Product Innovation

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.

PepsiCo's brand and marketing teams will select partners for pilot activation programs from among 20 presenting entrepreneurs.

A new study from IDC Manufacturing Insights reveals that manufacturers are increasingly challenged to make effective product-related decisions. The good news is that visual information can help them improve comprehension and effective participation throughout the product lifecycle.

An exclusive promotion is part of Target's $3.5 million total 2010 commitment to help combat childhood hunger and its impact on learning.

Restrained consumer spending and continued fears about the economy mean CPG companies must harness the innovation as they look to grow sales. Novel approaches -- like tailoring products for local customer tastes in emerging markets -- are crucial.

The new deal with BT accelerates technology innovation in services such as unified communications, messaging, supply chain, wireless technology and agile working in more than 100 countries over the next four years.

The new Big Fork Little Fork iPad app aims to bring families together in the kitchen.

An example of Unilever and Time Warner developing an innovative technology under the partnership is the new launch of the TIME iPad App.