Product Innovation

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The beverage maker earned kudos for its investments in innovation, while the retailer was recognized for its clear strategic vision.

The pasta sauce brand's Mrs. Rinaldi icon will speak to shoppers right from packaging through an augmented reality app.

The digital tool lets consumers use mobile devices to virtually test more than 40 shades of hair color in a life-like simulation. 

Technology from 3D printing giant Formlabs will let shoppers choose from 48 designs and six colors.

Procter & Gamble's hair care brand has introduced the first mass-produced bottles designed to help blind and visually impaired individuals distinguish between shampoos and conditioners.

Albertsons Digital Marketplace offers more than 40,000 specialty products to shoppers nationwide through a network of third-party sellers.

The ultimate goal is a “circular packaging economy” that generates zero net waste, the company said.