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- Capri Sun Brings Back Fan-Favorite Moon Punch as the World Celebrates a New Era of Lunar ExplorationAhead of the rare Blood Moon and NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission, fans can get a first taste by scanning the moon Last year, Capri Sun turned its focus from the sun to the moon with the release of Moon Punch. Now, as the moon once again takes center stage with a rare Blood Moon on March 3 and NASA preparing for its first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years, Capri Sun is marking the moment with the return of this fan-favorite flavor. Introducing Capri Sun Blood Moon Punch, a limited-edition pouch featuring a bold, reddish hue inspired by the upcoming lunar events. For a first taste before it hits shelves, Capri Sun is giving away 10,000 pouches in honor of NASA's planned 10-day Artemis II mi
- The Kraft Heinz Company Appoints Nicolas Amaya as President, North AmericaThe Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) ("Kraft Heinz" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Nicolas Amaya ("Nico") as President, North America, effective February 23, 2026. In this role, Amaya will lead the Company's North America business, overseeing strategy, operations, and performance across Kraft Heinz's largest market. Pedro Navio, current President, North America, will step down on February 22 to pursue other opportunities. Over his eight years with the Company, Pedro played a meaningful role in leading multiple businesses and helping position the Company for the future. The Company thanks him for his leadership and contributions. To ensure a smooth transition, he will s
- Kraft Heinz Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 ResultsProvides Full Year 2026 Outlook Announces $600 Million Investment in Commercial Levers to Return to Profitable Growth; Pauses Work Related to Separation Full Year Highlights Net sales decreased 3.5%; Organic Net Sales(1) decreased 3.4% Gross profit margin decreased 140 basis points to 33.3%; Adjusted Gross Profit Margin(1) decreased 120 basis points to 33.5% Operating Income/(Loss) was a loss of $4.7 billion, driven by non-cash impairment losses of $9.3 billion; Adjusted Operating Income(1) was $4.7 billion, down 11.5% Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.5 billion, up 6.6%; Free Cash Flow(1) was $3.7 billion, up 15.9% Return of capital to stockholders was $2.
- Pour Yourself a Red One: Introducing the KegChup – the First Keg of Unmistakably Rich HEINZ KetchupAhead of football's biggest holiday, HEINZ taps in – ensuring no watch party is short of fans' favorite condiment Just in time for the Big Game, HEINZ is cracking open a new way to enjoy America's favorite condiment. Introducing the HEINZ KegChup – the first-ever keg of unmistakably rich HEINZ ketchup. Inspired by a solution the beer industry has tapped countless times to ensure fans never run dry, the HEINZ KegChup allows watch parties to never be short of the crowd-favorite condiment – because an empty ketchup bottle may be a bigger party foul than a dry keg. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260127812741/en/Ahe
- The Kraft Heinz Company Names Steve Cahillane Chief Executive OfficerSteve Cahillane will join Kraft Heinz as CEO on January 1, 2026 Following the Company's planned separation into two independent, publicly traded companies, Cahillane will serve as CEO of Global Taste Elevation Co. Carlos Abrams-Rivera will serve as an advisor through March 6, 2026; Board will initiate a CEO search for North American Grocery Co. John T. Cahill will succeed Miguel Patricio as Board Chair as part of the transition The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) ("Kraft Heinz" or the "Company") today announced that it has named Steve Cahillane as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2026. He will also join the Company's Board of Directors and serve as CEO
- Oscar Mayer Seeks New Class of Hotdoggers to Drive the Beloved Wienermobile into Its 90th YearRecent college grads are invited to join a lasting legacy of sparking smiles from coast to coast Today, Oscar Mayer announces that applications are open for its next class of Hotdoggers, inviting recent college graduates to apply for a one-year, full-time adventure behind the wheel of the iconic Wienermobile. Open through January 31, the relished position offers fans the opportunity to become official spokespeople of the brand while living out its mission of sparking smiles across the country. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251208583856/en/Now through January 31, Oscar Mayer invites fans to apply for a one-year,
- Kraft Heinz Announces Three New Members of Its Board of DirectorsNew Independent Directors bring significant expertise in consumer-focused industries and organizational transformation – key capabilities as Company prepares to separate into two industry-leading companies The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) ("Kraft Heinz" or "the Company") announced today that L. Kevin Cox, Mary Lou Kelley, and Tony Palmer have been appointed to join its Board of Directors ("Board"), effective Oct. 22, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251022018849/en/L. Kevin Cox "We are thrilled to welcome Kevin, Mary Lou, and Tony to our Kraft Heinz Board of Directors – especially at such a critical tim
- Sipping with Style: Capri Sun and Christian Siriano Introduce the Fan-Fueled Pouch PurseUnveiling at NYFW as part of Christian Siriano's Spring/Summer 2026 collection, the playful collaboration transforms beloved DIYs into a runway-ready accessory Since the early 2000s, Capri Sun lovers have been more than sipping – they've been stitching, transforming the iconic silver pouch into a fashion statement. From YouTube videos to TikTok tutorials, the trend has turned generations of fans into at-home designers, reinforcing the pouch's iconic status as a style statement. In celebration of this decades-long fan ingenuity, the brand has joined forces with American fashion legend Christian Siriano to create the Capri Sun x Christian Siriano Pouch Purse. Elevating the beloved Y2K DIY i
- DoorDash, TKO Group Holdings, Williams-Sonoma and Expand Energy Set to Join S&P 500; Others to Join S&P 100, S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600NEW YORK, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") will make the following changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, March 24, to coincide with the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range. All companies being added to the S&P 100 are more representative of the mega-cap market space. All companies being added to the S&P 500 are more representative of the large-cap market space, all companies being added to the S&P MidCap 400 are more representative of the mid-cap market space, and all companies being added to the S&P
- Kraft Heinz Welcomes Marcel Regis as President, West and East Emerging MarketsCPG Veteran to Join Executive Leadership Team, Reporting to CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) today announced the appointment of Marcel Regis as President, West and East Emerging Markets, effective February 3, 2025. Marcel will be based in Brazil and will lead the Kraft Heinz business in Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, which is one of the business Zones created in 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250115768456/en/Marcel Regis will join Kraft Heinz on February 3, 2025. (Photo: Business Wire) Marcel joins Kraft Heinz from Loft, a technology company servin
- Oscar Mayer Hotdogger Applications are Officially Open: Now is your Chance to Get Behind the Wheel of an American IconRecent college graduates are invited to join the 38th class of Hotdoggers and be a part of the brand's "bunderful" Wienermobile program Today, Oscar Mayer announced the opening of Hotdogger applications, inviting recent college graduates to apply for a one-year, full-time gig behind the wheel of the iconic Wienermobile. Open now through January 31, the relished position offers fans the opportunity to become official spokespeople of the brand while living out its mission of sparking smiles. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241217656987/en/Now through January 31, Oscar Mayer invites fans to apply for a one-year, fu
- Kraft Heinz Announces New Member of Board of DirectorsNew Independent Director, Debby Soo, is the CEO of OpenTable, Inc., and brings significant expertise in technology transformation, public company leadership, and global business management The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) ("Kraft Heinz" or the "Company") announced today that Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable, Inc., has been appointed to the Board of Directors ("Board"), effective October 24, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241028614040/en/Debby Soo (Photo: Business Wire) "We are thrilled to welcome Debby to our Board," said Miguel Patricio, Chair of the Board of Kraft Heinz. "Debby brings extensive experience
- Kraft Heinz Welcomes Angel Shelton Willis as Global General Counsel and Corporate Affairs OfficerAngel to Join Executive Leadership Team, reporting to CEO Carlos-Abrams Rivera The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) today announced the appointment of Angel Shelton Willis as Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel and Corporate Affairs Officer, effective November 18. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241024604225/en/Angel Shelton Willis (Photo: Business Wire) Willis is currently Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at Sealed Air Corporation, where she leads the global legal, ethics and compliance, regulatory and corporate affairs functions, and serves as its corporate secretary. "Welcoming Angel to
- Kraft Heinz Announces Leadership TransitionCarlos Abrams-Rivera, Executive Vice President and President of the North America Zone, to become Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2024 Current Chief Executive Officer, Miguel Patricio, to become Non-Executive Chair of the Board on January 1, 2024 The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) (the "Company" or "Kraft Heinz") today announced that the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Carlos Abrams-Rivera as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2024. Until then, Abrams-Rivera will continue in his role as President of the North America Zone with the added responsibilities of becoming President of Kraft Heinz, effective immediatel
- Compass Diversified Announces Appointment of Geoffrey Feil as CEO of The Sterno GroupWESTPORT, Conn., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, today announced that Geoffrey Feil has been named CEO of its subsidiary The Sterno Group Companies, LLC ("Sterno" or "The Sterno Group"), a manufacturer and marketer of portable food warming systems, creative indoor and outdoor lighting, and home fragrance solutions for the foodservice industry and consumer markets. Concurrent with Mr. Feil's appointment, Craig Carnes assumed the new role of Chief Customer Officer. Mr. Feil has over 20 years of business leadership and management experience, holding previous roles in brand management,
- Whole Earth Brands Announces Leadership Evolution with New Executive Appointments and Amends Credit AgreementBranded CPG International Regions to be Operated Collectively Under New Leadership Nigel Willerton, Founder of Wholesome Sweeteners, Named as President and COO of Branded CPG North America Region Rajnish Ohri, Formerly VP and MD of Branded CPG IMEA Region, Named as President and COO of Branded CPG International Region Jeffrey Robinson will continue to serve as President and COO of Flavors & Ingredients Bernardo Fiaux, Former CFO of Kraft Heinz Meals, Condiments, and Foodservice Division in North America, Named as Chief Financial Officer Announces Amendment to Credit Agreement, Increases Leverage Covenant to Provide Near-term Flexibility Reaffirms Full Year 2023 Guidance CHICAGO, Apri
- Sun-Maid® Welcomes Steve Loftus as President and Chief Operating OfficerLoftus brings strong industry experience to the new role, will focus on accelerating execution of the company's strategy and driving efficiencies for growth Sun-Maid Growers of California is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Loftus as President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Harry Overly, Executive Chairman of the Board. In this newly created role, all functional areas within Sun-Maid will report directly to Loftus as he will be accountable to the daily operations of the business. A 15-year industry veteran, Loftus is recognized for his ability to build and align cross functional partners around common objectives, delivering short and long term financial and strategic
- Janelle Orozco Joins Kraft Heinz as North America Zone Chief Procurement OfficerThe Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) ("Kraft Heinz") announced today the appointment of Janelle Orozco to the role of Chief Procurement Officer, North America. In this role, Orozco will shape the overall vision of North America Procurement and direct its continued transformation to become a best-in-class Procurement organization. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221117006133/en/The Kraft Heinz Company announced today the appointment of Janelle Orozco to the role of Chief Procurement Officer, North America. In this role, Orozco will shape the overall vision of North America Procurement and direct its continued transf
- Kraft Heinz Appoints Diane Gherson as New Independent Board MemberFormer IBM CHRO and Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer to Join Board and Compensation Committee The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) ("Kraft Heinz") announced today that the Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Diane Gherson as a director, effective November 3, 2022. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221107005797/en/Diane Gherson (Photo: Business Wire) "The Board is delighted to appoint Diane Gherson, former Chief Human Resources Officer at IBM, to join the Kraft Heinz Board," said Miguel Patricio, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors of The Kraft Heinz Company. "With her 18 yea
- Luxfer Announces Appointment of Sylvia A. Stein to Board of DirectorsLuxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR) ("Luxfer" or the "Company"), a global industrial company innovating niche applications in materials engineering, today announced the appointment of Sylvia A. Stein to the Company's Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2022. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220630005131/en/Sylvia A. Stein (Photo: Business Wire) Upon joining the Board, Ms. Stein will serve on the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Audit Committee. With the addition of Ms. Stein, Luxfer's Board of Directors is comprised of six members. "We are pleased to welcome Sylvia to our Board," said Patrick Mullen, Lux
- US Foods Announces CEO Transition and Board ChangesPietro Satriano Steps Down as CEO and Will Not Stand for Re-election as Director at 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Robert M. Dutkowsky to Serve as Executive Chair and Andrew Iacobucci to Serve as Interim CEO Board Has Commenced Search for Permanent CEO Appoints James J. Barber, Jr., Scott D. Ferguson and David A. Toy to Board Pursuant to Agreement with Sachem Head Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2022 Guidance US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE:USFD) ("US Foods" or the "Company"), one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, today announced a transition of its Chief Executive Officer. The Company also announced changes to its Board of Directors in connection with a cooperation
- Kraft Heinz Announces Leadership Team TransitionsAndre Maciel, currently U.S. CFO and Head of Digital Transformation, moves into Global CFO role; Yang Xu moves to SVP, Global Head of Corporate Development; Paulo Basilio takes on strategic advisor role The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) ("Kraft Heinz" or the "Company") announced today the appointment of Andre Maciel as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer, effective March 2, 2022. Maciel will succeed Paulo Basilio, who will step down on March 1, 2022, as part of a planned transition and will remain with the Company as a strategic advisor through August 2022. Basilio remains a partner at 3G Capital. Additionally, Yang Xu will move to Senior Vice President, Global
- Nuvve Grows Board of Directors with Appointment of Rashida La Lande from Kraft HeinzSAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nuvve) (NASDAQ:NVVE), a global cleantech company electrifying the planet at the intersection of energy and transportation through its intelligent energy platform, today announced the appointment of Rashida La Lande to Nuvve's Board of Directors. La Lande currently serves as Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel and Chief Sustainability and Government Affairs Officer for The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC). In addition to her general counsel duties, she leads all corporate environmental social responsibil
- Dafne Hefner Joins Kraft Heinz as North America Zone Chief Strategy and Transformation OfficerThe Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) ("Kraft Heinz" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Dafne Hefner to the newly created role of Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer - North America Zone, effective Jan. 18, 2022. Hefner is being hired to help accelerate the strategic growth plan in the Company's U.S. and Canada businesses, including the broader deployment of Agile teams and a North America Zone digital agenda. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220112005190/en/Kraft Heinz today announced the appointment of Dafne Hefner to the newly created role of Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer - North Am
- Kraft Heinz Announces Intention to Combine U.S. and Canada Businesses to Form the North America ZoneNew structure is expected to take effect at the beginning of the second fiscal quarter of 2022 Carlos Abrams-Rivera, current U.S. Zone President, will lead the newly formed North America Zone Robert Scott joins Kraft Heinz as President of Research and Development – North America as part of structural changes Bruno Keller, Canada Zone President, will become President of Latin America The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) ("Kraft Heinz" or the "Company") announced today that it will combine its U.S. and Canada businesses to create the North America Zone, which is expected to be effective in the second fiscal quarter of 2022. The move is meant to advance the global food and beverage le