Supply Chain

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Bota Box launched the Bota Brick, its entry in the 1.5-liter wine category. Featuring the same environmentally responsible packaging, Bota Brick offers an alternative that stays fresh after opening more than four times longer than any glass bottle of the same size.

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.

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Yogurt maker Chobani announced it will name a new chief executive to replace its founder and may appoint its acting president, a turnaround expert from private equity firm TPG.

In this newly created role, the new COO will have responsibility for McCormick's businesses worldwide.

Billabong will connect suppliers and trading partners in a cloud-based network to facilitate and automate processes for supply chain financing, order collaboration, invoice management, in-transit visibility and payment management.

P&G noted that the sale of both brands is consistent with its strategy to focus on its core brands that will create a faster growing, more profitable P&G that is far simpler to operate.