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US: Walgreens exec Kmiec to lead Campbell's digital marketing
17 May 2012
Walgreens executive Adam Kmiec has joined Campbell Soup Co. to lead the US soup giant's digital marketing and social media activity.
HONG KONG: Ex-Kraft, Cadbury exec Saw takes new Campbell Asia role
23 March 2012
Former Cadbury and Kraft Foods executive Daniel Saw is to take charge of Campbell Soup Co.'s operations in Asia.
Quote, unquote: the highlights from CAGNY 2012
27 February 2012
CAGNY, the annual industry investment conference in the US, was once again full of debate on the challenges and opportunities that the global food sector is confronting and exploiting.
CAGNY: Campbell CEO Morrison sees new "culture of food"
22 February 2012
Campbell Soup Co. CEO Denise Morrison has claimed the food industry has been slow to respond to a seismic shift in consumer attitudes and consumption patterns.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
20 February 2012
Kellogg's decision to move for Pringles raised eyebrows this week and, although the acquisition of the global snacks brand will boost its international business, CEO John Bryant was forced to respond to concerns that the deal comes at a time with the company's cereal business under pressure. Elsewhere, politicians on both sides of the Atlantic cheered a trade deal on organic food, Nestle and Danone provided their financial forecasts for 2012 and Mars announced plans for a calorie cap on its chocolate bars.
US: Restructuring, impairment, spin-off costs hit Sara Lee profits
7 February 2012
Half-year profits at US food and beverage group Sara Lee have tumbled by 75% due to restructuring and impairment charges, as well as costs from its planned split.
US: Campbell exec to head Sara Lee meats unit
6 January 2012
Sara Lee today (6 January) announced that it has appointed Sean Connolly as chief executive officer of its North American meats unit.
US: Campbell Soup Co.'s Alexander to head North America unit
6 January 2012
Campbell Soup Co. has announced a change of president for its business in North America.
Promo Tracker: Sainsbury's ramps up promos in November
7 December 2011
Sainsbury's intensified its promotional activity in November, according to the latest data from the just-food Promo Tracker.
Category crunch: Brazilian biscuit firms look to M&A, NPD to drive growth
6 December 2011
In part two of just-food's Category crunch on Brazil's biscuit sector, Paula Krizanovic argues that, with volumes slowing, acquisitions and product innovation will be key ways for local and multinational players to drive growth in a competitive market.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
28 November 2011
Global retail dominated our headlines this week, not least with the news that India has decided to ease the rules on foreign investment in the sector. In Europe, Ahold outlined its new strategy, rival Dutch retailer Jumbo snapped up local player C1000 and analysts reflected on the new CEO at Metro Group. Elsewhere, the turmoil surrounding US snack maker Diamond Foods widened when it emerged that a director had been found dead.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
28 November 2011
India's cabinet was met with opposition from large sections of the parliament, because of the decision that foreign companies can now own 51% of multi-brand retail stores. After Campbell Soup Co. posted a drop in first-quarter profits and Metro Group appointed a new CEO, both companies have work ahead of them. Meanwhile, General Mills blasted research that the lining of some soup cans increases levels of bisphenol A (BPA).
US: Campbell has "more hard work" after Q1 profits fall
22 November 2011
Campbell Soup Co. chief executive Denise Morrison has said there is "hard work ahead" after the company posted a drop in first-quarter profits.
US: Campbell to expand Pepperidge Farm production plant
21 November 2011
Campbell Soup Co. plans to expand one of its Pepperidge Farm production plants, creating 54 jobs.
US/NZ: Fonterra's Mikhalevsky set for California Dairies hot seat
15 November 2011
Fonterra executive Andrei Mikhalevsky will become president and CEO at US dairy co-op California Dairies next year.
US: Former Campbell exec Johnson gets Del Monte brand role
28 October 2011
Del Monte Foods has appointed former Campbell Soup Co. executive Carl Johnson to the newly-created role of executive vice president of brands.
US: Campbell rolls out orange tomato soup
27 October 2011
Campbell Soup Co. will launch a condensed Harvest Orange Tomato soup in the US.
US: Campbell releases stocks and broths
18 October 2011
Campbell Soup Co. today (18 October) announced two new products in its Swanson stock and broth portfolio.
US: Campbell Soup Co. appoints Anthony global nutrition VP
14 October 2011
Campbell Soup Co has appointed ex-Mead Johnson Nutrition director Joshua Anthony as VP of global nutrition and health.
UK: Symington's launches instant hot snacks
28 September 2011
UK food manufacturer Symington's has launched a range of instant hot snacks under The Food Doctor brand.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
19 September 2011
Stories from Europe, the UK, the US and Latin America provided some of this week's headlines. A key shareholder in Metro Group has lost patience with the German retailer's CEO, upmarket UK grocer Marks and Spencer revealed its new-look food halls, US snack firm Diamond Foods discussed the outlook for its new financial year and PepsiCo outlined plans to launch healthier products in Mexico.
US: Campbell ups innovation in soups, sauces
15 September 2011
Campbell Soup Co. today (15 September) unveiled a raft of new products it hopes will boost its sales of soups and sauces in the US.
Comment: Risks remain over Campbell's new direction
6 September 2011
Most new chief executives want to make their mark when they take charge of a company and Denise Morrison, Campbell Soup Co.'s new president and CEO, is no exception.
On the money: Campbell's Morrison cautious over US soup sales
5 September 2011
Campbell Soup Co., which is looking to revive its soup business in the US after two years of falling sales, faces continued "pressure" from competitors in the first half of its new financial year, the company's new chief executive has warned.
US: Restructuring hits Campbell Soup Co. FY profits
2 September 2011
Costs linked to Campbell Soup Co.'s restructuring programme have hit the firm's full-year earnings.
UK: Blackstone cools United Biscuits split talk
15 August 2011
Private-equity group Blackstone has cooled reports that it and United Biscuits co-owner PAI Partners are looking to split the UK biscuits and snack maker in two.
Best bits: Ralcorp stands firm as ConAgra ups ante
15 August 2011
ConAgra Foods, keen to tap into the growing private-label market in the US, has made a higher bid for Ralcorp Holdings. Its takeover target, however, has again rejected the company's advances.
US: Former Campbell food safety boss Dunaif joins GMA
4 August 2011
US food industry body The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has appointed former Campbell Soup Co. executive George Dunaif as VP of food safety and technical services.
UK: Campbell's condensed soups return to UK shelves
3 August 2011
Campbell Soup Co. has relaunched its condensed soups in the UK, three years after the products were last on sale.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
22 July 2011
The weak consumer climate was brought into sharp relief in the UK this week when data showed the steepest drop in food sales volumes for over 20 years. On the other side of the Irish Sea, retailer Superquinn moved into receivership and local rival Musgrave was lined up as a buyer, although the deal has met opposition. And, in the US, PepsiCo became the first of the major food makers to issue second-quarter results - with a promise to raise prices to offset commodity pressure. Click on the headlines for more.
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In July 2011, Campbell Soup Co announced that it was planning to increase the levels of sodium in its Campbell’s Select Harvest line of soups from 480mg to 650mg per serving. This announcement came as a shock, as all of the company’s actions for over a year indicated that it was dedicated to lowering sodium levels in its soups. In February 2010, for example, the company indicated that 60% of its soup products would undergo a reformulation to contain lower sodium levels. Then, in March 2011,...
