International Business

The partnership with East Africas leading dairy products group will significantly enhance the platform Danone is currently building in Africa.

Tyson Foods President and CEO Donnie Smith says that the company lacked then necessary scale to gain lading share positions in these markets.

New research finds that more than half of business leaders place digital strategy and data analytics high on their agenda. Yet, 32 percent of respondents currently see themselves as having weak or no capabilities in these areas. Meanwhile, the supply chain was rated by consumer goods and retail executives as the No. 1 challenge for their companies and is also the most likely to receive increased investment this year.

Bill Simon's successor, Greg Foran, joined the company in October 2011 and became President and CEO of Walmart China in March 2012.

The merger expands ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston operations in a market that has growing demand for frozen potato products.

The acquired business will become part of the Home Solutions segment with Contigo and Avex joining the company's Rubbermaid, Calphalon, Goody and Levolor brands.

Following the transaction, RAI is projected to have over $11 billion in revenues and approximately $5 billion in operating income.

Thank you for attending the live TPM Share Group meeting on June 9, 2014 in NYC. It was wonderful to reconnect in person with everyone. We hope that you found the session to be both enjoyable and valuable.