 | December 17, 2010 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- General Mills plans to raise prices
General Mills said that because of higher commodity costs, it will raise prices on hot snacks, frozen vegetables and refrigerated baked goods starting Jan. 3. Chairman and CEO Ken Powell said the increases will be "modest." "The consumer does, I think, continue to be careful," he said. The company also plans to trim expenses to offset higher costs. The Wall Street Journal (12/17)        - Tropicana launches Tropolis line for children
Tropicana has introduced Tropolis, a line containing blends of squeezable fruit intended for children. It provides 100% of the recommended daily requirement for vitamin C, and is "all about making fruit fun," said Memo Maquivar, the brand's marketing vice president. Drug Store News (12/16) - Food Channel predicts 2011 food trends
The Food Channel teamed with Mintel and other researchers on a list of food predictions for 2011. The 10 trends on the list include chefs in schools, rooftop gardens, social media for information and coupons, and the growing popularity of canning food. Progressive Grocer (12/16) - Consumers plan a greener holiday by recycling
Eighty-six percent of adults surveyed said they plan to reduce their environmental impact over the holidays, with two-thirds of those respondents saying they will recycle the plastic used for packaging, mailing and shipping. The survey was for Plastics Make it Possible, sponsored by the the plastics industries of the American Chemistry Council. Progressive Grocer (12/16) - 5 ways employees can fire up sustainability efforts
 Employees are a rich source of innovation and an important part of successful business sustainability efforts, according to Marc Gunther, a journalist who covers business and sustainability. Gunther shared his to-do list with attendees of last week's Sustainability Summit, and illustrated his points with recent stories including eBay's Innovation Expo, a program that encourages employees to come up with ideas. This year's winner was a reusable box. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Workforce (12/16)  |  |  | | Integrated Talent Management Brings It All Together
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 - P&G moves forward with new marketing strategy
Procter & Gamble has adopted a new strategy for introducing and marketing products. CEO and Chairman Bob McDonald called it the One Company approach. Global business units and market-development organizations within the company will plan multibrand launches in multiple countries together, giving smaller brands more resources but also forcing major changes for ad agencies. Advertising Age (tiered subscription model) (12/16)  | Gain insight into the overall health of U.S. businesses and how to leverage new tools to better manage business, while reducing risk exposure. View our on-demand Webinar Gain a clearer picture of small-business risk in an uncertain market. |
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| Science & Technology |  | | | - USDA considers attaching restrictions to biotech crop approvals
The Agriculture Department is thinking of adding planting restrictions to approvals of biotech alfalfa and other bioengineered crops to address consumers' concerns about the technology. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the plan aims to satisfy both organic farmers and those who plant biotech crops in an effort to avoid lawsuits that could affect food production. Russell Williams, a director at the American Farm Bureau Federation, said farmers are likely to face unnecessary requirements if the agency decides to impose the restrictions on biotech crops. The Wall Street Journal (12/17)
| Health & Wellness | | | | - For fewer calories, step away from the computer
 In a study of 44 men and women in a laboratory setting, those who ate lunch while playing a game on their computers wound up eating more cookies a half hour later. Researchers believe the computer game made memories of the meals less distinct, and "when our memory is poor, then at a subsequent meal we tend to select and consume a greater amount of food." Reuters (12/16) | GMA News | | | | - What's the secret to supply-chain success?
Trading partners are collaborating now more than ever, and reaping substantial benefits in the process. Learn innovative new ways that retailers and manufacturers are working together on supply-chain issues as varied as sustainability, inventory management and workplace safety, only at the Trading Partner Alliance Supply Chain Conference, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 in Orlando, Fla.
Collaboration-themed sessions include:
Customer Collaboration and Environmental Sustainability
Mike Cole, Senior Director of Transportation, Kraft North America
Harry Haney, Associate Director Transportation, Kraft North America
Inventory Reduction and Improved Product Orders: Align Your KPI's to Drive Costs Down and Service Level Up
Mark Chandler, Vice President Supply Chain, Price Chopper Supermarkets
Barry Henderson, Director of Supply Chain, Nestle Purina PetCare
Common Themes for Safe Operations: Priceless.
James Koskan, Corporate Director of Risk Control, SUPERVALU
Mary Long, Senior Director, Collaborative Supply Chain Solutions, Campbell Soup Company
To learn about all of the insights being shared at the Supply Chain Conference click here for the complete program.
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