BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg Co. recently announced the election of Michael Schlotman, former executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) at The Kroger Company, to its board of directors, effective immediately. “We are very pleased to welcome Mike to our Board of Directors,” said Steve Cahillane, chairman and chief executive officer, Kellogg Co. “His
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Earlier this month, Kellogg Co. released a special advertisement to thank the front-line heroes who play an important role in supporting the global food chain. “During this time of tremendous uncertainty and deep concern, anything that brings us a little comfort or gives us a sense of normalcy is particularly welcome,” explained Steve
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg Co., responding to the unprecedented pandemic, is releasing a special advertisement to thank the front-line heroes who play an important role in supporting the global food chain. “During this time of tremendous uncertainty and deep concern, anything that brings us a little comfort or gives us a sense of normalcy is
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg Co. has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Kellogg has been recognized 12 times since Ethisphere created the rankings in 2007. The company is one of only six honorees in the
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg Co. announced Monday that it has closed the sale of Keebler Cookies and other selected businesses to the Ferrero Group and its related companies. “This sale strengthens our ability to focus on the areas of our business with the biggest growth opportunities, which is a key component of our Deploy
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg Co. Tuesday was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Kellogg has been recognized by Ethisphere for 11 years. The company will be listed under the Food Processing & Distribution category.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg Co. announced today two significant changes to its North American business designed to ensure it has the right operating model and portfolio to deliver profitable growth in the future. First, beginning in January 2019, Kellogg’s North American (KNA) organizational structure will be redesigned to better enable the company to win in
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Kellogg Company announced the launch of its 10th annual Corporate Responsibility Report, Nourishing Families So They Can Flourish and Thrive, and celebrates progress significantly ahead of schedule on its Breakfasts for Better Days commitments. Company founder W.K. Kellogg was an early conservationist and a leading philanthropist whose legacy lives on in the company
NEW YORK — Steve Cahillane, president and chief executive officer of The Nature’s Bounty Co., is leaving the company to become chairman and CEO of Kellogg Co. Kellogg said Thursday that Cahillane is slated to take the CEO reins of the global cereal and snack company and join its board of directors on Oct. 2. He
NEW YORK – The investment firm KKR has agreed to become the majority owner of The Nature’s Bounty Co., a wellness products company known for such brands as Nature’s Bounty, Sundown Naturals and Osteo Bi-Flex. The Carlyle Group, the company’s current owner, will retain a significant stake in the company. The deal is expected to
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — Vitamin and nutritional supplement maker NBTY Inc. has entered a joint venture to spur the growth of its Nature’s Bounty and MET-Rx brands in China. NBTY said Friday that it has partnered with Hong Kong-based By-Health Co. Ltd., a leading dietary supplement company in China. NBTY will hold a 40% stake in
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — NBTY Inc. has agreed to sell its Vitamin World retail business to private investment firm Centre Lane Partners. The vitamins and dietary supplements maker said Tuesday that the deal, slated to close by mid-February, will enable Vitamin World to operate as a stand-alone retail business. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — Kevin Warren has joined NBTY Inc. as president of NBTY International. NBTY said Thursday that Warren, who comes to the vitamin and dietary supplement maker after a long career at Coca-Cola, will provide strategic leadership in recognizing and optimizing opportunities for further geographic penetration and profitable, sustainable growth in mature and emerging
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — NBTY Inc. has hired former Coca-Cola executive Sonya Soutus to the newly created position of senior vice president of public affairs and communications. The vitamin and dietary supplement maker said Wednesday that Soutus will oversee the creation and implementation of communications, government relations and stakeholder initiatives as well as be responsible for
