Unilever Co.

P&G noted that the sale of both brands is consistent with its strategy to focus on its core brands that will create a faster growing, more profitable P&G that is far simpler to operate.

From acquisitions and divestitures to name changes and new leadership appointments, 2013 was full of memorable moments. This annual list of the top publicly traded consumer goods companies provides a snapshot of organizations that succeeded in upping their growth games.

The acquisition gives Talenti an unprecedented opportunity to grow and expand its footprint and reach more consumers.

As Canada's e-commerce landscape began to flourish, Unilever realized the inefficiencies connected to its lack of a product information management hub. With no time to waste, Unilever enlisted the services of Hubba, the B2B social network that also acts as a product information-sharing platform to simplify digital asset management.

Unilever Project Sunlight is launching "Bright Future Speeches," a campaign to shine a light on young people who have new visions for a brighter future.

A new tool is expected to deliver real-time analytics about its workforce of more than 174,000 people in 90 countries.

The transformation is part of Unilever's commitment to deliver delicious, balanced foods made from real, simple ingredients that you can recognize, while continuously improving nutritional profiles and advancing sustainable sourcing.

The company is a provider of next-generation promotion optimization software for retailers and consumer goods companies such as Unilever and BIC.