Consumer Affairs & Relations

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.

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.

Consumers are the industry's driving force

Manufacturers continue to consider the channel's potential.

Reynolds American Inc. has unveiled the leadership team it expects to have in place after its anticipated acquisition by British American Tobacco closes later this year.