Awards

CGT Editor Ali Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

Many of the consumer goods industrys most innovative thinkers met last week to deepen their understanding of driving true innovation both on the disruptive and incremental fronts. Here is a recap of the insights shared between industry heavyweights and entrepreneurial startups.

Successful innovation requires a balance between incremental and disruptive innovation, and while new product introductions are still elusive, they are not impossible. Therefore, CGT is proud to recognize deserving consumer goods companies for excellence in bringing new products to market.

Seth Kaufman becomes the new head of marketing most recently from the Starbucks Joint Venture.

CleanWell Company Founder and Chief Scientist Dr. Larry Weiss explains how the company is poised to radically transform the entire cleaning category with a big push from consumers who share the universal desire for better, safer products.

PepsiCo is named to 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Index and releases its Corporate Sustainability Report and Global Reporting Initiative report.

Diamonds CEO states that the proposed settlement eliminates the burden of further time, expense and risk related to the class action, allowing the Diamond team to focus on growth.

After a nationwide Facebook search, the company selects winners to celebrate its award-winning Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail's odor controlling powers.