J.M. Smucker Co.

CPG experts weigh in on whether the shopping list is still king for food shoppers and marketers, and the answer is yes – sort of.

Linda Dillman will guide the GS1 U.S. strategy to improve e-commerce standards adoption and usage.

The executive appointments are designed to position the company for continued growth and support the company's long-term succession planning.

Find out who The J. M. Smucker Company will sell its U.S. canned milk brands and operations to.

Katherine Ross will help to guide GS1 US strategy to improve cross-industry supply chain efficiencies.

CGT is proud to present the 2015 class of Visionaries. These are seven of the brightest minds in the industry, leading their companies down the path to success. Whether nominated by peers, partner companies -- and even competitors -- the executives featured here all exemplify the term "visionary" and will inspire you to action as you read about their accomplishments.

In connection with the closing of the transaction, Dave West, who served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Big Heart Pet Brands, has joined the company as an executive officer.

The authors in this section focus a great deal on the pace of change in the industry, and how timing impacts innovation in the market. They explore investments in key technologies (like digital and consumer insights) that can help CG companies react quickly and stay nimble to keep their brands top-of-mind.