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

The national advertising campaign of print, digital, and retailer programs began in May.

Columbia expands its portfolio of innovative outdoor technologies, adding superior construction methods for waterproof, breathable footwear and gloves.

As a wholly owned subsidiary, Kona Brewing will remain Hawaii-based, but with enhanced distribution and marketing capabilities.

With an investment of $3 million over the next three years, the new center in Peru will promote new initiatives that will benefit local communities and ultimately deliver wholesome and enjoyable products to consumers.

Packaged Facts estimates private label food and beverage dollar sales totaled $87 billion in 2009. Here's why specialty food retailers, like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, enjoyed greater growth in store brand product sales between 2005 and 2009 than traditional supermarkets.

Facebook celebrated its 500 millionth active user last week, and leading consumer goods companies are putting the social networking site's popularity to good use. Here, CGT presents the Top 20 food and drink brands on Facebook. Did your brands make the cut? If not, learn how these leaders are making social media a competitive advantage.

Ronald D. Wilkinson is appointed to the newly created position of president, Ralcorp Cereal Products; Bart Adlam is promoted to president of Post Foods LLC.