Strategy

Kellogg and PepsiCo led food and beverage makers in efficiency of water use, an important metric for the long-term profitability and sustainability of resource-intensive businesses, according to Lux Research. Lux Research analysts evaluated resource efficiency in consumer packaged goods. Here are their findings.

Seventh Generation pledges to using all energy from non-fossil fuel sources by 2020.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. will acquire all outstanding shares of Diamond Foods in a cash and stock merger transaction for approximately $1.91 billion, including the assumption of approximately $640 million of indebtedness. Find out more about this strategic combination.

Coca-Cola Co. is reportedly in talks to invest in Chobani LLC, in a deal that the Greek yogurt maker hopes could value it at as much $3 billion, including debt.

Honest Company founders Jessica Alba and Brian Lee discuss their company's meteoric rise from start-up to billion dollar valuation.

Presented at the 2015 Consumer Goods Business & Technology Leadership Conference, the award honors the Chief Information Officer who has made the largest demonstrable business impact within his or her consumer goods organization through the implementation and successful use of technology.

Will Kellogg Co. boost its snack sales in a merger with snack foods maker Diamond Foods Inc.?

Bayer Consumer Care, Whippany, New Jersey. Scott Traister was recently promoted to the position of manager, shopper insights.