News Update03 Apr 2020Corporate
Special Edition: Industry Actions to Tackle Covid-19 and Support People The strength of the CGF lies in its collaborative efforts and ability to bring our industry together to discuss challenges impacting our people, our customers and our businesses, and to share best practices and knowledge. The world is now facing a pandemic not seen in our lifetime, but our industry is stepping up and showcasing […]
Podcast03 Mar 2020Social Sustainability
Member Spotlight on Grupo Éxito In the first episode of Season 2 of the CGF’s Sustainability Series, host Louise Chester talks to Pablo Montoya Dávila, Head of Sustainability at Grupo Éxito, one of the CGF’s key members in Latin America. Pablo speaks about the company’s sustainability priorities, the importance of circular economy, consumer trends in Latin America, and shares his […]
Press Release09 Aug 2018Health & Wellness
Consumer Goods Companies Come Together in Colombia to Promote Healthier Lifestyles BOGOTÁ, Colombia, 9th August 2018 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has brought together its members from across the region in support of promoting healthier diets and lifestyles to consumers in Colombia. Grupo Bimbo, Cencosud, Clorox, Colgate-Palmolive, The Coca-Cola Company, Grupo Éxito, Kellogg’s, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Postobón and Procter & Gamble are all participating in the CGF’s Collaboration for […]
Press Release11 May 2017Health & Wellness
CGF Members Unite for a Common Cause – Consumer Health in Latin America The Consumer Goods Forum Starts Instore Pilot Programme to Promote Healthier Lifestyles to Consumers in Colombia BOGOTA, Colombia, 11th May 2017 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has launched a new pilot programme in Bogota, Colombia, designed to provide consumers with nutrition and physical activity guidance and education to empower consumers to make more informed […]
Press Release19 Apr 2017
Consumer Health and Wellness in Latin America Focus of New Strategic Partnership The Consumer Goods Forum and PAHO Foundation Sign Memorandum of Understanding MEXICO CITY, 19th April 2017 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and PAHO Foundation have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to signal their commitment to collaboration for healthier lives in Latin America. The MoU states that both parties agree to work together […]
News Update12 Apr 2021Corporate
Updates on CGF Latin America – Encuentro CEO Latin America is a continent with many opportunities for retail, but it demands a deep understanding of the many different realities and markets, far from a one-size-fits-all approach. Based on this reality, and aware of the opportunity to present the work done by the CGF to Colombian CEOs, the CGF LatAm team and Grupo […]
Press Release25 Apr 2022Corporate
The Consumer Goods Forum and FENALCO Launch Strategic Alliance to Foster Collaboration in the Colombian Consumer Goods Industry Paris and Bogota, 22nd April 2022 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and the Federación Nacional de Comerciantes Empresarios (FENALCO), the Colombian National Federation of Retailers, announce a strategic alliance to boost innovation, competitiveness, training, and to develop the consumer goods industry in Colombia through education, knowledge and best practice sharing. The strategic alliance was launched […]
Podcast20 Sep 2021
Sustainability and the Shifting Retail Landscape in Latin America In the latest episode of the CGF Podcast, host Louise Chester talks to Carlos Mario Giraldo Moreno, CEO of Grupo Exito, and Board member of The Consumer Goods Forum. Carlos Mario shares his thoughts on corporate responsibility in the post-covid world, the company’s work on sustainability and health, as well as consumer and retail […]
News Update02 Oct 2017Environmental Sustainability
Seven Brands Add Their Food Waste Stories to Updated CGF Publication The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has published an updated Food Waste Booklet, featuring yet more real life examples of how CGF members are measuring and reducing food loss and waste. In 2015, the CGF launched its Food Waste Resolution, with members agreeing to halve food waste in their own operations by 2025 and in line […]
Blog16 Oct 2018Food Waste
World Food Day 2018: How CGF Members are Tackling #ZeroHunger Worldwide In a world with a growing population, increasing cost of food, concerns about inequality and food insecurity, diverting food waste from landfills and finding innovative ways of putting it to beneficial use are particularly important. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that 821 million people in the world still suffer from hunger, and […]
Blog20 Jun 2019
The Importance of Information Quality in an Omnichannel Environment Companies around the world of different shapes and sizes share the common purpose of responding to market requirements in an efficient and timely manner, as consumers become increasingly empowered, connected and informed. Therefore, one of the key challenges for companies is to guarantee shopping experiences that adapt to consumer needs. This challenge involves the implementation […]
News Update10 Sep 2019Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability Team Members Speak at Sustainability Summit in Bogota, Colombia At the end of August, members of the Environmental Sustainability team spoke at the largest Sustainability Summit (Cumbre de Sostenibilidad) in Bogota, Colombia. Attended by more than 1,700 delegates, the event brought together experts from business, government, the public sector, and academia to discuss the biggest environmental challenges facing Colombia, and the planet. During the […]
Press Release17 Jun 2022Corporate
Consumer Goods CEOs Highlight Five Urgent Actions Needed to Help Reach 2030 SDG Deadline Report by The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and EY gathers perspectives from leaders across consumer goods industry CEOs give insights on action needed to accelerate progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report launches to coincide with The CGF’s Global Summit in Dublin, 20-23 June 2022 PARIS and DUBLIN, 20th June 2022: The Consumer Goods […]
Webinar07 Jun 2022Health & Wellness
Healthier & More Sustainable Diets Webinar Series- Session IV: Health and Food Waste
News Update27 May 2021Collaboration for Healthier Lives
CHL Coalition One Year On: Eight New Members Join to Drive Healthier Lives Globally In April 2020, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) officially launched its Collaboration for Healthier Lives (CHL) Coalition of Action to work towards inspiring healthier behaviours in stores and communities across the globe. Led by manufacturers and retailers, in partnership with public health authorities, local communities, academia and other stakeholders, the Coalition has continuously sought ways […]
News Update18 Feb 2017
CGF LatAm Steering Committee Meets PAHO Foundation to Discuss Health in Latin America Last week, members of the CGF’s global and Latin America Steering Committees met with the PAHO Foundation in Atlanta, US to discuss ongoing health priorities in the Latin America region and areas for possible collaboration. The CGF, in all regions of the globe, is committed to working with key stakeholder groups to help drive positive change at a local […]