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  • Coca-Cola, Ford, Heinz, Nike, P&G Form New Collaborative

    These five global companies form the Plant PET Technology Collaborative (PTC), a strategic working group focused on accelerating the development and use of 100% plant-based PET materials and fiber in their products.

  • Molson Coors Receives Approval for StarBev Acquisition

    Molson Coors Brewing Company will pay $3.5 billion to acquire StarBev, giving the Canadian-American beer maker a new base in Europe and adding more than 20 brands to its portfolio.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Kellogg Completes Pringles Acquisition

    The addition of the iconic snack business makes Kellogg the world's second-largest savory snack company.

  • Lifeway Pilots Kiosks

    The Chicago-based company is evaluating the concept with an eye toward possible expansion.

  • Direct POS Data Sharing

    Jennifer Beckett, vice president of Sales & Marketing at Vendor Managed Technologies, Inc. (VMT), reveals how data sharing has drastically changed the collaborative analytics environment for retailers and suppliers.
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