The one-of-a-kind award honors the chief information officer who has made the largest demonstrable business impact within his or her consumer goods organization through the implementation of technology.
Diageo, General Mills, Hain Celestial, Hormel Foods, Kellogg, PepsiCo, and WhiteWave Foods are participants in the AgWater Challenge, a collaborative initiative.
Its a "good hair day" for Coty, thanks to its latest company acquisition of a strong innovation pipeline, cutting-edge technology and technical expertise.
Even though there is an element of surprise to the announcement, some observers say it makes sense, and see the Lorillard acquisition by Reynolds as a logical trigger.