Finance & Capital Management

McCormick Makes Sweet Acquisition

McCormick & Company Inc. recently purchased the shares of Billy Bee Honey Products Ltd. for $75 million in cash.
P&G Pilot Project Supports Growing Data Warehouse

The Procter & Gamble Company enlists SAND/DNA for SAP BI from SAND Technology Inc. to more efficiently and cost-effectively manage its multi-terabyte SAP NetWeaver BI 7.0 data warehouse.
Pilgrim's Pride Exits Turkey Business

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announces the sale of its turkey production facility and distribution center in New Oxford, Pa., to New Oxford Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Hain Pure Protein Corp
Cadbury Schweppes Reveals Demerger Details

In March 2007, Cadbury Schweppes plc announced that it intended to separate its confectionery and Americas Beverages businesses
Hershey Appoints Chief People Officer

Charlene H. Binder is joining The Hershey Company as senior vice president, chief people officer, effective March 24.
J.M. Smucker Acquires Europe's Best Frozen Fruits and Vegetables

The J.M. Smucker Company enters into an agreement to acquire Europe's Best Inc., a privately-owned company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.
Under Armour Names Chief Financial Officer

Under Armour Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Wayne Marino is named to the newly-created position of chief operating officer.
Diageo Appoints Chief Information Officer

Diageo, a premium drinks business, appoints Brian Franz as chief information officer.

Catching Up With Joe Wisdo, Former Senior Director, Customer e-Business and Knowledge Management at Pfizer Consumer Healthcare