Unilever Co.

Eighteen brands met Nielsen's requirements for distinctiveness, relevance and endurance to earn the 2016 U.S. Nielsen Breakthrough Innovation Award. Here is this year's roster of winners.

Raphael Savalle writes articles about the Consumer Goods sector, its strategic challenges and opportunities to help executives think about their options and to engage managers in thinking strategically. The following is an excerpt from his article "Why do FMCG's CFOs care about ROA and why should you?," which is the 4th article in his series on Total Shareholder Return (TSR).

ViralGains will be showcased at Cannes Lions Innovation as a top innovator for the category Engaging Millennials.

The Coca-Cola Company, together with Coca-Cola FEMSA, has entered into an agreement to acquire Unilever's AdeS soy-based beverage business.

Gartner, Inc. has released its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices, and Unilever topped the ranking for the first time.

After supporting clients like Nestle, Unilever and Procter & Gamble in Europe for several years, SmartCommerce is bringing its online CPG brand support platform to the U.S. market.

Supply chain operating network E2open has acquired Terra Technology, a provider of supply chain solutions that help consumer product companies manage market volatility to make better business decisions.

Perception Research Services, Teaneck, New Jersey, has merged with fellow research agency In Vivo BVA, Paris.