Mergers & Acquisitions

Davigel is a provider of branded frozen and chilled food products, ice-cream and solutions for out of home in Europe.

As CMO, the exec will oversee the B2C and B2B branding and marketing strategy. He will also be responsible for building marketing competencies across all businesses and geographies.

In this new role, the candidate is responsible for shaping overall corporate strategy and development activities to achieve company objectives.

HEINEKEN USA announces that Dolf van den Brink will be the new CEO of Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma/HEINEKEN Mexico, succeeded by Ronald den Elzen, the current Managing Director of HEINEKEN Portugal.

Molson Coors expands its Northern presence in the fast growing Indian beer market and creates new opportunities to introduce Molson Coors brands in India.

Many small, organic food companies start with a homegrown story that appeals to its consumer base, however, major consumer goods powerhouses have been recently vacuuming up these niche players. Giants like Coke, General Mills and Kellogg have recently expanded their organic portfolios through acquisition with rumors of more to come. With the risk of being called a sell out, is teaming up with bigger companies better for growth, or is it a death sentence for these smaller players?

According to Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere, bigger is not always better. Larger consumer goods companies need strong supply chains, and while there is great opportunity in this pending acquisition, it will require the alignment of two very different cultures.

In connection with the closing of the transaction, Dave West, who served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Big Heart Pet Brands, has joined the company as an executive officer.