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The majority of consumer goods companies are getting serious about sustainability. Here, Robert Byrne, president and CEO of Terra Technology, talks about how demand-driven planning can reduce waste and slow climate change.

With growing concerns about the environment, studies show thatcustomers are buying more environmentally-friendly products. As aresult, companies are using less packaging, which now means morebenefits for the earth. Find out how companies such as PepsiCo, HP,Coca-Cola, Nestl Waters North America and Kraft Foods are followingthe consumer trend to lean toward green.

While some companies are just beginning to implement best green practices, Nestle Waters North America has made it an important part of its business for more than a decade.

In May 2008, Heinz announced a milestone company goal as part of its sustainability vision: to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2015. Here is how it plans to do it.

St. Louis, Mo. will be the North American headquarters and global home of the flagship Budweiser brand and all U.S. breweries will remain open; the commitment to communities of combined company is maintained.

What some CG companies are doing to stay afloat.

Analysts say Anheuser-Busch may accept a higher bid from InBev over the weekend.

Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. says InBev's announced attempt to replace its existing board of directors with InBev's hand-picked nominees is a self-serving effort.