Consumer Affairs & Relations

Danone says the purchase, for an undisclosed price, "will advance Danone's ambition to further develop yogurt consumption by notably expanding the various ways in which Americans can enjoy yogurt."

This acquisition provides Post a platform in the growing active nutrition and supplements businesses.

A new report from the retail behemouth rests on Q1 2013 sales and survey data to identify ongoing trends that impact the way people shop. Find out how a lack of trust in the government will impact shopper confidence and which categories will benefit most from a gradually improving job market.

The company names David Denholm as president and chief operating officer and Peter McGuinness as chief marketing and brand officer.

Philips partners with Indiegogo to host crowd funded campaigns; Philips to award $100,000 plus mentoring to the top ideas.

More than 200 executives from leading consumer goods and retail organizations worked together to focus on how the industry can bring benefits to consumers through collaborative initiatives. The effort was triggered by the significant changes in society, consumer behavior, the environment and technology. In the end, two megatrends and three action plans emerged.

This facility will play a key role in developing the talent to lead Unilever, as it aims to double the size of the business, while halving its environmental impact and increasing its positive social impact.

The new SVP, Gobal R&D, joins Campbell with more than 20 years of experience from companies including PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble.