2022 CGT CIO of the Year Award: Aaron Gwinner

Tech leadership executes in many fashions, but it’s rare to hear today’s effective leaders describe success without referencing the power of the people around them. True to form, this year’s CIO of the Year Award winner, Aaron Gwinner, leans hard on the crucial role his team has played.

Tech Transformation Podcasts

Tech Transformation Podcast: Kellogg’s Charisse Hughes and Lesley Salmon On DTC, Data & All Things Analytics

When you’re one of the largest CPGs in the world, understanding consumers has become more important than ever. For The Kellogg Company, this means leaning into such technologies as AI and machine learning, and connecting the dots between their data across all channels.

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Keurig Dr Pepper Expands RTD Portfolio With Atypique Addition

Keurig Dr Pepper intends to acquire the rights to Atypique, a non-alcoholic, ready-to-drink cocktail brand, from Station Agro-Biotech.

Virtual Fireside Chat
CPGs Shifting Into Innovation at High Gear
After spending the last two-plus years simplifying SKUs to keep production lines moving and products on shelves, many CPGs are now embracing new innovation strategies that meet today’s exceedingly heightened consumer expectations. Learn how.
Sustainability
How QR Codes Could Revolutionize Seafood Supply Chain Traceability & Build Brand Integrity
As companies continue to navigate the new standards and retail continues to adopt QR codes, seafood carriers should employ this tech to connect with consumers and enable transparency within the supply chain.
Analytics Unite
Today Is the Easiest Day to Attract Tech Talent. Tomorrow, Not So Much
Learn how companies like Lowe's and Giant Eagle are recruiting talent and cultivating the analytic skills companies require from their tech teams.

Reckitt Developing Central Hub for Consumer Insights
Reckitt is investing in its consumer research and insights management capabilities so it can more quickly access and act upon them.
Unleashing the Future of Product Innovation
CPGs are in a new era of innovation, but many remain saddled with legacy systems and processes. Explore the tech helping them overcome common new product development and launch challenges to realize true innovation.
GSK Consumer Preps For Independent Future With E-commerce Upgrade
As GSK Consumer Healthcare prepares to de-merge from GSK, the company is investing in its ability to respond to e-commerce market changes to better compete in the expanding digital landscape.
The Mix: Because You've Never Met a More Engaged Consumer Than a Pet Parent
Welcome back to The Mix from CGT. In this issue: Better Choice Company is bringing people-food expectations to the pet care sector.
Kellogg Company Separating Into 3 Businesses
The No. 48 consumer goods company is spinning off its North American cereal and plant-based foods businesses to result in three independent public companies.
Nu Skin Finds Natural Fit In Soaring Social Commerce Demand
As social commerce becomes more than just a discovery channel for the CPG industry, Nu Skin is investing in its digital commerce capabilities for more profitable consumer engagement.
How to Use Predictive Analytics to Improve Customer Experiences
With today’s availability of predictive analytics services and access to large amounts of consumer data, companies can get a much clearer picture of customer journeys. Learn more.
B&G Foods Reorganizes
B&G Foods is reorganizing to better compete in today’s volatile CPG and retail landscape.
Chobani Races Into Metaverse Experiment With Roblox Event
Chobani is inviting participants to race through a virtual galaxy that includes Chobani Oatmilk spaceships making deliveries to planets. Winners get leaderboard rankings and rewards such as custom merchandise. Get more details.
Why BrewDog Is Leaning Into Field-Friendly CRM
As today’s consumer behaviors wind and shift, being successful hinges upon having technology that supports both their fluctuating needs and those of the sales team.
Overcoming AI Obstacles to Embrace Transformative Technology
With research from our special report on decoding AI as the backdrop, learn how consumer goods companies can overcome obstacles such as dated systems, a lack of visibility, and lagging communications in order to embrace the transformative power of AI.

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