  | May 26, 2011 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Tide brings Loads of Hope to tornado victims
The Tide Loads of Hope program today will land in Joplin, Mo., to provide free laundry services to residents affected by the recent severe storms. The 32 washers and dryers in the Loads of Hope truck have traveled across the country to help victims of natural disasters since 2005. Drug Store News (5/25)        - Inside Procter & Gamble's new-growth factory: Procter & Gamble is developing a "new-growth factory" to combine the best features of Edison's labs and Ford's assembly lines to deliver fast, far-reaching breakthroughs. That's helped the company's innovations hit their profit-and-revenue targets 50% of the time, up from a 15% a decade ago, and executives say they expect innovation-driven revenue to double again in coming years. "We know from our history that while promotions may win quarters, innovation wins decades," says P&G chairman and CEO Bob McDonald. Harvard Business Review (6/2011)
- Tyson increases chicken dark meat offerings in U.S.
A drop in exports means more chicken drumsticks may wind up on American dinner tables. Tyson will increase its chicken dark meat supply in the U.S. market, banking on economic conditions to push consumers to the cheaper meat. "Consumers watching their pocketbooks are quickly recognizing the value in these products, so we expect to see growth there," said Tyson spokesman Worth Sparkman. Reuters (5/25)  | Discover what risks could be lurking in your vacant commercial property with Zurich's guide 'Empty building, full of risk: Protecting your vacant commercial properties'. Click here for your FREE download! |
 | Trends |  | | | - Grocery shoppers pay less in New York City than other areas
 Grocery shoppers in New York City are paying about 10% less than shoppers in smaller cities, according to a study. Using bar-code data to compare products nationwide, two Columbia University economists found that the perception of higher costs in New York might come from its wide selection. "New York offers so much variety and so many products to cater to our tastes," said professor David Weinstein. "But if you want to find discounts in the city, you can find them. If you want Velveeta cheese, you can buy it very cheaply." The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (5/26)  | The Business Gold Rewards Card® from American Express OPEN
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  - Del Monte implements supply-chain transformation
Del Monte expanded its demand-driven supply chain to include co-manufacturers, co-packers and other partners to reduce production costs and improve efficiency. "We have made several strategic investments that help us with transportation optimization, deployment execution, and really coming to our inbound supply solutions," explained Chief Procurement Officer David McLain. Consumer Goods Technology News (5/25)  | Three Trends Causing Paradigm Shifts in Online Retail
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 - Heineken ads hit YouTube before TV
Heineken's newest ad campaign is being released on its YouTube and Facebook sites prior to being seen as a standard TV spot. The clips have already been viewed more than 4 million times. Alexis Nasard, chief commercial officer at Heineken, said the reason behind the campaign is "to think digital at the inception, not as an afterthought." The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/25)  | Despite being a backbone enterprise application, Enterprise Resource Planning is often misunderstood. In this guide from Focus, top experts provide their suggestions and recommendations to guide you through your evaluation of the best choices. Unravel the complexities of ERP once and for all to make an informed buying decision by downloading this free white paper. |
 | Retail Spotlight | | | | - Wegmans supports baseball team with ice cream flavor
Fans of the Rochester Red Wings in New York can celebrate the Minor League Baseball team with ice cream. Wegmans Food Markets is serving Spikes Play Ball, vanilla ice cream with blueberry and strawberry swirl and candy stars. The treat is named for the team's mascot. "It's a fun way to cheer for our hometown baseball team," said Wegmans' Mike DeCory. Supermarket News (5/25)
| Health & Wellness | | | | - Study: Broccoli sprouts curb oxidative stress in patients with diabetes
Patients with diabetes who took 5 to 10 grams of powdered broccoli sprouts had higher levels of blood antioxidants and lower levels of malondialdehyde compared with a placebo group, a study found. The findings in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that broccoli sprouts may help relieve oxidative stress in high-risk patients. NutraIngredients (5/24) | GMA News | | | |
| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Labeling genetically modified food stirs controversy
Genetically modified corn, soy and other crops have become ubiquitous in products because the modification of food has been going on for centuries, according to this article. While some consumers have health concerns about the process, the FDA has deemed such food safe and no different from conventional offerings. Chicago Tribune (5/24)  | |  | | | | | | Copackers Manager | Dole Food Company, Inc. | Westlake Village, CA | | Promotional Products Sales Manager | Kencraft Candy | Alpine, UT | | Manager/Sr. Manager, Field Finance | Heinz | Pittsburgh, PA | | Manager, Health & Nutrition Policy | Grocery Manufacturers Association | Washington, DC | | Product Manager | Inventure Foods | Phoenix, AZ | | Market Research Manager | Barilla America | Bannockburn, IL | | Sr. Nutrition Marketing Business Partner | Kellogg Company | Battle Creek, MI | | | |  | |  |
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