Campbell Names DeMuth Vice President Global Nutrition

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) today announced the appointment of Dr. Debra DeMuth as Vice President Global Nutrition. DeMuth joins Campbell from McDonald’s Corporation, where she served as Director of Global Nutrition. The appointment is effective Feb. 22. Dr. DeMuth succeeds Dr. Chor-San Khoo, who is taking a new role at Campbell as Senior Research Fellow for External Scientific Affairs.

Douglas R. Conant, Campbell’s President and Chief Executive Officer said, "I want to acknowledge Dr. Khoo’s many important contributions to Campbell during her long career. Campbell is a better company because of Chor-San’s efforts, and I am pleased that we will continue to benefit from her contributions.

"I am equally pleased to welcome a professional with the credentials of Dr. Debra DeMuth to the Campbell team. She brings extensive global experience from a variety of leading companies in the food industry and beyond. I am confident that Debra will build upon the strong work of our global nutrition and health team to support Campbell’s growing focus on vegetable nutrition and whole grains, as well as our continued work in sodium reduction across our portfolio.”

DeMuth will be based at Campbell’s headquarters in Camden and will be part of Campbell’s Global Research & Development organization, reporting to George Dowdie, Senior Vice President, Global Research & Development and Quality.

DeMuth will be responsible for leading Campbell’s global nutrition organization, working closely with the company’s business units and nutrition groups within R&D to develop wellness strategies. She will provide expert nutritional science leadership to Campbell and also will develop and coordinate regional nutritional initiatives, including research programs, clinical trials and science-based claims development.

DeMuth brings more than 30 years of experience in nutritional science leadership to Campbell. At McDonald’s, she provided guidance on the development of better-for-you menu items and helped the company build a comprehensive global nutrition strategy. Prior to McDonald’s, DeMuth led internal and external nutrition communications and research for Tropicana as a senior researcher at PepsiCo. Earlier in her career, she spent seven years at Kraft, where she served as Director of Nutrition for Nabisco. DeMuth also worked at Mead-Johnson Nutritionals, the Coca-Cola Company and Abbott Laboratories.

DeMuth earned a bachelor of science degree in nutrition from the University of Florida, a master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from Florida International University and a Ph.D. in nutrition and food science from Florida State University. She is a registered dietician affiliated with the American Dietetic Association and a member of the American Society for Nutritional Sciences, American Diabetes Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Dr. Khoo will begin her new role immediately, with responsibility for coordinating Campbell’s positions on a broad range of scientific policy matters. She also will serve as a key interface with external regulatory and science institutions, including the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration and the Institute of Medicine. Dr. Khoo will continue her work with organizations such as the International Life Sciences Institute and the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association.

About Campbell Soup Company

Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals, including soup, baked snacks, and healthy beverages. Founded in 1869, the company has a portfolio of market-leading brands, including "Campbell’s,” "Pepperidge Farm,” "Arnott’s,” and "V8.” For more information on the company, visit Campbell’s website at www.campbellsoup.com.