Finance & Capital Management

The company announces that Grant F. Reid, current Global President of Mars Chocolate, has been named by the Mars Board of Directors to take over the Office of the President on January 2, 2015.

The support will include early management of food safety issues and collaboration with local universities, research institutes and government agencies on food safety issues.

Under the terms of the agreement, Genpact Limited will help Hillshire Brands transform and run its finance and accounting (F&A) operations.

Starbucks is named one of the worlds most ethical companies, while Howard Schultz is honored as one of the "worlds greatest leaders" and earns a top-10 spot on an employee-rated survey of executives.

The partnership leverages Steve Madden's global brand building expertise, strategic vision and relationships to collaborate with Atwood on the design, production, marketing and distribution of B Brian Atwood footwear and handbags.

The global strategy integrates sustainability, health and wellness, community and safety initiatives.

As part of a larger, more diversified organization, ChiquitaFyffes will become the largest global entity in the banana category with sales of more than 160 million boxes annually.

The merger will create a diversified network that includes over 2,400 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 20 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 dedicated and loyal employees. No store closures are expected as a result of this transaction.