The Consumer Goods Forum Corporate Brochure
The Consumer Goods Forum Corporate Brochure
The Consumer Goods Forum Corporate Brochure
We Are Your Global Organisation; Driving Positive Change Through Collaborative Actions
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Why might this uniqueness be important to you?
Welcome to
First, because many of the opportunities and issues that we face as an industry cant be addressed by individual compa-
The Consumer Goods Forum, nies alone, or just by collaborating regionally. Our members know that the CGFs global, cross-value chain perspective
is critical in at least four areas:
and thank you for investing your Sustainability acting together to position the industry as a leader in protection against climate change, reducing
time in getting to waste, eradicating forced labour and promoting compliance with good working and environmental practices
Product Safety increasing confidence in the delivery of safe food globally through the continuous improvement
know us better. of food safety management systems
Health & Wellness empowering consumers to make the right decisions and helping them to adopt healthier
lifestyles
End-to-End Value Chain & Standards identifying and implementing global standards, protocols and principles
for the management of data, processes and capabilities that span the value chain
The CGF is unique. It is the only
association in the consumer goods Second, in todays increasingly interconnected world, the value of sharing global best practices and building global
personal networks has never been greater.
industry that is truly global, while
embracing both retailers and We are an inclusive community. Our members include small and large companies, food and non-food, nationals and
multinationals. Our manufacturer and retailer members work together as peers.
manufacturers. It is also run by a unique
Board, consisting of the global CEOs of Being a member of the CGF thus brings several concrete benefits:
The opportunity to shape the industrys critical operational standards that support value chain efficiency and
more than 50 members. protect consumers, workers and the environment
Practical help to implement global standards and best practices in your company
A powerful way to engage directly with external stakeholders who influence the reputation of your company as
well as that of the industry as a whole
Peter Freedman
The opportunity for your key executives and future leaders to build their capabilities and personal networks by
Managing Director participating in focused working groups and select high-profile events that are recognised as being at the heart of
The Consumer Goods Forum
our industry
We are extremely proud of the work we do and the level of commitment offered by our members. Without their con-
tinuous support and dedication, our goal of driving positive change throughout the industry would not be possible. Our
global membership and the collaborative efforts that they undertake are the foundation of our success. With this in
mind, please feel free to reach out and connect with us, whether you are a member already or simply interested in
learning more before committing to our vision better lives through better business.
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Vision & Mission
BETTER LIVES
THROUGH
BETTER BUSINESS
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WHO WE ARE
Your organisation
400 members across 70 countries retailers, manufacturers and service providers
CGF member companies have a combined sales of 3.5 trillion
CGF member companies directly employ nearly 10 million people
35 projects and working groups with 1500 experts
Over 30 events per year, including workshops, study tours, summits and more
WHAT WE DO
01 WE FOSTER DEBATE
across the Board and membership to identify areas which require collective, measurable action
02 WE DEVELOP, AGREE AND ENCOURAGE
the targeted global adoption of practices and standards which do not impede competition
03 WE SHARE SOLUTIONS
and best practice examples across and beyond the membership
04 WE ENGAGE WITH STAKEHOLDERS
and regional associations to speak for the industry with a common voice
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The opportunity to shape the
industrys critical operational
standards that support value
chain efficiency and protect
consumers, workers and the
environment.
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A powerful way to engage
directly with external
Practical help to implement
global standards and best MEMBER BENEFITS stakeholders who influence the
reputation of your company as
practices in your company.
well as that of the industry as a
whole.
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The opportunity for your key
executives and future leaders
to build their capabilities and
personal networks through
focused working groups and
select high-profile events.
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Testimonials
WHAT OUR MEMBERS & PARTNERS SAY
MIKE BARRY, DIRECTOR SUSTAINABLE YASUO MASUDA, GENERAL MANAGER, DAN UTECH, PRESIDENT OBAMAS TOP
BUSINESS, MARKS & SPENCER: AEON, CO., LTD.: ADVISOR ON CLIMATE CHANGE:
M&S cant change the world of palm oil on its own. We Its important we contribute to a better life for all by We commend The Consumer Goods Forum for their pledge
use a fraction of the worlds supply. By teaming up with encouraging a culture of prevention, and The Forum to help achieve net zero deforestation by 2020. Were
other big players in the industry through The Forum, we provides the perfect platform to ensure we can take positive proud to partner with these companies, who recognise that
have additional leverage and can share best practice. Very steps as an industry and not just in our own silos. taking action to prevent tropical deforestation is not only a
simply, together we are stronger and can move faster to critical part of protecting our climate and our ecosystems,
help create a more sustainable approach to production and ROBERT CIATI, SCIENTIFIC RELATION but is simply good for business.
consumption. AND SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR,
BARILLA GROUP AND BARILLA CENTER TAIZO NISHIKAWA, DEPUTY TO THE
HOUTAN HOMAYOUNPOUR, FOR FOOD & NUTRITION: DIRECTOR GENERAL, UNIDO:
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR Our company has been able to make public commitments We recognise that the GSCP is one of the most influential
ORGANIZATION: towards health and wellness and the work we do within The groups of private sector manufacturers and retailers that
The CGFs Forced Labour Resolution, approved and Forum has helped us get there. Of course, its not just the address social and environmental sustainability of their
endorsed at the highest level of the corporate world, big, far-reaching goals, but about the small things you learn supply chains. We therefore attach great importance
sends a clear message of commitment to the global fight along the way too. to expanding our cooperation with the GSCP and are
against forced labour. Now, this commitment is turning into committed to making full use of our resources to
concrete action through the Priority Industry Principles. Big MIKE COUPE, CEO, SAINSBURYS: substantiate this important partnership.
congratulations to the CGF and its members! Once again CGF members are showing global and
environmental leadership, and this latest move will play AUGUST HARDER, CIO, COOP
PAYTON PRUETT, VICE PRESIDENT, CORP. important role in achieving wider sustainability standards SWITZERLAND:
FOOD TECHNOLOGY, KROGER: in the industry. As we move away from HFC gases and
I always find it inspiring that our industry can come
Through collaboration in our GFSI multi-stakeholder towards cleaner business practices, its crucial that the
together through The Forum with the purpose of
Working Groups, weve been able to look at managing food consumer goods industry continues to lead the way and
collaborating and sharing ideas, and to create positive
safety on a whole new level. Our desire to see global and stay ahead of the curve. change and genuine momentum. There are a number of
industry-wide solutions means that we can find answers to projects that have the power to define our industrys future
the food safety issues within integral supply chain activities, MARK BATENIC, CEO, IGA: and I want my company to be a part of that.
and this would be more difficult to do if we acted on our
own. If you want to know where the future is going to be, there
is no place better than The Global Summit. Were talking
1,000 CEOs and thought leaders coming together to talk
about improving every aspect of our industry. We need
events like this and The Forum delivers.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
Our strategic focus areas, known as Pillars, address some of the most important opportunities and
risks facing our industry globally:
PRODUCT SAFETY
Increasing confidence in the delivery of safe food globally through the continuous improvement of food safety
management systems.
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Working Together for Eciency and Positive Change
Identify Focus Areas - Commit to Action
Support Implementation - BuildHhow to and Share Solutions
Engage External Stakeholders
OUR STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
Co-Chair: IAN COOK, Colgate Palmolive, USA Co-Chair: OLAF KOCH, METRO, Germany
Vice Co-Chair: EMMANUEL FABER, Danone, France Vice Co-Chair: MER ZGR TORT, Migros Ticaret, Turkey
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REGIONAL ACTIVITIES
Our mission is to drive efficiency and positive change by helping manufacturers and retailers to collaborate
together on a CEO-driven agenda. We focus our work on four Pillars: Product Safety; Environmental and
Social Sustainability; Health & Wellness and End-to-End Value Chain & Standards. In each area, we help our
members to set and achieve shared, global objectives.
In order to drive positive change as broadly as possible and engage all of our members, we complement our
global efforts with a regional approach. This involves tailoring the global Pillar strategies so that they are
relevant to each region, sharing implementation best practices and engaging with key local stakeholders. In
every region, we seek to coordinate closely with local trade associations.
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WORKING TOGETHER EFFICIENTLY FOR POSITIVE CHANGE
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SUSTAINABILITY - ENVIRONMENTAL
Sustainability - Environmental
OUR WORK ON A GREENER, MORE SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW CGF Resolution:
For refrigeration
Our Sustainability Pillar sees members collaborating to support the industrys goal of creating sustainable value We are taking action to mobilise
chains and business practices globally. With an emphasis on tackling todays biggest climate change issues, resources to phase out high GWP
our approach to driving positive change is built around engaging our wider membership and encouraging (global warming potential) HFCs and
participation and implementation, with a firm commitment to reduce the level of global warming associated
have more sustainable management
with the consumer goods industry and through participation in specialist, open working groups designed to
address key challenges. of refrigeration and systems.
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Sustainability - Environmental
CGF Resolution:
On deforestation
We pledge to mobilise resources within
our respective businesses to help achieve
zero net deforestation by 2020.
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Sustainability - Social
SUSTAINABILITY - SOCIAL CGF Resolution:
FIGHTING FORCED LABOUR On Forced Labour...
We strive to eradicate forced labour
Our Sustainability Pillar also includes a dedicated social focus. Our members have been long committed to promoting
decent working conditions worldwide but recognise that the eradication of forced labour remains a key challenge. We from our value chains and continue not to
are, therefore, working to drive global collaboration between retailers and manufacturers and thereby dedicate specific tolerate it within our own operations.
efforts to address forced labour as one of the most pressing social issues of our time. This commitment was confirmed
with the January 2016 announcement of a Board-approved Social Resolution on Forced Labour, and, more recently,
through the announcement of the Priority Industry Principles on Forced Labour.
THE PRINCIPLES
I. Every worker should have freedom of movement.
The ability of workers to move freely should not be restricted by their employer through abuse, threats and practices
such as retention of passport and valuable possessions.
To achieve this ambitious goal, we will work closely with other industries, with governments and with civil society. We recognise that progress will require meaningful advances in enforcement
of relevant national laws, international frameworks and increased support for and protection of victims and vulnerable populations. Going forward, our members will collaborate in advancing the
global adoption of the Priority Industry Principles.
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Sustainability - Social
RECOGNISING OUR INDUSTRYS ROLE
Today, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), almost 21 million people are in forced labour, with
14 million victims of labour exploitation. Estimates show that illicit revenues from forced labour stand at $150 billion
annually, making it the most profitable global crime. Our industry is at risk, because of its complex, disaggregated
global supply chains that rely on low-skilled labour. Forced labour can be found in sectors such as food and beverage,
agriculture, manufacturing, and many sub-segments of fast moving consumer goods. They often involve some of the
poorest countries in the world with limited institutional capacity for regulation to protect workers rights. 10 countries
account for 71% of those in forced labour; however, all countries and sectors are affected globally.
The Social Resolution engages our members as responsible businesses, to strive to eradicate forced
labour from their supply chains and to continue not to tolerate forced labour within their own operations.
Our members recognise that upholding and advancing fundamental human rights is critical to addressing
the root causes of forced labour. To this effect, the Resolution builds upon the widely embraced guidance
provided by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), and other international
frameworks including the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work; OECD Guidelines
for Multinational Enterprises and the recently launched United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Building on the momentum from the CGFs ground-breaking Forced Labour Resolution, our Board
announced three Priority Industry Principles on forced labour in December 2016. These principles will
help to prioritise action to address the primary drivers of forced labour within the consumer goods
industry and beyond, translating the Resolution into action.
Through individual approaches and initiatives such as the Global Social Compliance Programme
(GSCP), our members have a long track record of promoting decent working conditions worldwide.
Challenges such as forced labour, however, require to strengthen these existing efforts through focused
collective action. Through the CGFs global influence, leadership position and convening power, we are
uniquely positioned to have a positive impact, by engaging the industry alongside relevant institutions
and stakeholders.
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Sustainability - Social
THE GLOBAL SOCIAL Leading, not following, the
sustainability conversation
COMPLIANCE PROGRAMME A solid framework for
JOINING FORCES FOR SUSTAINABLE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS best-practice
The Global Social Compliance Programme brings together key actors of the consumer goods industry to collaboratively
drive continuous improvement in the social and environmental sustainability of supply chains worldwide. When it comes Benchmarking for
to sustainability in complex global supply chains, no one company or country can do it alone. That is why the industry
created the GSCP, as a Programme to promote harmonisation while improving compliance and operational efficiency. continuous improvement
This is achieved through voluntary engagement and a suite of free open-source tools that supply a global meta-standard
framework for more sustainable supply chains.
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Sustainability - Social
OUR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS ON CAPACITY BUILDING
The GSCP is ultimately working towards remediation of root causes of non-compliances, aiming at supplier ownership of solutions and their
implementation. We therefore support the development of collaborative models to build capacity at supplier site. These efforts are developed and
implemented through projects with stakeholders including business and multi-stakeholder initiatives, and international organisations such as United
Nations agencies UNIDO and ITC. Together with UNIDO, GSCP has established a cost-effective global training programme for suppliers,REAP+,
based upon the GSCP reference tools and UNIDOs capacity building framework REAP, to enable suppliers to reach compliance with best existing
practice, all the while fostering market access. This work aims at enabling continuous process improvement for buying companies and their suppliers
for better supply chain and risk management and increased resource and cost effectiveness. This will create a larger and more responsible, reliable
sourcing base resulting in greater consumer confidence.
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GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY
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Global Food Safety Conference & GFSI Focus Days
The Global Food Safety Conference GFSI Focus Days and Regional Events aim at raising
is an annual event that brings awareness around the benefits of GFSI in regional
together over 1,000 leading food markets. They were initiated to provide local stakeholders
safety professionals from more in the food industry an opportunity to find out more about
than 60 countries around the world the Global Food Safety Initiative and serve as a unique
to advance food safety globally. opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange.
The regional events raise awareness in regions that are less familiar with the work of GFSI. These events are instrumental in supporting
our efforts to work collaboratively on common food safety issues and build confidence in third-party certification throughout the supply
chain.
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Health & Wellness
EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLNESS
We are looking into ways to help drive the industry forward
as we aim to help employees around the world pursue
healthier lifestyle choices and diets.
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E2E VALUE CHAIN & STANDARDS
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benefits and where should one start?
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OUR FLAGSHIP EVENTS
LISBON - POrtUgal
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
The FLP is an event created to inspire high-
potential future leaders of the consumer Join the CGFs newest event to learn the how tos of
goods industry and to foster collaboration building a sustainable business model and a better
between retailers and manufacturers. It world for consumers and for all. This essential
includes strategic, operational and leadership 2-day event to be inspired, informed and able to
modules for an interactive learning experience implement socially and environmentally sustainable
in an international setting, as well as practical business solutions and improve the health and
insights from multi-channel store visits. wellness of our communities. Leaders from the
With a focus on building a more sustainable world of business, high level representatives from
future and on inspiring you to do business governments and international organisations, key
the right way, the Future Leaders Programme
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influencers from NGOs and other industries
has been designed to build leaders for everyone that is engaged in advancing our industry
companies with purpose. If your company is looking to make positive changes and wants sustainably!
to accelerate growth by helping your rising stars embrace and shape a sustainable future
for retail, the FLP will ensure your collective future begins here.
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Members List
ASIA & EBARA FOODS
ECORE
KEWPIE
KIKKOMAN CORPORATION
NIPPON MEAT PACKERS
NIPPON SUISAN KAISHA
TOYO REIZO
TOYO SUISAN KAISHA
OCEANIA EZAKI GLICO KIRIN HOLDINGS NISSEI TSURUHA HOLDINGS
A.S. WATSON FUJI OIL HOLDINGS KOKUBU NISSHIN FOODS UNICHARM
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Members List
EUROPE BVLH (Bundesverband des
Deutschen Lebensmittelhandels)
DLF
DM-DROGERIE MARKT
GFK
GIUSEPPE CITTERIO
INDICOD-ECR (GS1 Italy)
INTACT GMBH
CAPGEMINI DNV GL BUSINESS ASSURANCE GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTERNATIONAL EGG
ACCENTURE
CAPITALENT COMMISSION
AECOC - GS1 SPAIN DOHLE GPS DATASERVICE
CARREFOUR IRI
AGRO-DEVELOPPEMENT DR. KURT WOLFF GREENYARD
CARTAMUNDI ITW HI-CONE
AHOLD DELHAIZE DR. OETKER GS1 Austria
CASINO JAMIE OLIVER LICENSING
AHT COOLING SYSTEMS DSM GS1 Belgium / Luxembourg
CAVENDISH & HARVEY JMR
EAGLE EYE GS1 Denmark
AIMIA LOYALTY ANALYTICS KANTAR RETAIL
CENTRAAL BUREAU ECOLAB GS1 Finland
ALFRED RITTER LEVENSMIDDELENHANDEL KASTNER
EDISON INTERNATIONAL GS1 France
ALIXPARTNERS, LLP CEPA - CONFEDERATION OF KESKO FOOD
EUROPEAN PEST MANAGEMENT EGON ZEHNDER GS1 Germany
ALTAVIA KNAPP SYSTEMINTEGRATION
ASSOCIATIONS EL CORTE INGLES GS1 Global Office
ALVAREZ & MARSAL LAMBERTZ
CLARKS ELAH-DUFOUR GS1 Netherlands
ANDROS LEAD NETWORK
CHAINPOINT EMD GS1 Switzerland
APED LORAL
CHOICES INTERNATIONAL ESSEC HEINEKEN
AUCHAN FOUNDATION LOTUS BAKERIES
ESSITY HENKEL
AVE - FOREIGN TRADE COMEOS LOUIS DELHAIZE
ASSOCIATION OF GERMAN EY HR GROUP
RETAIL TRADE CONAD LRQA
EUROCASH HUGO BOSS
BAHLSEN COOP Sverige MANOR
FCD (Fdration du Commerce I.L.E.C. (Institut de Liaisons
COOP Switzerland et dEtudes des Industries de MARKANT
BARILLA et de la Distribution)
Consommation) MARKS & SPENCER
BAVARIA DAGSAM FEDERDISTRIBUZIONE
ICA MARTINAVARRO
BIC DALIM SOFTWARE FERRERO
IDH, The Sustainable Trade MASPEX
BIOMERIEUX DANONE FM LOGISTIC Initiative
MCCURRACH
BRAND LOYALTY DANSK SUPERMARKED FNLI IFA RETAIL, S.A.
MCKINSEY
BSI GROUP DEVELEY SENF & FEINKOST FREIBERGER IGD
METRO
BUREAU VERITAS DIA FTA (Foreign Trade Association) ILLYCAFF
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Members List
MIGROS TICARET
MIGROS-GENOSSENSCHAFTS-
SAINSBURY
SAVENCIA
TETRA PAK
THE JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP
MIDDLE EAST
BUND SCHIEVER TRACE ONE - AGENTRICS & AFRICA
MORE THAN MEALS SHELL INTERNATIONAL UNILEVER AMKA PRODUCTS
MUSGRAVE SHIRLAND VENTURES VANDERLANDE BASAMH TRADING &
NAGEL-GROUP SICPA VERSHOLD INDUSTRIES GROUP
NATIONAL BRANDS SIG COMBIBLOC WALKERS SHORTBREAD CGCSA (Consumer Goods
Council of South Africa)
NIELSEN SOFIDEL WELEDA
DUBAI CHAMBER OF
NESTLE SOK WITRON LOGISTIK + INFORATIK COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
NORGESGRUPPEN SONAE - MODELO CONTINENTE ZABKA POLSKA ONCOST CASH & CARRY
OLIVER WYMAN HIPERMERCADOS
3DS PACKNSTACK
OVOTHERM SPAR INTERNATIONAL
PANAGORA MARKETING
PA CONSULTING SSI SCHFER
PICK N PAY STORES
PAYBACK SUPER-MAX
SHOPRITE CHECKERS GROUP
PERIFEM SUPERUNIE
SMOLLAN
PLANET RETAIL SUPPLY CHAIN INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT (SIM) SPINNEYS
PODRAVKA SPINNEYS DUBAI
SUTTERLTY
PRO CARTON - ECMA UNION COOPERATIVE SOCIETY
SWEDISH FOOD RETAILERS
PURATOS FEDERATION WOOLWORTHS
RALLYE SYMPHONY EYC FAIRY BOTTLING ZAMBIA LTD
RENOVA SYMRISE
RENTOKIL INITIAL SYSTEME U
REWE TAN-VIET INTERNATIONAL
RHEINGOLD INSTITUT TCC
ROLAND BERGER TESCO
RUPP TESTO
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
5th - 8th March 2018 3rd May 2018 12th -15th Jun. 2018 25th -26th Oct. 2018
TOKYO, Japan MEXICO CITY, Mexico SINGAPORE LISBON, Portugal
GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE GFSI FOCUS DAY MEXICO THE 62nd GLOBAL SUMMIT
2018 Your essential event to be inspired,
An unparalleled event for top-level informed and able to implement
This Focus Day will provide Mexican
The leading global food safety industry executives that provides socially and environmentally
operations with insights on how to
conference returns to Asia for its insights into the key challenges sustainable business strategies and
leverage GFSI for safer food and
17th edition. facing our sector. improve the health and wellness of
business results.
our communities.
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SUSTAINABLE
RETAIL SUMMIT
25th - 26th october 2018
LISBON - POrtUgal
www.tcgfsrs.com - #2018SRS
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Our Publications
OUR PUBLICATIONS
WANT TO SEE WHAT COLLABORATION BRINGS?
Covering a variety of topics and purposes, our publications are a result of the dedicated work of our members. Through the extensive efforts being made by our
committees, working groups and project teams, we are able to provide you with a regular supply of important documents on future trends and top of mind issues,
implementation and guidance and communication and alignment, as well as event summaries. Here is a snapshot of that great work.
FUTURE TRENDS & TOP OF MIND ISSUES IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE & MEASUREMENT EVENT SUMMARIES
Top of Mind Survey Internationalisation of Refrigeration Case Sustainable Palm Oil GFSI Benchmarking The Global Summit
Retail Studies Booklet Sourcing Guidelines Requirements Executive Summary
Future Value Blockchain & Future Leaders Business Actions Health & Wellness The GFSC 2017
Network Tomorrows Value Chain Programme CEO Against Forced Labour Measurement Executive Summary
case studies Booklet
Visit our online publications centre for a more complete library of resources: www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/resources/publications 34
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OFFICES
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Tokyo, 100-0014
Japan
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Tel: (+81) 3 6457 9870
[email protected]
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What The Consumer Goods Forum can
offer you & your company:
A Chance to Become Part of a Thriving Global Membership
A Chance to Identify Focus Areas & Future Trends within
the Consumer Goods Industry
A Chance to Develop and Implement Actionable Solutions
A Chance to Share Solutions & Best Practices
A Chance to Speak with a Common Voice &
A Chance to Shape the Industry Agenda
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