Packaging

It was oneof the paint industry's greatest success stories: In 1984, The Glidden Company was the third largest producerin America's paint and coatings industry. And then suddenlyin 1986, the brand literally fell off the map. When AkzoNobel acquired theGlidden brand in 2008, one thing was clear: It had to undergo a holisticre-invention of the Glidden brand and restore it to its former glory.

The new meals offerfresh taste with new steaming innovation; fewer, simple ingredients; and new packaging.

Selected fromhundreds of recipe entries, Katie's Red Carpet Glamour, has earned theprestigious baking title.

A novelapproach to market research called Rapid Innovation Sessions (RIS) allowedKimberly-Clark to quickly create, design and evaluate 67 new product ideas overthe course of just three weeks.

A select group of artisanal growers plant season-appropriategreens and herbs, with select varieties grown in small crops.

Kraft Foods has hit its sweet spot, according to Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld, who earlier this week outlined the companys new strategies for its product portfolio and financial performance.

Whole Foods Market announces it has implemented new responsible packaging guidelines for all of its more than 2,100 body care and supplement suppliers companywide.

New compacted detergents join other products in the P&G Future Friendly portfolio, such as Tide ColdWater, PUR and Cascade Action Pacs.