 | January 7, 2011 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- How Donald Tyson became America's chicken king
Donald Tyson, former CEO of Tyson Foods, has died at 80, leaving critics and admirers alike to reflect on a career in which a chicken farmer became a titan of U.S. agribusiness. Tyson's ruthless, grow-or-die approach to business, and an ability to spot lucrative niches such as the market for Chicken McNuggets, helped turn his company into the largest U.S. poultry producer. "It was pretty much Don's vision that fueled the company," said one analyst. The New York Times (free registration) (1/6)         | What phone system is best for your small or medium-sized business? Get the latest on the dynamic voice communication industry. Download this free Market Primer today to learn everything about business phone systems for your growing company. |
 - Traditional grocers face changes on all sides
Large, traditional grocery chains such as SUPERVALU are adjusting to a changing marketplace that has brought increased competition from both higher-end stores and discounters. The traditional stores "are not the cheapest, they're not the most organic or sustainable, and many of them are set up for the way people used to shop," said one consultant, noting that most people no longer buy a week's supply of food in a single trip to the grocery store. Chicago Tribune (1/6)  | 2011 planning for social media made simpler
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 - Wisconsin to get its 15th Festival Foods store
A 70,000-square-foot Festival Foods store is planned for Sheboygan, Wis., with a hot-foods bar, fresh sushi and free child care for shoppers. The store will be the 15th in the Wisconsin chain and will open after a former Wal-Mart store, vacant since 2006, is demolished and new retail space is built. The Sheboygan Press (Wis.) (1/6)  | 50% Savings on Web's Biggest Business Blogging Event
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| Science & Technology |  | | | - Under development: Food wrap that measures freshness
Researchers in Scotland are developing a plastic wrap for food that changes color when the food is no longer fresh. "We hope that this will reduce the risk of people eating food which is no longer fit for consumption and help prevent unnecessary waste of food," said the lead researcher, who expects a commercial product to be available soon. BBC (1/6) | Health & Wellness | | | | - Study: Green tea benefits improve after digestion
New research indicates that the beneficial compounds in green tea become more powerful after digestion. "We found when green tea is digested by enzymes in the gut, the resulting chemicals are actually more effective against key triggers of Alzheimer's development than the undigested form of the tea," said researcher Ed Okello The digested compounds also contain "anti-cancer properties," he said. WebMD (1/6) , NutraIngredients (1/6) | GMA News | | | | - The Global Food Safety Conference: Creating a Global Food Safety Culture
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