Blog10 Dec 2015 Walmart Hosts ‘America’s Biggest Health Fair’ to Help Customers Live Healthier With this in mind, I’m delighted to now be sharing our story with regards to our long-standing commitment to make health and wellness more affordable and accessible. Back in October, Walmart outlined additional ways we are helping our customers to live healthier lives by focusing on preventive care and supporting overall well-being across our […]
Press Release31 Oct 2017 Danone and Walmart Executives to Lead Health & Wellness at The Consumer Goods Forum Isabelle Grosmaitre and Alex Hurd will lead the global organisation’s efforts to empower healthier practices for consumers globally PARIS, Tuesday 31st October 2017 – The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announced today that the Health & Wellness Steering Committee has elected its new Co-Chairs for a three-year renewable term. Isabelle Grosmaitre, Alimentation Initiative Catalyst, Danone will represent the […]
Video26 Jun 2017Health & Wellness The CGF Global Summit 2017 – CEOs from Walmart Danone Talk Health & Wellness
Video01 May 2018Health & Wellness CGF Health & Wellness Learning Series Webinar – Employee Health & Well-being, Walmart’s Journey
Webinar01 Mar 2018Health & Wellness CGF Health & Wellness Learning Series Webinar – Employee Health & Well-being, Walmart’s Journey
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 […]
Blog25 Jul 2019Health & Wellness One Healthful Step at a Time Through the One for Good initiative, stations are set up throughout area stores to educate shoppers about healthful choices. Eating well works best not as a 30-day fast, a fad diet or a New Year’s resolution, but as a lifestyle. Establishing a healthy lifestyle works best as a coordinated effort of not only individuals, but […]
Press Release06 Aug 2018Health & Wellness Launch of Collaboration for Healthier Lives Initiative to “Give a Healthy Twist to Your Life” in Costa Rica The initiative is led by The Consumer Goods Forum and ran from 27th-29th July at the Automercado de Alajuela and the Walmart de San Sebastián; The collaborative movement is looking to help consumers make informed decisions that allow them to seek balance and well-being in their lives and those of their families; and The initiative […]
Press Release29 Sep 2017 New ‘One for Good’ Campaign Looks to Inspire Healthier Consumers The Consumer Goods Forum Partners with Healthy Washington County; Make One More Healthy Choice HAGERSTOWN, Md. and PARIS, 29th September 2017 – The Consumer Goods Forum has launched a pilot campaign in Hagerstown, Maryland, to support community members in adopting healthier diets and lifestyles. Partnering with Healthy Washington County, members of The Consumer Goods Forum […]
Press Release15 Jun 2019Global Summit The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit Day Three: Business Transformation VANCOUVER, 14th June 2019 — We review the key messages from the final day of the The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit in Vancouver, Canada, including the keynote session with Walmart International’s President & CEO, Judith McKenna. Transform from within Walmart’s Judith McKenna outlined the company’s transformational journey and its focus on reinventing the […]
Press Release27 Sep 2019Health & Wellness Consumer Goods Companies Join Forces in the ‘Mexico Get Well’ Movement Led by The Consumer Goods Forum, the initiative will run from 4th October to 4th November in 10 Walmart stores in Mexico City. The objective is to encourage consumers to make informed lifestyle decisions and to have balance and well-being in their lives. The ‘Mexico Get Well’ Movement is the latest addition to the CGF’s […]
Blog15 Nov 2019Health & Wellness Marcus Osborne on Accelerating Health & Wellness Globally The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is delighted to welcome Marcus Osborne as the newest retailer Co-Chair of the Health & Wellness Pillar. Currently serving as Vice President Walmart Health, Marcus’ role is focused on furthering Walmart’s stated goal of improving the US healthcare industry by increasing access to affordable healthcare services solutions to all Americans. […]
Press Release30 Jan 2012 Study Shows Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Results in Improved Food Safety for Consumers PARIS, 30th January 2012 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), managed by The Consumer Goods Forum, announced today that a recent study conducted by the University of Arkansas shows that food manufacturers who achieve certification on one of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) internationally recognized benchmarked schemes strengthen their food safety programs resulting […]
Press Release08 Dec 2020Plastic Waste World’s Leading Brands and Retailers Join Forces to Tackle Plastic Waste Challenge Through Packaging and Policy Commitments Thirty-six members of The Consumer Goods Forum commit to curb plastic pollution problem in new CEO-led Plastic Waste Coalition of Action With development of first two “Golden Design Rules,” companies with a collective annual revenue of more than 1 trillion euros aim to reduce plastic use and improve recyclability by phasing out problematic materials, colours […]
Press Release20 Sep 2017Environmental Sustainability Companies Commit to Simplify Food Date Labels Worldwide by 2020, Reducing Food Waste The Consumer Goods Forum and Champions 12.3 issue landmark call to use two simple date labels by 2020 NEW YORK, 20th September 2017 — “Sell by,” “Use by,” “Display until,” “Best before,” what do they all mean? Consumers around the world navigate a range of date labels on food products, and the resulting confusion costs […]