NPDI (New Product Development & Introduction)

Hostess offered a preview into its new Innovation Lab, a space constructed to support the consumer goods company’s product innovation efforts amidst today’s significant shifts in consumer behavior.

Unilever has partnered with a biotech startup to further its plant-based initiatives, which now make up one-third of its portfolio.

Consumer goods suppliers that want to get their products in front of retailers will have to direct their efforts on highlighting benefits from a virtual standpoint thanks to our perpetual state of social distancing.

Dollar General wants to expand the diversity of its product offerings, and it’s holding a virtual event that gives new suppliers a chance to meet with merchandise buyers and category managers.

Casey’s General Stores is taking steps to connect with new suppliers for more innovative product sourcing.  

3M recently launched a mobile application for Android devices that lets users instantly capture, digitize and share Post-it Notes.

CGT looks at emerging technologies that offer unique solutions to consumer goods companies seeking to transform their organizations. This week: AR-driven makeup try-on tool YouCam for Web.