Food

There has been a lot written and discussed in the media about the impact of Japans earthquake on markets. Here is one of the best assessments that CGT has encountered on how the tragedy affected the consumer goods supply chain in particular.

CGT connects you to a handful of standout small to medium-size consumer goods companies that are hitting it off with consumers. Some names you'll recognize, others you won't, but they have lots in common, including true product innovation and non-traditional marketing strategies.

The $2.35 billion deal makes the buyer, Diamond Foods, the No. 2 global player in savory snack category.

In spite of ongoing economic and market challenges, the manufacturers of these brands showed their grit in 2010. They invested to understand the roles their products could play in helping consumers navigate difficult financial waters. And, they used that knowledge to develop and deliver powerful new products.

This new business model combines P&G's strong brand-building, consumer-led innovation and go-to-market capabilities with Teva's broad geographic reach.

Unilever enters a binding agreement to sell the global Sanex business to Colgate-Palmolive for 672 million euros while adding the Fab, Lavomatic and Vel brands to its portfolio in Colombia.