Food

Campbell is one of 20 U.S. companies, and one of two U.S. food companies, included in the Global 100. The Global 100 drew companies from 22 countries on five continents, evaluating a total of 4,609 companies.

Flowers Foods announced two executive transitions in the company's manufacturing leadership, effective immediately: Michael Beaty will retire in spring of 2015 and will serve as EVP until then. Robert Benton, Jr. will serve as SVP and chief manufacturing officer.

General Mills will close a cereal plant and a yogurt factory - eliminating up to 600 jobs - in an effort to cut costs and offset the sluggish U.S. demand for cereal and other packaged foods.

Annie's, Inc. entered a fresh and growing category with its new line of Organic Grass Fed Macaroni and Cheese. The new Organic Grass Fed Macaroni and Cheese is certified organic and made with cheese from humanely raised cows with year-round access to pasture.

Chobani launched a national mission to #StopSadBreakfast, starting with the introduction of its convenient, protein-packed, hearty and delicious new product, Chobani Greek Yogurt Oats.

Cereal maker Post Holdings Inc. will acquire privately held MOM Brands Co. for $1.15 billion to expand its growing bagged and hot cereal categories.

Plum Organics, an organic kids nutrition company, announced its much anticipated foray into the adult snacking category with the launch of Plum Vida.

Marc L. Kesselman will join Dean Foods Company as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Government Affairs.