In addition to adding two new leaders, Campbell North America Innovation Vice President Darren Serrao has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Innovation and New Business Development.
Campbell Soup Company expects to launch more than 200 new products in fiscal 2014 as the company strengthens its core businesses and expands into higher-growth spaces, including new consumer segments, categories and geographies.
The acquisition includes 20 bakeries; the Wonder, Merita, Home Pride, Butternut, and Nature's Pride brands; and 36 depots from Old HB, Inc. (formerly Hostess Brands), for $355 million.