Labor & Employment

The Blackstone Group enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Pinnacle Foods Group Inc., a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded food products in the United States and Canada, for approximately $2.16 billion in cash.

Heineken USA appoints John Larkins to general manager of the organization's Central Regional Business Unit effective January 1, 2007.

Wilsons The Leather Experts agrees to extend CEO Michael Searles' employment term for an extra year.

Jarden Corporation, a provider of niche consumer products with brands including First Alert, Coleman and Oster, announced the initiation of "Operation Careers for Veterans."

Nestl employs close to 250,000 people and maintains factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

Responsible business practices; being "green"

Last month, Nestl FoodServices North America announced the groundbreaking of its new Culinary Innovation Center in Solon, Ohio, which will encompass 67,300 square feet, comprised of a basement, two floors and the provision for a future third floor.

As part of a restructuring effort, Newell Rubbermaid Inc., maker of Sharpie pens and Rubbermaid trash cans, is selling its Ohio-based Little Tikes children's toys and furniture business to MGA Entertainment Inc. for an undisclosed price.