 | June 22, 2011 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Nestle reaches deal to acquire Serbia's Centroproizvod
 Nestle announced it has reached a deal to purchase Centroproizvod A.d. Co., a major Serbian food maker with products including confectionery, chocolate drinks, teas, soups, dressings, dry spices and seasonings. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, would give Nestle the well-known C brand, as well as a factory in Belgrade. EMportal (Serbia) (6/17)        - Unilever sets growth goal
Unilever CEO Paul Polman said he wants to accelerate growth so the company catches up with Procter & Gamble and other rivals within five years. P&G currently has sales of just under $80 billion and can be expected to grow at least 4% a year; Unilever, with sales of about $58 billion, would have to grow 11% year-on-year to pass it. DailyFinance.com (6/21) - ConAgra introduces "pasteurization-like" flour treatment
ConAgra has launched SafeGuard, a "pasteurization-like" system for ensuring the safety of raw flour through a natural heating process as well as checks and controls through the delivery chain. "The majority of flour goes through a baking kill step," said a ConAgra director. "We asked, how do we help that part of the industry where we are relying on the consumer to do the right thing, when often they don’t?” FoodNavigator (6/21)  | 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 |  | | | - Report: CPG companies are growing
The consumer packaged goods segment is recovering, according to a benchmarking report from GMA and PwC, with shipments up 6% in 2010 to almost $124 billion. All 148 of the companies analyzed saw sales growth, and GMA President and CEO Pamela Bailey said one factor is that companies are using digital capabilities to improve marketing, innovation and operations. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (6/21) - Private-label sales up 2% in 2010
Private-label sales in supermarkets, drugstores and mass merchandisers rose nearly 2% in 2010 to reach a record $88.5 billion, according to the Private Label Manufacturers Association. The association said sales grew 2% in supermarkets and 5% in drugstores, but noted the report does not include sales in warehouse clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores and limited-assortment stores. Drug Store News (6/21), CandyAndSnackToday.com (6/22) - Bar codes become works of art
Some companies are creating packaging bar codes shaped as a bus, a city skyline and even a man's rotund midsection. "There are certain things you can change, certain things you can't, and then there is sort of a gray area," said Yael Miller, co-owner of Vanity Barcodes, which has designs including a hand mixer that appears to be blending numbers below. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (6/22)  | The Business Gold Rewards Card® from American Express OPEN
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  - P&G ad spending up 17.9% in 2010
Procter & Gamble spent $4.6 billion on U.S. advertising in 2010, a 17.9% increase over the $3.9 billion of the previous year. According to Ad Age, overall U.S. ad growth was up 8.8%, led by financial companies, which spent 29% more, and auto companies, which spent 28% more. The Cincinnati Enquirer (6/20)  | Still have employees receiving costly payroll checks? Cut costs by cutting out checks. The Visa Payroll card is the smarter way to pay and be paid. It's the lower-cost alternative to paper. The card also eliminates costly check-cashing fees for your employees, giving them an easier way to manage their money. Visit visa.com/payroll to learn more. |
  - Safeway intros Open Nature with world-record picnic
Safeway broke the Guinness World Record for the longest picnic table, launching its Open Nature brand with a picnic at Marina Green in San Francisco. The picnic, served on a table longer than 305 feet, was prepared by Food Network chef Tyler Florence and included foods in the all-natural line. Retailing Today (free registration) (6/21)  | 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. |
| Health & Wellness | | | | - For energy, eat small meals and include protein
When eating for energy, choose foods that are high in protein and low in concentrated carbohydrates, said Ellie Krieger, a registered dietitian and host of "Healthy Appetite" on The Food Network. American Dietetic Association spokesman Jim White recommends five small meals a day, and said they should contain protein, complex carbohydrates and good fats. USA TODAY (6/22) | GMA News | | | |
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