Strategy

Steve Cahillane will lead Coca-Cola Refreshments Inc. uponcompletion of the company's acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprises North America.

The new tool is developed in conjunction with more than 20 global suppliers in hopes that it will lay the foundation for an industry standard.

To seed future growth and build on the company's competitive edge, leaders at Del Monte focus on providing the infrastructure necessary for employees to work together and share information without risking the integrity of the company's intellectual property.

The new program is expected to offer more flexibility and lower costs.

The Paris-based company has purchased Centric's Product Specification, Sourcing and Calendar Management modules.

Beaulieu Group sought to better understand the financial impact of its operational decisions.

Launched in 1987, The Edison Best New Product Awards recognize and honor excellence in the new product development and launch in the spirit of Thomas Edison, America's greatest inventor and marketer. Find out which CPG products won in 2010.

Consumer confidence and economic optimism are on the upswing in the first half of 2010, accompanied by new opportunities for marketers and retailers in a still unpredictable economic environment.