Corporate Governance

Procter & Gamble and Whirlpool identified a number of trends that prompted the development of their newest innovation, SWASH.

With so many Americans looking for the cause of obesity, food and beverage companies are taking the heat and the blame. Activist groups and individuals are targeting companies and products as THE reason that obesity exists. While we know healthy eating is essential for living a healthy life, there is much more to the story.

The acquired business will become part of the Home Solutions segment with Contigo and Avex joining the company's Rubbermaid, Calphalon, Goody and Levolor brands.

The focus is on developing high-quality products for Chinese consumers including snacks, convenient meals, yogurt and super-premium ice cream.

Following the transaction, RAI is projected to have over $11 billion in revenues and approximately $5 billion in operating income.

Flowers Foods names a new EVP and COO, a President of Flowers Bakeries (DSD operating segment), and an SVP of Flowers Bakeries West Coast region.

Thank you for attending the live TPM Share Group meeting on June 9, 2014 in NYC. It was wonderful to reconnect in person with everyone. We hope that you found the session to be both enjoyable and valuable.

The addition of the Russell Stover and Whitman's brands are expected to perfectly complement Lindt & Sprngli's existing chocolate portfolio and make the company the No. 3 North American chocolate manufacturer.