Consumer Affairs & Relations

Last week, Walmart stated it will begin paying all U.S. hourly workers at least $9 an hour by April, and $10 an hour by next February. The plan will result in raises for about 500,000 workers in the first half of the fiscal year and cost about $1 billion.

Michele Ferrero, the world's richest candy maker, passed away on Valentine's Day at the age of 89. Ferrero had been ill for several months, passing away on Saturday at his home in Montecarlo, surrounded by his family.

To position the company for future growth, Kraft Foods Group, Inc. has made several management changes. These newly created leadership positions reflect the company's commitment to accelerating the pace of change and improving execution.

Disruption. A characterization of Coca-Cola's lower tech, but startling entry into fluid milk with its Fairlife brand -- presenting the potential to upend how business is done in the dairy case, but also in other highly commoditized supermarket categories like meat and produce.

Who are America's most powerful people in food? Here we identify five CG individuals that are most powerfully influencing the industry. These are the individuals that make things happen, rewrite the rules, change the conversation, and shift the paradigms.

J.M. Smucker Co. revealed a series of key executive promotions that will position the company for continued growth and success following its recent acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands.

Talking Rain announces the addition of John Peirano as Chief Marketing Officer who joins recent hire Marcus Smith as Chief Financial Officer, and recently promoted Michael Lowes as Chief Operating Officer.

The acquisition is expected to provide the company greater scale and strategic balance to its current portfolio while positioning it for continued growth.