Consumer Affairs & Relations

H.J. Heinz Agrees to Be Acquired
Understanding the need to preserve Heinzs values, heritage and community connections, Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital have pledged to maintain Pittsburgh as its global headquarters, and to fulfill and continue its philanthropic support of community initiatives and related investments.
The Evolving Role of the Grocer
The time of the smart supply chain is upon us, and grocers are in a unique position to leverage the transformation to respond to customer needs for greater visibility, and industry demands for compliance and traceability. Here, IDC Retail Insights uncovers the challenges and opportunities that these changes will present to consumer goods manufacturers.

TerraCycle to Recycle Cigarette Waste

With funding from Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co., TerraCycle is launching a national program to reduce and recycle cigarette butt litter, regardless of which manufacturer made the cigarettes.
Kraft Foods Group Appoints CMO

The company's first CMO will be responsible for building on the strength of Kraft's unrivaled brands through the development of world-class marketing and innovation.
Dole to Sell Worldwide Packaged Foods Business

Dole received unconditional approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to implement the sale of its worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh produce business to ITOCHU. Two lines of fresh produce business will remain with the new Dole following the the transaction: fresh fruit and fresh vegetables.
Introducing CGT's Executive Council

Find out how a new group, co-chaired by two highly respected industry thought leaders, is reaffirming CGT's commitment to the consumer goods community.
Snyder's-Lance Names CEO

Pretzel maker Snyder's-Lance is promoting its president and COO Carl Lee to lead the company, as CEO David Singer plans to retire in May.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Acquires Yogurtini

Rocky Mountain already currently franchises and/or operates 16 self-serve frozen yogurt stores under the name Aspen Leaf Yogurt.
Reckitt Benckiser Unveils betterbusiness Strategy

RB announces its new goals upon the early achievement of its highly-successful Carbon 20 program.
Munchkin Hires Sales and Marketing Expert

The newly appointed candidate will lead the baby and toddler brand's international growth and development initiatives.

H.J. Heinz Agrees to Be Acquired

The Evolving Role of the Grocer

TerraCycle to Recycle Cigarette Waste

Kraft Foods Group Appoints CMO

Dole to Sell Worldwide Packaged Foods Business

Introducing CGT's Executive Council

Snyder's-Lance Names CEO

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Acquires Yogurtini

Reckitt Benckiser Unveils betterbusiness Strategy

Munchkin Hires Sales and Marketing Expert