Even though the following IT firms did not land a coveted spot on this year's Reader's Choice list, Consumer Goods Technology would be remiss by not bringing them front and center.
Heineken is taking its promotions to a more responsible level by including a message on all Heineken brand bottles and cans worldwide that invites consumers to visit a newly developed responsible consumption Web site.
In order to remain competitive, consumer goods firms are faced with the increasing challenge of getting their products developed and to market faster than ever before.
According to a recent global survey of 650 companies conducted by Deloitte Research, new product revenue contribution is expected to average 34 percent of overall revenue by 2007, up 21 percent from 1998.