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.
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.
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.
Welchs will start its project at Meijer and Target, focusing on monitoring new product introductions, improving the planning and execution of its promotions and reducing exit inventories at the end of events.
General Mills announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with PAI Partners and Sodiaal to purchase interests in Yoplait S.A.S., and affiliated companies.
The JBS USA Beef sales organization will use SignalDemand to respond quickly to changing market conditions and identify win-win opportunities for its customers.
Fast Company released its annual list of the The Worlds 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2011 earlier this month. Not surprisingly, Apple, Inc. was crowned No. 1 followed by social networking stars Facebook and Twitter. While only three consumer goods companies made the Top 50, another 20 were named as market leaders in the consumer product and food industries.
