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Breakthrough innovators in the consumer goods industry challenge convention and triumph by expanding or transforming categories. They possess the rare ability to pursue, shape, develop and activate insights that deliver what consumers want. Heres a look at 14 of the more distinctive, relevant new product launches that will stand the test of time.

With the help of The Biggest Loser Ambassadors, the four-month consumer sampling expedition will begin at Popcorn, Indianas headquarters in Englewood, N.J. on May 31, 2013.

Lawrence Kurzius will also have the responsibility for several of the company's corporate functions, including IT, Supply Chain, R&D and Quality Assurance.

The appointment comes at a time when PepsiCo's underperforming beverage unit has been under scrutiny, with Wall Street chattering about the possibility of a spinoff of the unit to focus on its faster-growing snacks.

For a limited time, new Yoplait seasonal flavors are available nationally in four-packs and also available in a fridgepacks, including four pia colada and four cosmopolitan cups.

The combined company is expected to have greater access to the large and growing Chinese market and retain world-leading food safety and quality control standards.

Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld says, "The race is on for us to secure and expand our positions in these fast-growing markets." The company expects to increase investments by about $100 million this year,
$200 million in 2014 and up to $300 million in 2015.

Forbes annual snapshot of the 100 most powerful women includes top politicians and CEOs, activist billionaires, celebrities and more. Here, CGT highlights the top 10 most powerful women in the consumer goods industry, and in this 10th edition, attention must be paid to PepsiCos Indra Nooyi, who appeared on the inaugural list in 2004 and is still here today.