Consumer Affairs & Relations

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.

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

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.

Burt's Bees charts progress across the brand's social and environmental initiatives, recasts its 2020 goals and highlights an expanded commitment to the health of bees.

Committed to the open innovation process, Elmer's invites unique ideas and fresh approaches for its brand segments from suppliers, consumers and other potential collaboration partners.

American Greetings is recognized for demonstrating leadership in brand protection, online security, and privacy best practices.

The company plans to acquire a market leader in the assortment segment of the sweet biscuits category in China and Hong Kong, where growth in sweet biscuits is outpacing the growth of the $60 billion global sweet biscuits market.

The acquisition, Nestls first investment in an online content property, is a major step in the companys efforts to better serve and enhance the lives of consumers through digital technology and content.