Awards

The Good Housekeeping Research Institute tested thousands of products for its third annual VIP Awards -- "Very Innovative Product" that is. Not surprisingly, the iPad made the annual list of 10, but the wildly popular tablet was joined by a few less obvious choices. Plus, find out which 1946 household staple took home the Hall of Fame award.

Doritos and Pepsi MAX reveal the 10 consumer-created commercials vying for a $5 million payout, an advertising contract and air time during Super Bowl XLV.

TFE, a producer of plastic films used by CPG manufacturers worldwide, recognizes STICORP for its implementation of an IT solution to improve TFE's manufacturing results.

Jeanne Holt of Mendota Heights, Minn. was selected by Seneca Foods Corporation as the $2500 Grand Prize winner.

The 10th annual Avon Foundation for Women Gala honored exceptional women and men for their efforts to end breast cancer and violence against women.

When it comes to the health of the consumer goods market, is the glass half full or half empty? According to the results of the 2010 Consumer Goods Registry, which ranks the top 100 public companies according to 2009 annual revenues, both viewpoints are correct.

CGT recognizes 15 deserving consumer goods companies for excellence in innovation, supply chain, customer management and growth strategies.

Watch out Oprah. Move over Lady Gaga. The leading ladies of the consumer goods industry are taking over Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women.