Mergers & Acquisitions

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Unilever announces that it has agreed to sell its Royal pasta brand to RFM Corporation, one of the biggest diversified food and beverage companies in the Philippines, for US$47.8 million.

Heinz names Eduardo Luz as president of its North America division, shaking up management for the second time after Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and 3G Capital took over.

Through Project K, Kellogg is strengthening its existing business in core markets, increasing growth in developing and emerging markets, and driving increased value-added innovation.

The former Kettle Foods CEO brings a strong track record of experience at other companies such as Frito-Lay, P&G and Starbucks to his new role.

Vermont's Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. is planning to ask its shareholders to change the company's name to Keurig Green Mountain Inc.

The new leader brings more than 22 years of CPG and food industry experience from companies including Dean Foods Morningstar division, ConAgra Foods and Swift and Company.