Strategy

Valued at $6.8 billion, the deal is another alternative to a recently proposed offer from Pilgrims Pride, and is also subject to the termination of Hillshire's previous merger agreement with Pinnacle.

CG companies are in need of an overhaul. Historically, it was logical to structure a multinational's operations on the basis of geography, but this way of working is no longer fit for purpose due to factors such as globalization and different levels of digital maturity. At the same time, companies now require much more sophisticated approaches to engage and excite their customers.

The new CEO previously served as chief executive of AdvancePierre Foods and president of Pinnacle.

CGT Editor Ali Ackerman Orr gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

The SC Johnson Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Research Tower opens to the public, for the first time ever, on May 2, 2014.

This announcement comes after a pending agreement for Hillshire to acquire Pinnacle Foods for $6.6 billion.

CGT proudly presents its newest class of Visionaries; 11 consumer goods professionals who are shaping the future of their companies with unprecedented business and technology initiatives.

In her monthly column, Lora Cecere reveals what it takes to get consumer goods companies unstuck and lead business and technology transformation in the industry.