Strategy

In recent decades, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies grown through expansion into new markets harnessing the power of their global brands, or through localization and in-market execution. In other cases, they have delivered profitability through global efficiency programs like ERP and global business services. In the future, CPG leaders will embrace a new era of value creation by finding the right balance of all three.

The additional reorganization plans are expected to enhance organization efficiency and streamline processes.

Nandu Nandkishore, Executive Vice President in charge of Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA), has decided to take early retirement after a long and distinguished career with Nestl.

Nestl USA announces that all of its 23 factories spanning confections, dairy, frozen and refrigerated meals, ice cream, baking ingredients, and beverages are now landfill-free, contributing zero waste for disposal.

In 2016, U.S. and Canada Kraft Mac & Cheese varieties will be made without artificial flavors, preservatives or synthetic colors.

Davigel is a provider of branded frozen and chilled food products, ice-cream and solutions for out of home in Europe.

Saying Walmart is the biggest IT investor in retail might raise a few eyebrows, but most people would likely shrug their shoulders and respond with "well that makes sense." But according to the latest research from IDC, Walmart is not only the biggest IT spender in retail, but is the biggest investor in IT across industries worldwide.

Brown Shoe also announces the impending launch of its new men's footwear business, Brown Shoe Bootmakers.