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Kraft Foods Group, Inc. has revved up its innovation pipeline to bring more than 40 exciting foods and beverages to the table. This is the first comprehensive new products launch since Kraft became an independent public company in October.

2012 was another exciting and transformational year in the consumer goods industry, from Kraft's new name to Kimberly-Clark's record-breaking digital marketing program. Join CGT as we revisit the most-read sales and marketing-centric headlines of the year.

For the first time in a long time, this year's listing of the top 100 public consumer goods companies tells more good news than bad. The majority of companies realized modest revenue growth despite ongoing economic challenges; and some categories, like Food and Apparel, posted sales gains across the board. Read on to find out how your company, your partners and/or your competitors performed by comparison.

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.

Gartner is witness to many on-going supply chain transformations within the consumer products industry. Here are some common characteristics of supply chain leaders. Plus, Steutermann reveals four important thoughts for the coming year.

No. 1 player P&G made progress toward its purpose-inspired growth strategy, while Unilever reported gains in its transformation to a sustainable growth company. Most of the companies on this list followed their lead with modest sales gains in 2011.

CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

CGT honors Chobani, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Kimberly-Clark, Phoenix Brands and TrashCo for excellence in five award categories.