The acquisition of Associated Brands will significantly strengthen TreeHouse's retail presence in private label dry grocery and will introduce a line of specialty tea products to complement its fast growing single serve coffee business.
Energizer CEO Ward Klein is very excited about the prospect of combining the Stayfree pad, Carefree liner and o.b. tampon feminine hygiene business with its Playtex Feminine Care business.
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 new specialty yogurt products starting with a ready-to-eat Greek yogurt parfait will debut in U.S. Starbucks stores and grocery channels followed by additional regions around the world.
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.
