The M&A environment for consumer markets companies is primed for a resurgence in the next two to three years, according to KPMG LLP. Nearly 70 percent of respondents in a recent survey expect their companies to make at least one acquisition in 2012, compared with 57 percent in 2011. Here's a recap of recent M&A activity in consumer goods.
The executive joins the company from Unilever where he served as CEO North America, overlooking Unilever's operations in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
Healthy Choice has changed the reputation of frozen foods - revamping over the years based on direct consumer feedback for fewer, fresher-tasting ingredients.
Domiciling Coffee & Tea in the Netherlands allows management to be close to its key Western European markets and effectively manage its global portfolio.
The expansion builds on SC Johnson's Windex Mini concentrated refill pilot, launched in July 2011, which aimed to create dialogue and engage consumers.
