Manufacturing

Big break-up headlines rocked the food industry in 2011. But the market overall reported growth across the board. Expect big changes on this list next year.

Apparently, beauty is everything; at least to these companies and their loyal consumers. This market posted growth across the board with innovative health and beauty products and business strategies.

For a number of years, the company's Tools and Fine Writing businesses have led the way in China, while its Commercial Products and Baby segments are making good progress. The company is now in a position to begin building its go-to-market system at scale in China, utilizing Shanghai as a key hub.

New product launches continue the momentum generated by other recent new breakfast products, including Krave cereal, which was the most successful cereal launch in the category in the last 20 years.

From fresher frozen meals to food trucks for dogs, consumers can expect to see a variety of interesting trends to tickle the tummy in 2013. Nestl, the worlds leading nutrition, health and wellness company, recently issued some predictions destined to please the palates of all family members, including pets.

The partnership will intertwine the Coca-Cola brand into HSNs programming events throughout the year and include the most extensive online store of Coca-Cola merchandise in the world, HSN merchandise added to the My Coke Rewards store for Coke fans, as well as engaging programming and unique multi-platform content throughout the year.

At a recent CGT conference, demand planning leaders from P&G candidly discussed how standardization is a key enabler for the rapid expansion of innovation. If you missed the live discussion, dont fret. We caught it all on tape. Plus, watch more video commentaries from other industry thought leaders on big trends to come in 2013 and beyond.

The high-end leathergoods retailer will use e-commerce software and international shipping services to help offer a seamless and convenient cross-border purchasing and shipping experience to online shoppers to destinations in up to 90 countries worldwide.