Campbell Soup Company Names Kelly Johnston as Vice President - Government Affairs.

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CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2002

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) has named Kelly Johnston as Vice President - Government Affairs, effective September 3, 2002. Johnston most recently served as Executive Vice President for Government Affairs and Communications at the National Food Processors' Association (NFPA). At Campbell, he will coordinate federal, state, and local government relations in the U.S., oversee activities with the company's trade associations, and coordinate similar activities for Campbell businesses throughout the world. He will report to Ellen Kaden, Senior Vice President for Law and Government Affairs.

"Kelly comes to us with a record of outstanding qualifications and accomplishments," Kaden said. "His extensive experience in government and his six years with one of our key industry associations make Kelly a superb addition to the Campbell leadership team. We are delighted he will be joining us."

Johnston joined NFPA in 1996, serving as the trade association's chief federal and state legislative and political affairs representative and chief media spokesperson. From 1995 to 1996, he was Secretary of the U.S. Senate, the Senate's chief legislative, financial and administrative officer. Johnston has also served as Staff Director of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, as Deputy Assistant Secretary, Public Affairs in the U.S. Department of Transportation, and in various Senatorial and Congressional committee functions, including Deputy Political Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee from 1989 to 1991.

Johnston commented, "Campbell Soup Company is one of the most esteemed organizations in the food industry, and I am honored to be joining their team. Campbell's integrity, professionalism and great products are well known and respected in the government relations arena."

Johnston earned his B.A. from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 1976.

About Campbell Soup Company

Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high quality soup, sauces, beverages, biscuits, confectionery and prepared food products. The company owns a portfolio of more than 20 market-leading businesses each with more than $100 million in sales. They include "Campbell's" soups worldwide, "Erasco" soups in Germany and "Liebig" soups in France, "Pepperidge Farm" cookies and crackers, "V8" vegetable juices, "V8 Splash" juice beverages, "Pace" Mexican sauces, "Prego" Italian sauces, "Franco-American" canned pastas and gravies, "Swanson" broths, "Homepride" sauces in the United Kingdom, "Arnott's" biscuits in Australia and "Godiva" chocolates around the world. The company also owns dry soup and sauce businesses in Europe under the "Batchelors," "Oxo," "Lesieur," "Royco," "Liebig," "Heisse Tasse," "Bla Band" and "McDonnells" brands. The company is ably supported by approximately 24,000 employees worldwide. For more information on the company, visit Campbell's website on the Internet at www.campbellsoup.com.