Many years of success brought Patagonia to a juncture where it became necessary to review the effectiveness of business processes and infrastructures in a way that would allow it remain true to its mission of supporting the environment.
With annual sales of approximately $325 million, the acquisition accelerates Heinzs growth in Latin America and gives the company its first major business in Brazil.
The New Year has been saturated with news of high-ranking CG executives either being promoted or moving on to new companies. Among the changes were CIO appointments at H.J. Heinz and MillerCoors. Here's a pocket guide to who has gone where.
Effective August 16, 2011, Richard K. Smucker will become the sole Chief Executive Officer of the company. Timothy P. Smucker will continue to serve the company as Chairman of the Board.
General Mills reports significant progress in its ability to swiftly identify and connect with potential partners around the globe through the General Mills Worldwide Innovation Network (G-WIN) innovation portal.
The executive joins the company from Apple, Inc. where she led the worldwide marketing and communications strategies for some of the world's most well-known product launches, including the iPhone, iPad and iPod + iTunes.
