Consumer Affairs & Relations

Playtex Infant Care addresses growing public confusion about plastics used in baby bottles by announcing the distribution of one million free samples of Playtex Drop-Ins Original Nurser Systems that are free of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used to manufacture polycarbonate plastic products.

CGT Executive Editor Kara Romanow gets Miller's perspective on the challenges for manufacturers brought on by today's tenuous economy.

In 2007, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 447 products for safety concerns. In 2008, the incidence of recalls doesn't seem to be slowing down. A company's ability to react quickly and effectively in the unfortunate event of a recall has a profound impact on its ability to rebuild brand trust. So, CGT picked the brains of industry experts on everything from avoiding the primary causes of product recalls to preparing a company's supply chain to react if and when a recall hits.

SC Johnson makes the public aware of a fake fraudulent check scheme, falsely using the company name.

Tyson Foods and LULAC form partnership to help the hungry through a donation to North Texas Food Bank, contributing more than 15 tons of protein.

Mitigating the Risk of Overseas Manufacturing

PepsiCo acquires V Water, a vitamin water brand in the UK, expanding its presence in the consumer demanded, healthier drinks category.

With data centers and network services around the world, consumer goods companies need to find ways to collaborate effectively to maximize the benefits of customer insights. Read on to find out why Sara Lee Corporation chose to renew its infrastructure outsourcing services contract and the outcome of this decision.