The authors in this section focus a great deal on the pace of change in the industry, and how timing impacts innovation in the market. They explore investments in key technologies (like digital and consumer insights) that can help CG companies react quickly and stay nimble to keep their brands top-of-mind.
Many of us have grown up in the CPG industry surrounded by leaders who have worked their way up from the bottom, and understand multiple aspects of the business. These individuals have historic knowledge on how things get done.
In addition the CEOs promotion, MPOWERDs Board of Directors appointed Valarie Gelb as Chairman of the Board and appointed two new directors, Mark Sperry and Michael Pecoraro.
Target is strengthening its efforts to become a channel-agnostic retailer with mobile serving as the "front door" to its brand, while cutting thousands of jobs is part of a plan to save $2 billion over two years.
Team members and partners who come with different backgrounds, experiences, attitudes, and ways of thinking, all contribute to a dynamic culture, robust knowledge bank, and innovative thinking.
Campbell's Culinary & Baking Institute released its second annual Culinary TrendScape -- a trend report tracking the top 10 influential food themes for 2015, including Filipino Flavors, Regional Barbecue and Bread Revival.