Unilever enters a binding agreement to sell the global Sanex business to Colgate-Palmolive for 672 million euros while adding the Fab, Lavomatic and Vel brands to its portfolio in Colombia.
General Mills announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with PAI Partners and Sodiaal to purchase interests in Yoplait S.A.S., and affiliated companies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
