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January 21, 2013
GMA recognizes executives, companies who contributed to advancement of industry

The Grocery Manufacturers Association on Saturday presented a number of industry awards during the association's GMA Chairman's Lecture.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Grocery Manufacturers Association on Saturday presented a number of industry awards during the association's GMA Chairman's Lecture.

January 3, 2013
ABC elects former Campbell Soup chief to board

AmerisourceBergen announced the election of former Campbell Soup president and CEO Douglas Conant to its board, effective immediately.

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. — AmerisourceBergen on Wednesday announced the election of former Campbell Soup president and CEO Douglas Conant to its board, effective immediately. Conant’s election increases the number of AmerisourceBergen directors from nine to 10.

“Doug’s extensive business experience, exceptional leadership capabilities and proven track record for growing brands and businesses make him an excellent addition to our board,” stated Richard Gozon, AmerisourceBergen chairman.

November 8, 2012
Campbell's evolves classic tomato soup

Campbell Soup has introduced a new twist on the classic American favorite: Sun-Ripened Yellow Tomato soup.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup has introduced a new twist on the classic American favorite: Sun-Ripened Yellow Tomato soup.

This new soup is flavored with yellow tomatoes, parsley, cilantro and thyme, and follows last year's introduction of Harvest Orange Tomato Soup.

Campbell has been making its iconic condensed Tomato soup for 115 years, since 1897.

July 25, 2012
Campbell's seeks to grow business with new products in fiscal year 2013

Campbell Soup outlined a three-prong growth strategy, which includes new product introductions, in a meeting with investors held on Tuesday.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup outlined a three-prong growth strategy, which includes new product introductions, in a meeting with investors held on Tuesday.

February 6, 2012
Campbell's appoints SVP, chief human resources officer

Campbell Soup Co. has appointed a new leader for its human resources department.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup Co. has appointed a new leader for its human resources department.

Robert Morrissey, who has served as VP human resources for Campbell's North America division since 2006, was appointed SVP and chief human resources officer. In his new role, Morrissey will be responsible for Campbell's global human resources function, including talent acquisition and management, organizational effectiveness, compensation and benefits, and diversity and inclusion for the company's 18,000 employees.

October 20, 2011
Campbell's expands Healthy Request soup line

Campbell Soup Co. has boosted its lineup of Healthy Request soups to include eight new varieties.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup Co. has boosted its lineup of Healthy Request soups to include eight new varieties.

The following flavors join the existing offerings:

  • Two Campbell’s condensed Healthy Request varieties: bean with bacon soup and cheddar cheese soup;

  • Two Campbell’s Select Harvest Healthy Request varieties: harvest tomato with basil soup and whole grain pasta fagioli soup; and

October 6, 2011
V8 V-Fusion adds smoothies to lineup

Campbell Soup Co. has expanded its V8 V-Fusion juices line with 100% fruit and vegetable juice smoothies.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup Co. has expanded its V8 V-Fusion juices line with 100% fruit and vegetable juice smoothies.

The V8 V-Fusion smoothies have no added sugar, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and provide 2g fiber and such vitamins as A, C and E, for 130 calories or less.

The new smoothies carry a suggested retail price of $3.99 for a 36-oz. bottle. For a limited time, 9.5-oz. bottles also will be available at select Walmart stores nationwide for 50 cents.

September 15, 2011
Campbell Soup Co. gears up for major product launch

Campbell Soup Co. is expanding its U.S. soup and simple meals business with 35 new products.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup Co. is expanding its U.S. soup and simple meals business with 35 new products.

April 19, 2011
Campbell Soup appoints VP corporate development

A former Walmart VP has joined Campbell Soup as its VP corporate development.

CAMDEN, N.J. — A former Walmart VP has joined Campbell Soup as its VP corporate development.

In this new role, Raymond Liguori will be responsible for Campbell's efforts in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and joint ventures. He will report to Craig Owens, Campbell's CFO and chief administrative officer.

January 6, 2011
Campbell's kicks off AdDress Your Heart campaign

Campbell Soup is teaming up with the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement to launch a new campaign that addresses heart disease among women.

CAMDEN, N.J. — Campbell Soup is teaming up with the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement to launch a new campaign that addresses heart disease among women.

The AdDress Your Heart campaign builds on Campbell's commitment in the fight against heart disease among women. 

September 28, 2010
Executive changes announced at Campbell Soup Co.

Campbell Soup Co.'s chief executive is retiring at the end of the company's fiscal year....

CAMDEN, N.J. Campbell Soup Co.'s chief executive is retiring at the end of the company's fiscal year.

 

Doug Conant will step down from his role as president and CEO, a position he has held since 2001, on July 31, 2011, the company said Tuesday. Campbell's board of directors appointed EVP and COO Denise Morrison to lead the company at the beginning of fiscal 2012. Morrison also has been elected a director of the company as of Oct. 1.

 

July 21, 2010
V8 introduces V8 V-Fusion+Tea juice beverages

V8 V-Fusion+Tea juice beverages have joined the V8 V-Fusion line from Campbell Soup Co....