Ahold Delhaize

Over a thousand members of the CPG industry convened in Chicago — not to commiserate but rather collaborate, as execs challenged one another to be better stewards of the planet and their consumers. 

The Consumer Goods Forum will hold its annual Global Summit June 11-14 in Chicago, gathering top executives from today’s largest manufacturers and retailers.

Mattel has named former Ahold Delhaize exec, Christopher Farrell its newest executive vice president and chief strategy officer, effective immediately.

Frans Muller, president & chief executive officer of Ahold Delhaize, and Dirk Van de Put, chairman and chief executive officer of Mondelez International, will serve as co-chairs of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF).

Using “lift-and-learn” technology, consumers can obtain information about Unilever products by touching or lifting them off the end cap — without having to scan a QR code, touch a screen, or download an app.

Grocery has proven to be one of the most challenging sectors to bring online for unique obstacles facing both grocery retailers and consumers.

The retailer has revealed plans to transform and expand its U.S. supply chain operations over the next three years by investing $480 million.