Gillette Pepsi Cos., Inc.

Randy Benz, VP & CIO, Energizer, and Simon Ellis, practice director, Supply Chain Strategies, IDC Manufacturing Insights, are the most recent additions to the standout agenda at the 2011 Consumer Goods Business & Technology Leadership Conference.

The creation of the Global Snacks Group and Power of One Americas Council are critical components of the companys long-term strategy to strengthen and extend its global leadership position in snacks and leverage the power of its combined food and beverage businesses.

PepsiCo announces that Albert (Al) P. Carey has been named CEO of PepsiCo Americas Beverages, effective immediately, reporting to Chairman and CEO Indra K. Nooyi.

Australian radio comedy duo Hamish and Andy and Smith's Snackfood Company brought "The People's Chip" to life based on votes cast by 400,000 listeners. Consumers plowed through a two-week supply of chips in just a few days, leaving them hungry for more.

Having successfully executed its transformation plan, and 18 months into the Cadbury integration, the company has built a global snacking platform and a North American grocery business that now differ in their future strategic priorities, growth profiles and operational focus. So whats the logical thing to do? Spin off of the North American grocery business.

Paulo-based LiveAD partners with New York-based Night Agency to create a social storytelling Facebook campaign for global CPG brand.