Private Label Brands

Big headlines rocked the food industry in 2010 and 2011. Two leading companies are going through amicable breakups while others remain focused on executing improvement initiatives for future growth.

Irene Rosenfeld will lead the global snacks company as Chairman and CEO. Meanwhile, a CEO and Chairman have been named for the North American grocery company.

This is a new position for ConAgra Foods, one that will be a catalyst for stronger growth from its core, private label and international businesses.

With the sale of its North American Fresh Bakery business now complete, Sara Lee now turns its focus toward the sale of EuroDough, its European chilled dough business.

Unilever made two big announcements in one week: First, its pending sales of Mrs. Dash and other specialty Culver brands for $325 million, and second, an expanded brand offering in the U.K.

TruMoo milk contains 40 more calories than plain white milk per serving and is made without high fructose corn syrup.

Sara Lee holds the number-one position among branded bakery manufacturers in Spain, generating net sales of $408 million in fiscal 2011.