GE Appliances Gets Smart Home Assist from Google The Haier division is simplifying its smart home services through a direct connection to Google Home. Perrigo Launches Private Label Imodium Rival The launch is yet another indication that private label is gaining steam in the U.S. Blockchain: Farm to Consumer is a Journey of Trust The advent of blockchain technology is making it possible for consumer goods makers to create food value chains that deliver trust and transparency. Tip of the Spear Technology: Competitoor CGT looks at emerging technologies that offer unique solutions to consumer goods companies seeking to transform their organizations. This week: price intelligence tool Competitoor. Smucker Ships Off Doughboy, Other Brands to Hometown Foods Investor-backed Hometown Foods now owns the Pillsbury, Funfetti, Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy and Martha White baking brands. Kroger Goes Back to College to Foster Innovation The supermarket company will operate an innovation lab within the University of Cincinnati to nurture future talent and tech. Nestle, Coke Make Bolder Moves into Coffee Nestlé expands its offerings by becoming Starbucks' retail partner; Coca-Cola dives into the category by acquiring UK-based Costa. Coca-Cola Buys Regional Soda Brand The beverage giant expanded its portfolio of up-and-coming brands with New England's Moxie. Dinner with Algorithms: Competing in the Amazon Era A former insider explains why brands need a new tech platform to compete in the 'Amazon Era.' Sponsored Owning stuff. We’re so over it. Increasingly, consumers around the world – younger ones especially – are taking the same approach to how much “stuff” they choose to own. First Previous 219 220 221 222 223 Next Last