Marketing

Flowers Foods names a new EVP and COO, a President of Flowers Bakeries (DSD operating segment), and an SVP of Flowers Bakeries West Coast region.

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.

The focus is on developing high-quality products for Chinese consumers including snacks, convenient meals, yogurt and super-premium ice cream.

The addition of the Russell Stover and Whitman's brands are expected to perfectly complement Lindt & Sprngli's existing chocolate portfolio and make the company the No. 3 North American chocolate manufacturer.

The transaction includes the Slim-Fast trademark and the global Slim-Fast business portfolio. Slim-Fast is sold throughout North America and in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Kevin Mead will lead the strategic direction, ongoing expansion and operations of Aerosoles retail and outlet locations.

For the first time ever, Walmart opened its doors to more than 500 manufacturers at its world headquarters during the companys first-ever Made in the USA open call.

The company appoints Debra A. Sandler to newly created role of Chief Health & Wellbeing Officer and names Tracey Massey as acting President, Chocolate North America.