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The new candidate will replace Tony Fernandez, who earlier this year announced his plans to retire in mid-2016, and will report to Chief Executive Officer Bob Gamgort.

Mars will acquire Grupo Turin, a manufacturer of high-quality chocolates in Mexico since 1928. Find out what the two companies have in common and what this means for Mars.

Nestl and R&R are in advanced discussions to set up a new joint ice cream venture. Find out more about the discussions and what both brands bring to the table.

The report tracks momentum against more than 30 nutrition, health and wellness, sustainability and social impact commitments, and highlights more than 1,000 product reformulations.

PepsiCo's environmental sustainability programs saved the company more than $375 million since its goals were established in 2010. Find out how the savings were achieved.

Kellogg's has successfully used mobile technology to improve visibility and measurement of its field sales activities and retail execution across the United States. Find out how the company is implementing and using the solution.

Dean Foods Company has named a former Clorox, Campbell executive as its new EVP and Chief Operating Office. Find out who has taken over this role.

Supply Chain Insights LLC announcesd the winners of the Supply Chains to Admire analysis for 2015. In its second year, this research identifies companies that outperformed their industry peer group in four key metricsyear-over-year growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)while driving improvement.