Cover Story

Big break ups led to big changes on this Top 20 list of food manufacturers in 2012.

McCormick's new digital service, FlavorPrint, is a testament to the role that collaboration (both internal and external) plays when it comes to delivering meaningful consumer experiences both online and off.

ScottsMiracle-Gro shares how and why it merged process transformation and IT groups together into a single organization, called Business Transformation. Plus, look inside the company's unique approach to developing high-performing leaders, managers and associates.

CleanWell Company Founder and Chief Scientist Dr. Larry Weiss explains how the company is poised to radically transform the entire cleaning category with a big push from consumers who share the universal desire for better, safer products.

Organic and natural meat company Applegate is loved and adored by consumers for the people behind its brand as much as it is for great products. The company's VP of Digital Media explains why in this month's cover story.

CGT presents the new class of Visionaries 11 consumer goods leaders who are shaping the future of their companies with unprecedented business and technology initiatives. Ranging from senior executives at major firms to pioneers at innovative mid-market companies, the 2013 Visionaries share inside details on how they are collaboratively bringing big picture ideas to life.

Backed by a fine-tuned social media discipline, Paramount Farms' $30-million nationally integrated marketing campaign is a big hit among consumers and transformed Wonderful Pistachios into a brand that is a social media star in its own right.

Based on glowing reader nominations, CGT presents 14 small to mid-sized companies, including KEEN, Popcorn, Indiana and Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt, with the title of 2013 Standout SMB. Find out what they've been up to over the last year and what plans they have for the future.