Technology

Both executives will help guide the GS1 US strategy to drive adoption and usage of GS1 Standards across multiple industries to support improved supply chain efficiencies, regulatory requirements, and the needs of today's consumer, including more accurate and complete product information.

IDC Manufacturing Insights reveals the top 10 decision imperatives for 2015 and beyond, driven by complex value chains, support for continuing emerging market growth, customer (and consumer) centricity, ubiquitous connectivity and data-driven insights.

Werner Graf will act as an ambassador between CGT and important industry associations, forging collaborative relationships and uncovering mutually beneficial opportunities.

The new, licensed Community coffee K-Cup packs plan to launch in spring 2015 with extensions into K-Carafe packs for the Keurig 2.0 brewing system and Bolt packs for the Keurig BOLT Carafe Brewing System in the future.

Created in 2002, the Innov brand created through this joint venture has not met the development expected by both partners.

The acquisition gives Talenti an unprecedented opportunity to grow and expand its footprint and reach more consumers.

Reflecting the rapidly increasing demand for bolder, more intense flavor experiences, the McCormick Flavor Forecast 2015 pinpoints adventurous global tastes on the rise, like Japanese 7 Spice (Shichimi Togarashi), as well as an appreciation for the robust flavors developed in slow-simmered dishes from around the world.

Early reports predict a slow kickoff to the holiday shopping season could bring an estimated 11% drop in sales year over year. Despite gains in online traffic and sales, overall sales were soft this Thanksgiving as the average shopper spent 6.4% less over the long weekend.