Consumer Affairs & Relations

The Coca-Cola Company and Honest Tea Inc. have completed an agreement resulting in Coca-Cola holding approximately 40 percent interest in the fast-growing maker of certified organic beverages, including the best-selling Honest Tea

The Alberto-Culver Company appoints Gina Boswell to the position of president of global brands. Reporting to V. James Marino, president and chief executive officer, Boswell will oversee global brands such as Alberto V05, TRESemme, St. Ives and Nexxus, research and development, and consumer insights.

Unilever announces that Mike Bauer will retire from the role of vice presidentand general manager, Spreads, Dressings & Beverages, after 31 years with the company.

The Warnaco Group Inc. sells its Anne Cole, Cole of California and Catalina businesses to In Mocean Group LLC for total consideration of approximately $26 million.

The HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers, a national grassroots drunk driving prevention organization, is teaming up with Coors Brewing Company to reward safe driving and alcohol responsibility.

Craftmade International Inc. enters into an agreement with Woodard LLC and CC Industries to acquire substantially all of the assets of Woodard LLC, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of a broad line of outdoor furniture products and related accessories.

Del Monte Foods Company appoints William-Sonoma executive Sharon L. McCollam to its Board of Directors.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announced that O.B. Goolsby Jr., president and chief executive officer, passed away on Monday, December 17, after suffering a massive stroke last Saturday while on a hunting trip in south Texas.