Finance & Capital Management

Nestle Celebrates 100 Years in India

Nestls first sales agents in India began work in Chennai and Kolkata in 1912. Today, the company directly employs 6,000 people in India and more than half a million indirectly.
Campbell Soup Company Appoints President

The candidate comes to Campbells with marketing, sales and management roles from the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Del Monte Strikes Long-Term Logistics Deal

With the new long-term agreement, Transplace will continue to provide Del Monte with strategic expertise in transportation management and logistics.
Hostess Brands Reorganizes under Chapter 11

The company receives a commitment for $75 million in DIP financing, and proposes a transformative business plan.
Sara Lee Selects Former Campbell Exec as CEO

The executive will serve as chief executive officer of MeatCo (Sara Lees North American Meats business) following the spin off of its International Coffee and Tea business.
Sara Lee to Acquire Tea Forte

With this acquisition Sara Lee strengthens its expertise and presence in the fast-growing segment of luxury teas.
J. M. Smucker Completes Acquisition of Sara Lee Coffee Business

In addition, the companies entered into a long-term innovation partnership to collaborate on liquid coffee technology for the foodservice market.
Liz Claiborne Inc. to Become Fifth & Pacific Companies

The name change comes after the sale of the Liz Claiborne namesake brand to J.C. Penney, among other recent transactions.

Former Ben & Jerry's Exec Named Stonyfield CEO