Mergers & Acquisitions

ConAgra Foods Inc. has acquired Chicago-based Lincoln Snacks, a privately-held manufacturer of the Poppycock and Fiddle Faddle popcorn snack brands as well as various private label products.

Alan Bernon, president of the Dean Foods Company's Dairy Group, announced that he would leave the position at the start of September.

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli AG has expressed interest to acquire the Godiva line of chocolate from Campbell Soup Company, according to an article in the Financial Times Deutschland.

Kraft Foods Inc. launches new initiatives to further fuel the growth trajectory of its proprietary Tassimo hot beverage system.

VF Corporation completed its previously announced acquisition of lucy activewear inc.

Consumer Goods Technology talks with Larry Kumor, VP of Enterprise Applications atThe Scotts Company.

Kellogg Company announces that Joel R. Wittenberg has been promoted to corporate vice president, Treasury and Investor Relations.

Iconix Brand Group Inc. signs an exclusive direct-to-retail license agreement with Wal-Mart for its Ocean Pacific and OP brands for distribution of a broad range of apparel and accessories in the United States.