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Campbell Announces Plans for a Reorganization

Soup company appoints presidents of three new business divisions
January 30, 2015
Campbell Soup Company announced plans to implement a new enterprise structure that will align the organization of the company's business operations with its core growth strategies. Under the new design, Campbell’s businesses will be organized and managed in three divisions structured principally by product categories rather than by geographies or brand groups.
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Taste of Nature Foods Names Provost to Executive Role

Provost will oversee and lead Taste of Nature’s breakthrough efforts in the United States
January 30, 2015

Taste of Nature Foods Inc. announced that it has named Marty Provost, a senior executive with an extensive background in consumer goods and sales, to the executive role of managing director.


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ICL to Acquire Prolactal

ICL Food Specialties to purchase EU-based functional dairy proteins company
January 28, 2015
ICL, a global manufacturer of products that fulfill essential needs in the agriculture, processed food and engineered materials markets, announced that its ICL Food Specialties business unit (“ICL FS”) has entered into a share purchase agreement (“SPA”) to acquire Prolactal GmbH, and its subsidiary, Rovita GmbH (collectively, “Prolactal”). Prolactal, based in Hartberg, Austria, and Engelsberg, Germany, is a leading European producer of dairy proteins and other ingredients for the food and beverage industries.
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Combatting Global Obesity Epidemic

Researchers and thought leaders weigh in on cutting-edge strategies that may help drive down rates of obesity
January 28, 2015
From nutritious foods that fill you up faster to new weight-loss medications to government food taxes, obesity experts predict maintaining a healthy weight may get much easier during the next few decades.
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Tor Leads Flavors Holdings into 2015

Eran Tor has become the Chief Executive Officer of Flavors, replacing Paul R. Block
January 28, 2015

Flavors Holdings Inc. ("Flavors") announced that Eran Tor has become the Chief Executive Officer of Flavors.


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Nonni’s Foods Appoints Brian Hansberry as New CEO

Hansberry succeeds Dave Beré, who will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors
January 27, 2015
Nonni’s Foods LLC (Nonni’s), a provider of premium, specialty cookies and baked goods, announced Brian Hansberry as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Hansberry succeeds Dave Beré, who is retiring from the role of CEO, and will now serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Nonni’s Foods.
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Post Holdings to Acquire MOM Brands for $1.15 Billion

Post and MOM Brands together solidify Post's position as the third largest provider of RTE cereal with a combined dollar share of approximately 18%
January 26, 2015
Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer packaged goods holding company, announced it has agreed to acquire privately-owned MOM Brands Company ("MOM Brands"). MOM Brands is a leader in the ready-to-eat ("RTE") cereal value segment, with over 95 years of experience in providing high quality RTE and hot cereal products.
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DSM Appoints Haaijer as President and CEO

Haaijer to lead DSM Food Specialties, one of the five global divisions of Royal DSM NV
January 26, 2015

DSM, the life sciences and material sciences company, announced that it appointed Ilona Haaijer as President and CEO of DSM Food Specialties, one of the five global divisions of Royal DSM NV.


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Amway Buys EX Energy

Deal brings Amway closer to expanding energy drink market
January 23, 2015
Amway, the a direct selling corporation, acquired the XS® Energy brand, co-founded by former Amway business owner David Vanderveen. The deal expands the brand's geographic reach and advances Amway's strategy of connecting with young entrepreneurs.
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