Manufacturing

A-B InBev and Grupo Modelo to Combine
The combined company would lead the global beer industry with roughly 400 million hectoliters of beer volume annually and 2012 estimated revenues of $47 billion. Its operations would span 24 countries with enhanced opportunities for 150,000 employees across the globe.
Minority Consumers Lead Digital Shopping Charge
U.S. smartphone penetration is nearing 50 percent, so its no surprise that the adoption of mobile shopping tools has been rapid. But a new study says that African Americans and Hispanics are adopting new shopping technologies at a faster rate than Caucasians, marking mobile marketing to multicultural shoppers as a huge opportunity.

Anheuser-Busch InBev Confirms Interest in Grupo Modelo

Settling industry rumors, Anheuser-Busch InBev noted that there is truth to the recent speculation regarding a possible combination between AB InBev and Grupo Modelo.
Hershey Details 5-Year Growth Plan

Under a comprehensive strategic plan, five core brands Hersheys, Reeses, Hersheys Kisses, Jolly Rancher and Ice Breakers will become global cornerstones.
Top 5 Ways to Engage Consumers with Social Media

Multi-award winning Producer and Digital Marketing Expert Van Vandegrift and his team in Hollywood have been behind some of the most successful online and in-store digital shopper marketing campaigns for major CG brands, including Hefty, Bisquick and Sunsweet. Here he counts down the top five ways to engage consumers with social media.
Heinz Appoints North American Business Lead

Dave Woodard is expected to lead Heinz North America to new levels of success by leveraging his proven expertise in marketing and innovation, and his keen understanding of consumer behavior.
Pharmavite Expands Product Line, Introduces New Brand

A total of 20 offerings across three new Nature Made product lines will be in market by year end. In addition, Pharmavite will introduce Voots, a recent brand acquisition.
Coca-Cola Invests $3B to Support Growth in India

The Coca-Cola Company has robust plans to capture growth in India with investments in innovation, expansion of distribution network, etc. The company has already invested more than $2 billion in India since it re-entered the country in 1993.
P&G Uses Downstream Data to Boost On-Shelf Availability

Focusing on store-level data enables CG companies to win in modern retail. Here, a member of Procter & Gambles Retailer Connect Program candidly reveals how the company is using POS data to identify out-of-stock/zero sales incidents and then act in store to fix those opportunities and drive sales.
General Mills, Smart Balance Adopt New Web Marketing Capabilities

Using Swoop, General Mills and Smart Balance are able to present consumers who engage relevant information they would normally seek in a secondary search.

A-B InBev and Grupo Modelo to Combine

Minority Consumers Lead Digital Shopping Charge

Anheuser-Busch InBev Confirms Interest in Grupo Modelo

Hershey Details 5-Year Growth Plan

Top 5 Ways to Engage Consumers with Social Media

Heinz Appoints North American Business Lead

Pharmavite Expands Product Line, Introduces New Brand

Coca-Cola Invests $3B to Support Growth in India

P&G Uses Downstream Data to Boost On-Shelf Availability

General Mills, Smart Balance Adopt New Web Marketing Capabilities