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As we turn the corner to the second half of the year, CGT takes a moment to reflect on the top headlines of 2016 so far. From lists to executive appointments to trends and more, here is look back at the topics that were top-of-mind on consumergoods.com.

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.

Consumers in Mexico get a first look at Coca-Cola's new One Brand global packaging design.

Jack Link’s, Minong, Wisconsin: Tom “TD” Dixon joins the company as its first chief marketing officer.

The third annual award honors the unique and powerful role of todays marketing leaders in the increasingly competitive consumer goods industry. Discover this year's finalists for CMO of the Year, to be presented at the 2016 Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit this June.

Food and beverage business Dean Foods Company has agreed to acquire the manufacturing and retail ice cream business Friendly's Ice Cream for $155 million in cash.from an affiliate of Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC.

Target will seek to draw city shoppers in-store with a new yogurt bar.

Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice flavored sparkling waters, will expand to the United Kingdom and Ireland.