Sustainability

The global strategy integrates sustainability, health and wellness, community and safety initiatives.

As part of a larger, more diversified organization, ChiquitaFyffes will become the largest global entity in the banana category with sales of more than 160 million boxes annually.

The Mahindra Group launches India's biggest innovation prize - the 'Rise Prize' which offers USD1 million to drive globally relevant, disruptive innovations while helping build a culture of innovation in India.

The five-year investment plan is focused on innovation and brand building, infrastructure, agriculture, and community.

The new SVP succeeds David White who will retire from the company after 10 years of service.

Mondelez achieves Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) coverage for 100 percent of the palm oil it bought in 2013.

The new leader brings more than 22 years of CPG and food industry experience from companies including Dean Foods Morningstar division, ConAgra Foods and Swift and Company.

Social media may have played a big part in the grocer's decision as 20,000 consumers have taken action to urge Chobani to drop GMOs from its supply chain, and posted comments on Chobanis Facebook page.