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 - Guiding Stars adds a search engine for online comparisons
The Guiding Stars nutrition-ranking system has teamed with Wellness Layers to launch the Food Finder search engine for its website, allowing users to compare foods, review nutrition information and comment on products. The partnership is also developing a food-shopping tool called The Smart Shopping Planner, which will be available as a portal on partner websites. Progressive Grocer (10/26)        - Chocolate tops the list of most popular Halloween treats
About 5% of the year's candy is eaten on Halloween and the following week, and adults aren't shy about digging into the treats their children bring home, according to food researcher NPD Group. To keep the consumption under control, dietitians recommend freezing, hiding or giving away some of the candy, and choosing a favorite candy to savor. USA TODAY (10/26) - Consumers remain cautious, expect holiday bargains
A survey from Accenture shows that 83% of shoppers plan to spend the same or less over the holiday season compared with 2009. Of survey respondents, 53% said they probably won't shop on "Black Friday." Still, sales are important, with 87% of respondents saying they will require a discount of at least 20%, and 25% saying they won't buy unless the item is marked down at least 50%. Progressive Grocer (10/26)  | In any industry, operational excellence revolves around key business outcomes including productivity, cost control, and quality of service. For retailers, all of these outcomes are highly, if not entirely, dependent on the quality of the workforce and how it is managed. Find out what challenges retailers are facing, and what a workforce management solution can do for your bottom line. |
 - Coborn's adopts NuVal nutrition rankings
Coborn's grocery stores in Minnesota have added the NuVal nutrition scoring system, which ranks food items on a scale from 1 to 100. The grocery chain teamed with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and the CentraCare Health Foundation to launch the system at eight Coborn locations, bringing NuVal participation to nearly 900 stores in 23 states. Progressive Grocer (10/26)  | New Dell™ Latitude ™ E4310- Built thin and light.
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| Science & Technology |  | | |  | Health & Wellness | | | | - Study links omega-3 to gum health
 Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of gum disease, according to researchers who looked at the correlation between dental exam results and what 9,200 adults had eaten in the previous 24 hours. The study indicated that moderate consumption would make a difference, which is in line with American Heart Association recommendations that people eat fatty fish at least twice a week. HealthDay News (10/26)  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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| 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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