Finance & Capital Management

The importance of transformational business and technology initiatives cannot be underestimated in the consumer goods industry. That's why CGT is once again recognizing three consumer goods companies for excellence in supply chain, customer management and mid-market growth strategies.

BluePrint is a nationally recognized leader in the raw juice category based in New York City.

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, the company will move to a structure with two chief operating officers and the following leaders have been named to new positions, accordingly.

Acquisitions play a vital role in Hain Celestials strategy of building market share. These have not only widened the companys geographical presence, but also provided opportunities to cross-sell products in the U.S., Canadian and European markets.

The philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company pledged $1 million to local community relief efforts. Funds will help provide resources for necessary food and shelter in the short-term and will aid in the long-term rebuilding efforts.

Entities affiliated with RedPrairie will acquire all outstanding shares of JDA common stock for $45 per share. The offer price represents a 33 percent premium to JDAs stock price on October 26, 2012 the day before market rumors surfaced stating JDA was exploring a sale.

Anheuser-Busch will begin packaging 44,000 cases of emergency drinking water or 1,056,000 cans this week for residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy and other natural disasters.

The Schiff business is expected to significantly enhance Bayer's presence and position in the United States, which accounts for more over-the-counter and nutritional products sales than any other country in the world.