Driscolls wanted to create a stronger connection between its berries and consumers. To help engage consumers on a more personal level, Driscolls created a traceability program called Follow Us To The Farm, which is accessible via the www.driscsolls.com web site.
Walt Freese, former CEO of Ben & Jerry's, will direct the next phase of Stonyfield growth; Gary Hirshberg will continue in leadership roles with Stonyfield and Danone.
Nestls work with farmers in Shuangcheng is part of what it calls Creating Shared Value, an approach to business that aims to create value for the companys shareholders at the same time as for those communities where it operates.
