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When it comes to the CPG industry, it is often noted that the primary consumer is of the female demographic. So, maybe its no coincidence that the most powerful women in the CPG industry know how to appeal to their consumers. This Fortune 500 list includes a snapshot of the most powerful women in CPG, and some of their greatest tips and best practices on balancing family-work life, motivating employees, and more.

Previously, the candidate served as CFO of Toys"R"Us Inc., from 2004 to 2006, where he oversaw a strategic review and restructuring of company-wide operations.

Under a comprehensive strategic plan, five core brands Hersheys, Reeses, Hersheys Kisses, Jolly Rancher and Ice Breakers will become global cornerstones.

More than 200 consumer goods executives convened this week for the 2012 Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit. Here's a behind the scenes look at the insights revealed on hot topics, like effective retail partnerships, brand penetration, social and mobile marketing, and more.

The acquisition is expected to establish SAP as a leading business network, adding cloud-based, business-to-business collaboration to its existing solutions.

Nestle Water will use a new mobile-based platform in Beijing and Shanghai that connects sales teams to information such as replenishment and promotions in real time from any location, via smartphone providers.