New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI)

How one small business is finding ways to make environmentally-friendly products and money at the same time.

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.

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

The sustainable refrigeration technology is expected to reduce emissions and drives cost savings.

The energy efficient expansion is expected to create more than 100 jobs and increase production capacity by 50 percent.

Western Glove Works apparel division has selected Centric Software Inc., to provide its product lifecycle management (PLM) system.

Based on tests led by the manufacturer's In-market Testing for Growth group, Kraft can demonstrate how retailers can profitably improve shelf layouts, merchandising, marketing and servicing strategies.

The innovations are expected to benefit product quality, food safety, and health and wellness.