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  • Sara Lee Announces Name of N.A. Spin Off

    Along with the naming announcement, Sara Lee revealed its strategy for its North American foods business, Hillshire Brands Company, which emphasized new product development, marketing investment and disciplined cost control.
  • CG Execs Meet to Swap Sales & Marketing Strategies

    More than 200 consumer goods executives convened this week for the 2012 Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit. Here's a behind the scenes look at the insights revealed on hot topics, like effective retail partnerships, brand penetration, social and mobile marketing, and more.
  • Kraft Attributes Business Growth to Innovation

    New products generated 10.5 percent of net revenue in 2011, up from 7.4 percent in 2009. And as Kraft Foods plans to divide into two independent public companies, the company's R&D team has a robust development pipeline that's already delivered more than 70 new products in the past year.
  • Newell Rubbermaid Accelerates Growth of Global Writing Portfolio

    One of companys most experienced global executives will lead top global growth initiative for Sharpie, Paper Mate brands.
  • Smart Balance to Acquire Udi's

    This transformational acquisition is expected to position Smart Balance as a leader in the gluten-free category, accelerate its growth rate, and further diversify its mix toward high-growth natural brands.
  • Diageo Appoints New President in Canada

    A 19-year Diageo veteran will succeed current President and CEO Debra Kelly-Ennis, who has decided to leave the company.
  • 2012 Sales and Marketing Report

    Intelligent innovation is going to be key to the CG industry's performance in the coming year. New research from CGT and IDC Manufacturing Insights examines the progress companies are making in TPM, downstream data, direct-to-consumer selling, social business and mobility.
  • Chasing Elephants

    CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.
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