Company completes deal for Aphrodite Divine Confections.

Highlights company’s embrace of three strategic trends.

Modern attributes plus iconic brands is key to driving velocities, says Connolly.

Portofino Bakery shows commitment to sustainable growth.

Luciano traces company’s rapid progress in category.

Private equity firm to rebrand it as NovaTaste.

Will use proceeds to repay bank debt.

Signature Farms, Signature Care and Signature Café brands to consolidate.

Campbell Soup has owned the business for the past five years.

Mondelez, ADM and Hershey also make inaugural list.