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More than 200 consumer goods executives convened this week for the 2012 Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit. Here's a behind the scenes look at the insights revealed on hot topics, like effective retail partnerships, brand penetration, social and mobile marketing, and more.

New products generated 10.5 percent of net revenue in 2011, up from 7.4 percent in 2009. And as Kraft Foods plans to divide into two independent public companies, the company's R&D team has a robust development pipeline that's already delivered more than 70 new products in the past year.

One of companys most experienced global executives will lead top global growth initiative for Sharpie, Paper Mate brands.

This transformational acquisition is expected to position Smart Balance as a leader in the gluten-free category, accelerate its growth rate, and further diversify its mix toward high-growth natural brands.

Jennifer Beckett, vice president of Sales & Marketing at Vendor Managed Technologies, Inc. (VMT), reveals how data sharing has drastically changed the collaborative analytics environment for retailers and suppliers.

The new collection, entitled "Floral Nostalgia," features more than 100 new jewelry pieces.

The addition of the iconic snack business makes Kellogg the world's second-largest savory snack company.

Intelligent innovation is going to be key to the CG industry's performance in the coming year. New research from CGT and IDC Manufacturing Insights examines the progress companies are making in TPM, downstream data, direct-to-consumer selling, social business and mobility.