New Product Launches

President and CEO Sean Connolly says the transaction provides an entry point into the attractive dried meat snacks category. In related news, Sally Grimes adds President, Hillshire Brands Gourmet Food Group to a long list of responsibilities.

Campbells Fresh-Brewed Soup K-Cup packs will offer consumers the taste and experience of Campbells soups that can be prepared at the touch of a button in Keurig brewers.

The creators of the world's most popular mobile platform have teamed up with the world's biggest food and beverage company to name the next release of the platform Android KitKat.

In this new role, Paul Norman will be responsible for helping develop Kellogg Companys long-term category strategies, including driving scalable, consumer-driven brand-building and breakthrough innovation.

The agenda for this leading consumer goods industry conference also features innovation thought leaders from Kraft Foods, Kimberly-Clark, Clorox, CleanWell and more.

The J. M. Smucker Company completes an acquisition of Enray Inc., a privately-held manufacturer and marketer of premium organic, gluten-free ancient grain products.

Through the acquisition of Meccano (known as Erector Set in the United States), Spin Master grows its global portfolio and strengthens its executive team.

CGT Editor Ali Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.