July 8, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Campbell Soup Co. (NYSE: CPB) said that its president and chief executive officer, Douglas R. Conant, was injured in an automobile accident in New Jersey on July 2. He is recuperating from surgery performed over the weekend and is expected to be hospitalized for a brief period, according to the company.

According to a Campbell statement, Conant was a passenger in the back seat of a vehicle, on his way home from Campbell’s headquarters, at the time of the accident.

Campbell chairman Harvey Golub said, “We believe Doug can continue to lead the company effectively during his recuperation.”

The company said it plans to hold its previously scheduled investor meeting in Maxton, North Carolina on July 14 and 15.

Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell Soup is a global manufacturer and marketer of foods including soup, baked snacks, and healthy beverages. The company’s brands include Campbell’s, Pepperidge Farm, Arnott’s, and V8.

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