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A change in federal tax law that decreased the take-home pay of many working Americans is impacting household budgets. According to new research, nearly three-quarters (73.3%) of those polled say their spending plans are taking a hit.

Fifty thousand consumers nationwide chose 27 consumer packaged goods brands to receive the 2013 Product of the Year award. For manufacturers of the winning products, the award is a powerful marketing message proven to increase retail distribution and sales by an average of 10 percent to 15 percent. Get the list of winners here.

With funding from Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co., TerraCycle is launching a national program to reduce and recycle cigarette butt litter, regardless of which manufacturer made the cigarettes.

A joint venture between SABMiller and China Resources Enterprise outbid the competition and will now acquire Kingway Brewery Holdings Limited's brewer business for $864 million.

Help Nestle recognize local efforts from individuals, NGOs, or small enterprises that offer innovative solutions to improve nutritional deficiencies, access to clean water or progress in rural development.

Dave Evans will leave his post in mid-February, but will assist in the transition.

Nearly two-thirds of users who fan social media pages are choosing to follow brands and retailers beating out celebrities and TV shows. That means that, surprisingly, Walmart is actually a bigger deal than Kim Kardishian when it comes to social media. Find out how brand popularity online is impacting buying behavior.