Plastic Waste
Driving Industry Progress: Walmart’s Rob Nicol Looks Back on His Tenure as Plastic Waste Co-Chair
As Rob Nicol, Vice President Corporate Affairs at Walmart Canada steps down from his role as Co-Chair of the Plastic Waste Coalition of Action, we take a moment to reflect on his time with the...
Plastic Waste
Ashley C. Hall, Director of Sustainable Packaging at Walmart Appointed as New Co-Chair of the Plastic Waste Coalition
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley C. Hall, Director of Sustainable Packaging at Walmart, as the new Co-Chair of its Plastic Waste Coalition of Action, succeeding Rob Nicol,...
Climate Transition
CGF and Bain & Company Drive Sustainability Dialogue at CIIE 2025
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), in partnership with Bain & Company, hosted a roundtable on advancing green consumption at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) on Thursday 6 November 2025 in Hongqiao, Shanghai. The...
Climate Transition
Climate Transition Coalition Launches “Guía de Agricultura y Ganadería Regenerativa” in Mexico City
On 19th November, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Climate Transition Coalition officially launched its new spanish-language “Guía de Agricultura y Ganadería Regenerativa” (Regenerative Agriculture and Livestock Guide) in Mexico City, marking a key step in...
Human Rights
The CGF Advances Business Leadership on Human Rights at the UN Forum in Geneva
A strong theme at this year’s UN Forum on Business and Human Rights was the call for a shift toward a more consistent and efficient approach to human rights in global value chains. Across three...
Food Waste
Driving Change Locally: CGF Japan’s Efforts to Combat Consumer Food Waste in 2025
Building on the impactful initiatives of 2025, the member companies of The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Japan Food Loss and Waste Working Group carried out a series of activities throughout October to raise social awareness...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
New SSCI Benchmark Consultation Opens for amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)
The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce a public stakeholder consultation for amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), amfori’s flagship solution for managing social risks in global supply chains. This consultation falls...
Climate Transition
Esselunga Joins the Climate Transition Coalition of Action
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is delighted to welcome Esselunga as its newest member of the Climate Transition Coalition of Action. The Climate Transition Coalition of Action brings together consumer goods companies to accelerate meaningful...
Data-Driven Value Chain
Retail Media SpringBoard Insights: How AI and Retail Media are Shaping In-Store Shopper Experience
Retail media presents a lucrative growth engine for companies, particularly in the consumer goods landscape, but its full potential is at risk. While the sector is projected to exceed $300 billion by 2030 (source: Omdia),...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
SSCI’s Environmental Benchmark Receives First Applicant from USD 2 Billion Floriculture Industry
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce a major milestone in its global mission to build trust in sustainability standards worldwide. Florverde® Sustainable Flowers (FSF) has become the...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Flor Ecuador Plus Certified® Applies for SSCI Benchmarking
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from Expoflores (Ecuador’s National Association of Flower Producers and Exporters), for its certification scheme Flor Ecuador Plus Certified®. This marks...
Healthier Lives
Spotlight on Health: CGF Members Lead the Way Towards a Healthier Future
The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Healthier Lives Coalition (HL) steering committee met in London from 20 – 21 October 2025, bringing together leaders from across the retail, manufacturing, and health sectors to align on priorities...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Fresh Thinking for Sustainable Supply Chains: SSCI and IFPA Convene North American Leaders in Anaheim
The CGF’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative and the International Fresh Produce Association bring sustainability conversations to life around the world’s largest produce and floral gathering. The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) — an industry solution...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
New SSCI Benchmark Consultation Opens for Kenya Flower Council and MPS
Please note that this public consultation is now closed. The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce a public stakeholder consultation for two floral schemes; Kenya Flower Council (KFC), for its Flowers and...
Healthier Lives
From Principles to Practice: How CGF Members Are Advancing Employee Wellbeing in Latin America
This World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2025, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is spotlighting the progress of its Employee Health & Wellbeing workstream in Latin America, where members, who employ over 5.8 million...
Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Building Trust in Seafood Supply Chains: CGF Showcases SSCI at the Conxemar International Congress
At the Conxemar International Congress, held on 6 October 2025 in Vigo, Spain, 26,000+ industry leaders from across the seafood sector gathered to debate the future of sustainable growth in a complex global market. The...
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