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PepsiCos research and development used to be focused on brand refreshes but were now working with a whole new strategy that is paying off in buckets, says its global R&D head.

Children's clothing retailer Carter's, Inc. has achieved over 25 percent growth in e-commerce over the last year, the highest growth in online sales to U.S. consumers in nine quarters. Carter's has also launched e-commerce in China and is piloting a new loyalty program.

The collaboration between the CPG and retailer, aims to engage consumers with the brands they know, while empowering them to make a difference through a sustainable international development model.

Diamond Foods, Inc. has opened a new 7,000-square-foot innovation center adjacent to the Kettle Brand potato chip facility. The innovation center will drive new product offerings for Diamond's entire family of brands.

Mondelez International is investing more than $130 million in its North American biscuits business to modernize its manufacturing assets and processes and create a global integrated supply chain. This investment will fund the installation of four state-of-the-art manufacturing lines at the company's Americas production facility in Salinas, Mexico, to be completed by mid-2016.

Approximately 1,300 employees are covered under this new contract, which will allow the company to further invest in innovation and brand growth.

Tim Cook, Apples CEO, said the 2105 third quarter included "a great start for Apple Watch." Find out more about how Apple's new technology is fairing.

Campbell Soup Company announces several strategic changes to its portfolio including:removal of artificial colors and flavors by end of fiscal 2018;simplifying recipes of existing condensed soups for kids;expanding the Plum line of organic food for babies, tots and kids; and Plum launchingGrowWell, a range of purees which provide nutrients from ingredients like chia and Greek yogurt.