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.
The company's global "Banner Sun" potato chip portfolio has grown to more than $10 billion in annual retail sales, anchored by Lay's, the world's largest food brand and the No. 1 potato chip brand globally.
As CEO, Rayburn will oversee the companys reorganization under Chapter 11 as well as overall corporate strategy and ongoing negotiations with the companys unions.
A former PepsiCo executive rejoins the company as Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo Americas Foods. Meanwhile, current PepsiCo Americas Foods CEO John Compton has been named to a new position.
Healthy Choice has changed the reputation of frozen foods - revamping over the years based on direct consumer feedback for fewer, fresher-tasting ingredients.
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