Data analytics can plug into organizations to revamp their approach to business, signaling areas of efficiency and boosting productivity. The consumer packaged goods space is no different.
For General Mills, responding to changes in consumer demands begins with access to the necessary data. For over a decade it has relied on a partnership with Nielsen to obtain insights into consumer trends, particularly in high-growth markets. In November the company expanded that partnership to include access to Nielsen Connect, a cloud-based data platform.
“We’ve identified a number of applications across the organization where enhanced data and analytics can drive topline growth with enhanced consumer insights that will improve the product offerings we bring to market, personalize our communication with consumers, and unlock future growth,” Roemhildt said.
In 2020, analysts expect companies will add more C-suite roles tied to data. Montemayor is one example of this trend, which responds to the depth of business change data can represent.
By Roberto Torres
Source: Food Dive
Consumer healthcare firm Haleon has appointed Tate & Lyle executive Dawn Allen as its new chief financial officer, effective 1 November 2024. Allen will succeed Tobias Hestler, who has decided to step down from the role, citing a long-term health condition, the company said.
The group said that the bottling line, which adds 6,500 square metres to the existing 60,700-square-metre site, is the next necessary stage in the company’s international development. The leading brand in Campari Group’s global sales, demand for the Italian bitter apéritif has grown by 500% in the last decade.
The partnership will see Coca-Cola adopt new technology to foster innovation and productivity globally. Through the deal, Coca-Cola has made a $1.1 billion commitment to the Microsoft Cloud and its generative AI capabilities.
