NPDI (New Product Development & Introduction)

For the 12th year in a row, CGT handed the microphone over to our readers to identify their most valued technology solutions and service providers across 10 categories. Based on their uncensored opinions and real-world experiences, the results are honest indicators of how the industry is approaching technology adoption.

The Good Housekeeping Research Institute deemed that these seven products were game-changers amongst a pool of more than 1,500 new products. Plus, Good Housekeeping readers voted for one Hall of Fame winner, a product that consumers can't seem to live without.

The Top 10 providers of a suite of software application or point solution for product management, including new product development, formulation, packaging, introduction and launch.

TruMoo milk contains 40 more calories than plain white milk per serving and is made without high fructose corn syrup.

Only 18 percent of new products are considered highly innovative. Needless to say, true innovation is a feat enjoyed by an elite few each year, and that is why CGT is once again recognizing six consumer goods companies that defied the odds to launch successful new products in 2010/11.

The creation of the Global Snacks Group and Power of One Americas Council are critical components of the companys long-term strategy to strengthen and extend its global leadership position in snacks and leverage the power of its combined food and beverage businesses.

Successful new product launches are typically one of the top goals for CG executives, yet this process is one of the most complex. This month, CGT and Sopheon surveyed the industry to determine where process and technology improvements are needed most.

Like most small companies, innovation is a vital part of Snack Factory's business strategy for its Pretzel Crisps brand. Here's how the company entered the growing Bold & Spicy category in record time.