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Initially conceived in the late 1990s based on the success of Nespresso, Nestl's BabyNes system is a breakthrough innovation for mothers when breastfeeding has finished.

Revolutionary, cultural, nimble and even sexy these are just some of the words used to describe the most innovative consumer goods companies of 2013. Fast Company recently revealed this list, featuring Nike Inc. in the No. 1 position. Find out which other consumer goods companies made the cut and why.

The Heineken Champions mobile and Facebook app were developed by Cultur8.

The former Dean Foods executive has joined Atkins Nutritionals as president CEO with 25 years of experience at companies including Gillette, Coke and P&G.

Fifty thousand consumers nationwide chose 27 consumer packaged goods brands to receive the 2013 Product of the Year award. For manufacturers of the winning products, the award is a powerful marketing message proven to increase retail distribution and sales by an average of 10 percent to 15 percent. Get the list of winners here.

A joint venture between SABMiller and China Resources Enterprise outbid the competition and will now acquire Kingway Brewery Holdings Limited's brewer business for $864 million.

From crowdsourcing to consumer-created ads, PepsiCo is a prime example of how consumer goods companies can leverage sports sponsorships to connect with consumers. Click here to get a behind the scenes look at the innovative ways in which PepsiCo extended the fan experience beyond the TV screen during Super Bowl XLVII.

The company's first CMO will be responsible for building on the strength of Kraft's unrivaled brands through the development of world-class marketing and innovation.