| June 30, 2011 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Sweet potatoes punch up baked goods line
Fitness trainer Keith Johnson, who has worked with boxing stars including Lailah Ali, has launched Treats & Eats, a line of baked goods made with sweet potatoes. The company has 10 employees and sells the pies, breads and other products to restaurants and retailers including Wegmans stores in Maryland and Virginia. GMA survey data reveals that small food manufacturers brought in more than $300,000 per employee in median sales last year, according to this article. The Gazette (Gaithersburg, Md.) (6/30)          | Health care reform got you down? Learn more from UnitedHealthcare on how the federal changes to medical benefits will affect you and your employees. This guide highlights incentives for enrollment and a timeline of important dates and deadlines. Don't let them pass you by—Learn more here! |
 - Dean Foods acquires CNG-fueled delivery vehicles
California-based dairy processor Dean Foods has recently acquired five compressed natural gas-powered delivery vehicles from Ryder Systems through a deal between Ryder and Southern California's San Bernardino Associated Governments. Ryder has consolidated with the California Energy Commission, the Department of Energy and the Southern California Association of Governments Clean Cities Coalition for the acquisition, which costs around $38.7 million. RefrigeratedTrans.com (6/29)  | Comprehensive Business Solutions: Optimize Operations and Cut Costs
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 | Retail Spotlight |  | | | - SUPERVALU says 40 stores will be zero-waste
SUPERVALU said it will make 40 stores zero-waste this fiscal year, meaning at least 90% of waste is diverted from landfills. The company said it became the first food retailer to achieve zero-waste recognition, with two California Albertsons stores in November. Progressive Grocer (6/29)
| Health & Wellness | | | | - Gluten-free diet "fad" still helps raise celiac awareness
People who do not have celiac disease are going gluten-free anyway, and even though it may be considered a fad diet, that's fine with celiac patients who say it still raises awareness about the disease. Dietitians warn people who do not need a gluten-free diet that it can be a difficult regimen to follow and could lead to nutrient deficiencies. Abilene Reporter-News (Texas) (6/27) | GMA News | | | |
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