EVERY YEAR, COMPANIES PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF CREATIVITY and develop new products that promise to make your life healthier, more convenient and more fun. According to a study, nearly 30,000 new products hit shelves each year. With so many options available, how do you know which ones are worth your time and money? ¶ To help shoppers navigate this sea of possibilities, Newsweek has partnered with market research leader BrandSpark International to present the 17th annual Best New Product Awards. ¶ This prestigious recognition is rooted in feedback from over 10,000 American shoppers who have used the nominated products, sharing the ones they love and would purchase again. ¶ Spanning 86 categories including food and beverage, health and beauty, personal care, household essentials and children’s and pet products, these awards…