CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 1, 2013-- Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today appointed Carlos Barroso Senior Vice President, Global Research Development (RD), reporting to Campbell’s President and Chief Executive Officer Denise Morrison. Barroso’s appointment is effective July 31, 2013.

“Research Development is an essential ingredient in our recipe for delivering the meaningful, consumer-focused innovation needed to change our company’s growth trajectory,” said Morrison. “Carlos brings extensive RD food and consumer packaged goods expertise to Campbell at a very important time. His knowledge of emerging markets and open innovation, coupled with his experience in baked snacks and flavor science, makes him an excellent fit for our organization.”

Barroso, 54, joins Campbell with more than 20 years of experience as an RD professional. Most recently, he ran his own RD consulting practice, where he worked with many Fortune 100 clients.

Previously, Barroso was Senior Vice President of RD at PepsiCo, where he oversaw all RD for PepsiCo Foods, including Frito-Lay North America and Quaker Foods and Snacks, a $27 billion business with more than 800 RD employees. Prior to that, he held several roles of increasing responsibility within the PepsiCo Foods RD organization in the United States and internationally. Barroso began his career at Procter Gamble.

“I’m looking forward to joining Campbell and partnering with our business leaders, RD associates and outside partners to accelerate innovation worldwide,” said Barroso. “Campbell is aggressively reinvigorating its innovation pipeline and reshaping its portfolio, and the RD team must be a critical partner to help drive that growth agenda.”

Barroso will be a member of Campbell’s corporate leadership team.

Barroso earned his bachelor of science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he currently serves as Chair of the External Advisory Board for the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. His significant expertise in flavor science has resulted in two patents while at PepsiCo. He has also published articles and presented at conferences worldwide on a variety of topics including Open Innovation and Globalization.

About Campbell Soup Company

Campbell Soup Company is a manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals, including soup and sauces, baked snacks and healthy beverages. Founded in 1869, the company has a portfolio of market-leading brands, including "Campbell's," "Pepperidge Farm," "Arnott's," "V8" and “Bolthouse Farms.” Through its corporate social responsibility program, the company strives to make a positive impact in the workplace, in the marketplace and in the communities in which it operates. Campbell is a member of the Standard Poor's 500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. For more information, visit www.campbellsoupcompany.com and https://twitter.com/CampbellSoupCo.

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