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.
As CEO, Rayburn will oversee the companys reorganization under Chapter 11 as well as overall corporate strategy and ongoing negotiations with the companys unions.
A former PepsiCo executive rejoins the company as Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo Americas Foods. Meanwhile, current PepsiCo Americas Foods CEO John Compton has been named to a new position.
Domiciling Coffee & Tea in the Netherlands allows management to be close to its key Western European markets and effectively manage its global portfolio.
