committed to integrating members of their global sales, marketing and creative teams to connect brands, like Lysol, Mucinex, MegaRed and Air Wick, with people on Facebook to bring them innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes. - 7/31/2014
Mars Completes P&G Pet Food Deal
Mars will also exercise the option to purchase P&G's pet food business in more regions to reinforce the company's strategic intent to build its presence in emerging markets. - 7/31/2014
Target Gains CEO from PepsiCo
As Targets new CEO, Brian Cornells top priorities will be accelerating the companys performance and advancing Targets omnichannel evolution. - 7/30/2014
Nestle Creates a Learning App for Kids
Nestls milk drink brand Nido creates a free interactive educational app to encourage children to read, stick to daily routines, like brushing their teeth and improve their memory and attention. - 7/30/2014
Mondelez Appoints Chief Growth Officer
The role integrates multiple growth drivers to accelerate the expansion of global innovation platforms, Power Brands and breakthrough technologies. - 7/29/2014
Crocs Appoints VP of Retail for NA
The exec comes most recently from Reebok and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the retail footprint in North America, including the entire fleet of full-price and outlet stores. - 7/29/2014
Lifeway Foods Brings Kefir to Canada
Lifeway's entry into the Canadian market marks the company's second international expansion in 14 months, following the 2013 introduction of its frozen kefir products in the UK.