  | October 29, 2010 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  | - Coca-Cola has big plans for small brands
Coca-Cola's Venturing and Emerging Brands group is finding small beverage brands and aims to identify and cultivate the next one with the potential to be worth $1 billion. "Plenty of products at Coca-Cola play in the middle of the distribution curve," said Mary-Ann Somers, leader of the group. "At VEB, we really live on the left. We will develop things that not everybody will like, and that's OK." The group has invested in Fuze and Honest Tea, among other brands. Advertising Age (tiered subscription model) (10/28)        - Rainforest seal is now on Maxwell House concentrates
Rainforest Alliance seals now appear on Maxwell House frozen liquid coffee concentrate blends from Kraft Foodservice, indicating at least 30% of the beans are from farms that are environmentally friendly and benefit workers and communities. The premium-roast concentrates deliver 173 eight-ounce servings. Vending Times (11/2010) - Dunkin' Donuts debuts single-cup coffee
Dunkin' Donuts is testing a new single-cup version of its popular coffee, trying out five flavors in a handful of markets including northeastern Massachusetts. The products come in sealed "pods" that work with most single-cup machines, the company says. QSRWeb.com (10/28)  | New Dell™ Latitude™ E5410 & E5510— Built for the real world.
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 - Wine uncorks effort to reach younger drinkers
HobNob, a line of inexpensive wines, is targeting millennials with a mainly digital effort that includes a blog, social media, promotions, an iPhone application and an emphasis on indie bands. The campaign is based on research showing today's 20-something consumers are starting to drink younger and in greater quantities, compared with previous generations, but have more sophisticated palates than their wine-cooler imbibing predecessors. The New York Times (free registration) (10/25)  | What could be better than supporting and managing your BlackBerry smartphone deployment, for free? Nothing.
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 - Food retailers find value in urban areas
Underserved urban areas, largely abandoned by large grocery chains that have focused on the suburbs since the 1970s, could generate $100 billion a year for food sellers, one analyst says. Companies including Wal-Mart, CVS Caremark, SUPERVALU, Family Dollar Stores and Walgreen are among those that have started opening stores in urban areas or adding groceries to existing stores. Bloomberg Businessweek (10/28)  | More than ever, CEOs & business owners must innovate to outperform the competition. Vistage offers the resources you need to do it. With the help of peer group meetings, 1-to-1 mentoring, expert speakers & online networking, you'll seize opportunities, solve challenging issues & grow your business. |
| Science & Technology |  | | | | Health & Wellness | | | | - Large study sees no breast cancer benefit from green tea
No link was found between green tea consumption and reduced risk of breast cancer, according to a Japanese study of 53,793 women, contradicting previous research suggesting a benefit. The study followed women over 14 years and "found no overall association between green tea intake and the risk of breast cancer among Japanese women who have habitually drunk green tea," said the lead researcher. HealthDay News (10/28) | GMA News | | | | - CPG Industry Takes Commitment to Sustainability to the Next Level
Each and every day, CPG products are used in the homes of billions of consumers across the globe. That's why the industry's commitment to environmental sustainability has such an important and far reaching impact.
This December, the industry is taking this commitment to the next level.
Join the leaders of sustainability in the CPG industry as they move to bring companies together under common principles and change the conversation on sustainability in strategic business planning at the FMI-GMA Joint Industry Sustainability Summit.
This summit is not just about fostering the adoption of model sustainability practices; it is the place where the next generation of sustainability initiatives will be born.
Go to www.tpasustainabilitysummit.org to view the full attendee list and register.
REMINDER: Hotel accommodations are filling up fast. Register and book your hotel now to make sure you get the group rate.
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