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PEEPS and COMPANY is using social media as a prominent strategy to connect and share important product information, and more.

A new line of convenient Soup Starters will be the first Pacific products to feature QR Code technology on-package and will be available in stores starting this summer.

ConAgra Foods launches first blogger-hosted virtual cooking school in partnership with popular online community, 'The Motherhood'.

Alice.com rolls out Facebook Storefronts to its more than 350 CPG manufacturer customers including Annies Homegrown, Summit Brands and Replenish.

Outdoor enthusiasts can now purchase their favorite gear from their mobile devices anytime.

The Good Housekeeping Research Institute tested thousands of products for its third annual VIP Awards -- "Very Innovative Product" that is. Not surprisingly, the iPad made the annual list of 10, but the wildly popular tablet was joined by a few less obvious choices. Plus, find out which 1946 household staple took home the Hall of Fame award.

The companies on this list are masters of innovation. They have to be in order to stay on the "hot" list with novel products that leverage emerging technologies. Even Monopoly has gone digital. Check out who leads the way with play.