Technology

Amway was looking to reduce production time by getting lab test results faster. A new system took days off cycle times and also delivered unexpected benefits, both in lab efficiency and for Amway's company-wide sustainability program.

15 brands have flexed their staying power "muscle" year after year among consumers. Within the list are "mega-brands" that came to define their respective categories, like Coca-Cola, Craftsman, Gatorade, HBO and Life Savers. But this story isnt just about the winners. Find out which brands are slipping and why.

Starting March 26, 2012 cola lovers everywhere will be invited to get a first taste of new Pepsi NEXT, the first to deliver real cola taste with 60 percent less sugar than Pepsi-Cola.

Walmart is giving physical DVD/Blu-ray collections across the country a second life by turning them into digital movies.

Grocery freezers will soon get a triple boost of probiotic power with a trio of new good-for-you cultured frozen dairy treats from Lifeway Foods, Inc.

Since implementing the solution from Akamai, Dolce&Gabbana's web site performance has improved nearly six times globally on average.

Among optimistic and pessimistic shoppers alike, all indications point to continued frugality and conservatism in 2012. From new product development and technology to store layouts and consumer shopping patterns, here are a few trends that CPG marketers need to actively respond to with products and strategies in 2012.

The Hain Celestial Group announces over 40 new grocery products were launched at Natural Products Expo West earlier this month.