Manufacturer

CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

In this role, the executive will develop and execute sales strategies to drive the business across all EMEA Wholesale & Distributors markets.

CGT scoured the globe to find this year's group of Standout SMBs from a digitally-engaged confectioner in Belgium to an inspiring innovator turned viral sensation in the good old U.S.A. Find out how 11 small to mid-sized consumer goods companies are making an impact on consumers in their own special ways.

Recognizing a strong need for improvement, nine companies, including Coca-Cola, Hershey, P&G and Wegmans, worked together to focus on closing the gap that currently exists in the new item setup process.

Walmart works with Wild Oats to re-launch its brand and aims to save customers 25 percent or more on organic groceries.

Diamond Foods will expand its use of Transplaces engineering capabilities and technology to increase visibility across its supply chain and identify and execute on greater cost savings opportunities.

Few consumer goods manufacturers need to be told that retail out-of-stocks (OOS) take a real bite out of sales and profits. The fact that the problem persists means there is still more work to be done.

This is a significant strategic move for Mars Petcare to complement its large and growing global Petcare business.