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- 2/15/2012
Kraft Foods Announces Executive Transition
Marc S. Firestone will step down in April; Gerhard W. Pleuhs will become General Counsel.<br /> - 2/15/2012
GS1 US Mourns Former CEO Thomas S. Rittenhouse
<div>Rittenhouse is said to have been the first to recognize the potential of radio frequency identification and the Electronic Product Code.</div><br /> - 2/15/2012
WD-40 Launches First Product Line Extension
The new WD-40 Specialist line consists of five products: Rust Release Penetrant Spray; Water Resistant Silicone Lubricant; Protective White Lithium Grease; Long-Term Corrosion Inhibitor; and Rust Remover Soak.<br /> - 2/14/2012
IBM Completes DemandTec Acquisition
The acquisition further extends IBMs Smarter Commerce initiative by adding cloud-based software to help companies drive profitability through measurable pricing, promotion, and assortment planning.<br /> - 2/14/2012
Acosta Acquires Griffin Strategic Advisors
Griffin will combine with Acostas Marketing Group to form AMG Strategic Advisors, a new business unit to be led by Griffins co-founder and CEO Carrie Shea.<br /> - 2/14/2012
Diamond Calls Off Pringles Deal; Kellogg Moves In
A surprising twist in the sale of Pringles hit this morning when Diamond Foods Inc. called off its planned acquisition of Procter & Gamble's popular brand. But Pringles wont be homeless for long as The Kellogg Company swept in this morning to state its claim on the world's second largest player in savory snacks.<br /> - 2/14/2012
PepsiCo Announces Strategic Growth Investments
<div>These decisions are based on a comprehensive review by the company's management of its portfolio, brands, costs, organization and capital structure.</div><br /> - 2/13/2012
MillerCoors Buys Crispin, Strengthens Category Position
Minneapolis-based Crispin grew approximately 200 percent in 2011, outpacing the overall cider categorys 26 percent growth during the same period.<br /> - 2/13/2012
General Mills Reveals Brand New Innovation Process
The General Mills Worldwide Innovation Network shares key insights of its X3 Process, a new approach developed to provide a step-by-step roadmap for the company's open innovation projects. Why share? General Mills anticipates others will find success using the non-linear approach to guide innovation efforts as well. - 2/13/2012
Readers' Choice Survey 2012
For the 12th year in a row, <em>CGT</em> handed the microphone over to our readers to identify their most valued technology solutions and service providers across 10 categories. Based on their uncensored opinions and real-world experiences, the results are honest indicators of how the industry is approaching technology adoption.