Consumer Affairs & Relations

The Sweet Earth acquisition follows Nestle’s recent equity stake in Freshly, a direct-to-consumer delivery service, and continues the company’s evolution into new products and categories to match changing consumer preferences.

Mattel has tapped JDA and KPMG to deliver a next-generation control tower program aimed at creating a more agile, responsive supply chain globally.

Companies including Dole, Kroger, McCormick, McLane, Nestle, Unilever and Walmart will work with IBM to find ways for the global supply chain to benefit from blockchain.

Lisa Selk will steer the sports nutrition brand's continued focus on new product innovation and distribution expansion.

The former Walmart CIO has "a company-wide remit to transform how new technologies are used to improve performance."

Given that Amazon is extremely shopper-focused and has shown tremendous resilience in placing big bets, consumer goods manufacturers don’t have a choice.

General Mills has been modernizing its portfolio, updating products from Cheerios to Yoplait to Progresso, expanding gluten-free and organic offerings, and making nutritional improvements across brands.

Lain Hancock will work to align commercial strategy and deliver a long-term growth plan for the brand.