Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Denise Morrison has been elected as Co-Chair of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Board of Directors. She will be the first female to Co-Chair the CGF. For the past two years, Morrison has held the position of CGF Vice Co-Chair.

CGF is a global industry network that brings together the CEOs and senior management of some 400 retailers, manufacturers, service providers, and other stakeholders across 70 countries.

Morrison said, “I am excited to serve as Co-Chair and lead the Consumer Goods Forum's Board. CGF addresses some of the most important issues facing consumer goods companies globally. Seismic social, economic and technological shifts are transforming consumers’ expectations of companies and the products we make. By harnessing the collective efforts of our industry to build and sustain consumer trust, we have the opportunity to drive growth and positive change by meeting the needs of people worldwide.”

In this role, Morrison will continue to advance CGF’s core mission to lead the consumer goods industry, to drive positive societal change, and to improve business efficiency. CGF advances its mission through focusing on several priority areas for the industry: environmental and social sustainability, product safety, health and wellness, and end-to-end value chain.

About Campbell Soup Company

Campbell (NYSE:CPB) is driven and inspired by our Purpose, “Real food that matters for life’s moments.” The company makes a range of products from high-quality soups and simple meals to snacks and healthy beverages. For generations, people have trusted Campbell to provide authentic, flavorful and readily available foods and beverages that connect them to each other, to warm memories, and to what’s important today. Led by its iconic Campbell’s brand, the company’s portfolio includes Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Bolthouse Farms, V8, Swanson, Prego, Pace, Plum Organics, Arnott’s, Tim Tam, Royal Dansk and Kjeldsens. Founded in 1869, Campbell has a heritage of giving back and acting as a good steward of the planet’s natural resources. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. For more information, visit www.campbellsoupcompany.com or follow company news on Twitter via @CampbellSoupCo.

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