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The Most Admired list is described by Fortune as 'the definitive report card on corporate reputations.' Based on nine criteria, from investment value to social responsibility, these 10 consumer goods companies ranked highly in their respective industry, being noted a reputation all-star.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, St. Louis

Susan Topel has joined the manufacturer as a shopper insights analyst.

When launching products in the competitive grocery and drugstore space, it is essential for marketers to get things right, beginning but not ending with prominent shelf placement in brick-and-mortar stores. 

Through the use of innovative thinking, technology solutions and even some aggressive marketing, these nine Standout SMB companies should be duly noted for the strategies that helped them grow in the midmarket.

Many small, organic food companies start with a homegrown story that appeals to its consumer base, however, major consumer goods powerhouses have been recently vacuuming up these niche players. Giants like Coke, General Mills and Kellogg have recently expanded their organic portfolios through acquisition with rumors of more to come. With the risk of being called a sell out, is teaming up with bigger companies better for growth, or is it a death sentence for these smaller players?

More than 80,000 American shoppers determined the winning food & beverage, health & beauty, household and kids brands.

This alliance is expected to provide a higher level of data accuracy and an unparalleled, global range of thought leadership on stimulating topics in the consumer healthcare space.

Energizer announced the names of the two new companies upon separation, targeted for July 1, 2015. The Personal Care Division will be named Edgewell Personal Care and the Household Product Division will retain the Energizer name and logo.