Supply Chain & Merchandising

GENCO collaborated with Hershey to achieve Zero-Waste-to-Landfill status at the Western distribution center, which it operates.

TreeHouse has agreed to pay Whitecastle Investments Limited, Whitecap Venture Partners and others CAD $170 million (approximately US $150 million) in cash for the business, subject to an adjustment for working capital.

Hillshire Brands will pay $165 million for Vans, which is expected to have net revenues of approximately $60 million in calendar year 2014.

The $2.45 billion acquisition is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2014, subject to customary closing conditions.

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.

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.

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