This strategic alliance leverages the MEGA Bloks brand and its expertise by bringing Mattel's most powerful properties to life in the fast-growing construction toy category.
Consistent with its goal of maintaining a global perspective, The J.M. Smucker Company enters the growing Chinese market through a partnership with Seamild.
Under Mike Milones strong leadership, Rest of World and Global Infant/Nutrition have become key growth engines for Heinz. Three executives will assume his responsibilities starting in May.
The North American grocery company will retain the iconic Kraft Foods name: The name changes will become effective upon its separation before the end of 2012.
The M&A environment for consumer markets companies is primed for a resurgence in the next two to three years, according to KPMG LLP. Nearly 70 percent of respondents in a recent survey expect their companies to make at least one acquisition in 2012, compared with 57 percent in 2011. Here's a recap of recent M&A activity in consumer goods.
The executive joins the company from Unilever where he served as CEO North America, overlooking Unilever's operations in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
