Mergers & Acquisitions

THE MERGER AND ACQUISITION (M&A) trend continued through 2006, impacting a large number of technology providers that service the consumer goods (CG) industry.

In 2005 Gillette merged with Procter & Gamble, forming one of the world's largest consumer goods companies.

Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG is rumored to be considering the sale of baby food maker Gerber Products Co. to Nestle, reported the Wall Street Journal.

Sunny D shines with efficient trade plans post P&G spin off

Consumer goods companies must develop breakthrough strategies for grow

In 2000, Nestle USA identified the strategic opportunity to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with its end-consumers.

Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) sold its Sure deodorant brand to Innovative Brands, the same company that bought Pert shampoo from the company earlier this year.

Kara Romanow catches up with Marc Brown, VP and CIO of Del Monte Foods, to get his perspective on the challenges of managing a growing crosscategory product portfolio, as well as some best practices for handling mergers and acquisitions.