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Who are America's most powerful people in food? Here we identify five CG individuals that are most powerfully influencing the industry. These are the individuals that make things happen, rewrite the rules, change the conversation, and shift the paradigms.

In health and wellness, it is start-ups that are taking the lead in redefining markets and creating new categories. Find out why.

L'Oreal has been named one of Fast Company's "50 Most Innovative Companies in the World" for 2015 -- the only consumer goods company to have made the list.

POPAI and Quri revealed the findings of the Compliance Initiative, leveraging Quri's Impact tool to learn more about in-store execution of displays across the grocery, mass merchant, drug, and dollar retail channels.

Annie's, Inc. entered a fresh and growing category with its new line of Organic Grass Fed Macaroni and Cheese. The new Organic Grass Fed Macaroni and Cheese is certified organic and made with cheese from humanely raised cows with year-round access to pasture.

Now in its 15th year, CGT's readers voted for their top solution and service providers in 13 areas of investment opportunity. These short lists, and accompanying commentary from experts and analysts, can help guide decision makers in their quests to find innovative technology and service providers that deliver a competitive edge in the game for consumer loyalty.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of solutions for product management, including new product development, formulation, packaging, introduction and launch.

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