HSN Inc. CEO Mindy Grossman told executives at the Network of Executive Women’s (NEW) Executive Leaders Forum on Wednesday that women “can lean in for the next 30 years and it will not be enough unless we hold boards and CEOs accountable.” Referring to Sheryl Sandberg’s book, “Lean In,” Grossman said, “As senior executives, I […]
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Sunsweet Receives PepsiCo’s Hot Fill Co-Packer Of The Year Award
PepsiCo has named Sunsweet Growers Inc. as Hot Fill Co-Packer of the Year for exhibiting superior achievements in quality and overall effectiveness across PepsiCo’s beverage supply chain. This marks the third time Sunsweet has been recognized as Co-Packer of the Year. The two previous awards were for the Yuba City, Calif., facility in 2007 and Fleetwood, […]
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Coke’s Kent: Women Are Critical To Business Success
When women are put in leadership roles, “brands get better and morale gets better,” Muhtar Kent, chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Co., told 300 senior executives at the Network of Executive Women (NEW) Executive Leadership Forum in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Gender equality—especially in sales and marketing organizations—is “a huge enabler to repeat success,” […]
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Cesar Adds New Flavors To Savory Delights Line
Cesar has added two new flavors to its Savory Delights entrée collection for dogs: Angus Beef and Pork Tenderloin. The Angus Beef flavor is topped with bacon and cheese in meaty juices, while the Pork Tenderloin flavor includes roasted potatoes and green beans in meaty juices “At Cesar, we always look for ways to create […]
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Ocean Spray Appoints Global Chief Marketing Officer
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., a grower-owned cooperative, has appointed Thano Chaltas to the newly created role of global chief marketing officer. Chaltas will be responsible for global brand development and will be part of the cooperative leadership team. He will report directly to Ken Romanzi, SVP and COO of Ocean Spray Brands. “As the world’s […]
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Yoplait Rolling Out Blended Greek Variety
Yoplait is introducing a blended Greek yogurt variety, available in six flavors: Blueberry, Strawberry-Raspberry, Tangerine, Coconut, Pineapple and Vanilla. Each cup is made using natural colors, flavors and sweeteners as well as real pieces of fruit. In addition, each 5.3-oz. serving contains 150 calories or less and 0 percent fat. Yoplait Greek will be available […]
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Belle Foods To Sell Remaining 44 Stores As Part Of Agreement With C&S
Belle Foods LLC and C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. have reached an agreement for debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to be extended by C&S to Belle, a move that has been approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. As part of the DIP financing arrangement, Belle agreed to the motion filed with the court […]
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Starbucks Gets Into The Yogurt Business With Danone
Starbucks Coffee Co., the world’s leading coffee retailer and roaster of specialty coffees, and Danone, the world’s leading producer of fresh dairy products, have entered into a strategic agreement to offer a jointly created and developed selection of new, healthy specialty yogurt products in participating Starbucks stores and in grocery channels. This will advance Danone’s […]