Mergers & Acquisitions

President and CEO Sean Connolly says the transaction provides an entry point into the attractive dried meat snacks category. In related news, Sally Grimes adds President, Hillshire Brands Gourmet Food Group to a long list of responsibilities.

The new cloud-enabled solution is expected to address challenges in the Retail and Consumer Goods industries.

Campbells Fresh-Brewed Soup K-Cup packs will offer consumers the taste and experience of Campbells soups that can be prepared at the touch of a button in Keurig brewers.

The transaction is expected to extend Jardens portfolio of consumer brands in niche, seasonal staple categories, while creating opportunities in cross-selling, broadening the global distribution platform, and deepening Jardens talent bench.

The supply chain initiatives are expected to deliver $3 billion in gross productivity savings and $1 billion in incremental cash over the next three years.

The new SVP will work to build the company's capabilities across strategy, market stabilization, innovation and growth.

In this new role, Paul Norman will be responsible for helping develop Kellogg Companys long-term category strategies, including driving scalable, consumer-driven brand-building and breakthrough innovation.

With the retirement of Pradeep Pant at year-end, Mondelez names a new candidate for Asia Pacific and EEMEA, as well as a new EVP and President, Europe.