Private Label Brands

Conagra Brands has agreed to acquire Angie's Artisan Treats, the maker of Angie's Boomchickapop ready-to-eat popcorn.

The successful niche brands give SCJ a stronger connection with environmentally friendly consumers.

Lisa Selk will steer the sports nutrition brand's continued focus on new product innovation and distribution expansion.

The company will buy Preferred Brands International, a manufacturer of Indian and Asian foods sold primarily under the Tasty Bite brand.

General Mills has been modernizing its portfolio, updating products from Cheerios to Yoplait to Progresso, expanding gluten-free and organic offerings, and making nutritional improvements across brands.

The acquisition continues Campbell's efforts to diversify the portfolio in response to consumer demand for healthier food options.

Better Bean will augment the company's offerings in the much-coveted store perimeter. It's the first acquisition by the Hain Celestial Cultivate Ventures strategic platform.

Jeffrey Harmening will take over from the retiring Ken Powell next month.