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Jarden Corporation, a global consumer products company, announces it will acquire Waddington Group, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium disposable tableware, for approximately $1.35 billion.

PepsiCo, Inc. announces a series of leadership appointments that support the company's global business priorities and growth strategies, including a new vice chairman.

NutriFusion, a provider of natural nutrition and phytonutrient products for food manufacturers, announces an agreement with Amazing Grains, a Canadian cereal supplier. Incorporating NutriFusion's flagship product, GrandFusion will allow Amazing Grains to provide their nutrition enhanced products to food processors throughout North America adding natural nutrients to a wide variety of finished food products.

Annie's, Inc. boosts its portfolio with several new macaroni & cheese varieties.

Miller Lite is showcasing Latin music artists by extending the Conciertos Originales music series to Miami. The free-ticketed concert experience will feature J Alvarez and Chino y Nacho.

Walgreens Boots Alliance has acquired skincare brand Liz Earle from Avon for 140 million pounds.

LEGO Systems, Inc. announces a slate of activities and events to commemorate 15 years of fun at San Diego Comic-Con.

The Procter & Gamble Company announces the signing of a definitive agreement to merge 43 of its beauty brands with Coty Inc. The transaction includes P&Gs global salon professional hair care and color, retail hair color, cosmetics and fine fragrance businesses.