 | November 9, 2011 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
| Company Watch |  |  | | - Kraft executive talks sustainable packaging
Perfecto Perales, Kraft's senior director of packaging research, said the company is "very interested in looking at packaging from renewable sources." Speaking at the annual Blow Molding Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, he said sustainability is "the cost of entry" for beverage packaging in North America. PlasticsNews.com (11/8)       - Pepsi and Coke keep can designs fresh
Both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo frequently introduce new can designs and occasionally shapes, even though doing so is expensive and carries the risk of alienating customers. Recent examples include the "skinny can" launched by Pepsi this year, and the Diet Coke heart cans that have raised heart disease awareness since 2008. Adweek (11/8) - PepsiCo not ready to reveal "game plan"
PepsiCo said it will update investors on its "game plan" and outlook for 2012 early in the year instead of December as previously planned. "As we have been working through our planning for 2012, we have decided that it is appropriate to extend our ongoing review," said CEO Indra Nooyi. Reuters (11/8)  | Learn about shopper’s love affair with digital tactics
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 - Coke pours attention on social media
The Facebook page for Coca-Cola has 35 million fans, making it the 16th most popular, a sign that the company's focus on social media is paying off. The brand also has 400,000 Twitter followers, and its YouTube videos have been viewed 33.5 million times. USA TODAY (11/8)  | Making a big change starts with keeping a small promise.
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- Chef finds ways to add green veggies to Thanksgiving meal
The traditional green-bean casserole often is the only green vegetable on the Thanksgiving menu, but autumn offers hearty options such as kale, Brussels sprouts and broccoli, chef and cookbook author Kim O'Donnel writes. She recommends adding kale to mashed potatoes, turning Brussels sprouts into a slaw side dish and roasting broccoli pickup sticks in the oven. USA TODAY (11/8)  | Life is good at The Benjamin. Sweeten your days and your stay in New York with “The Good Life” package. Enjoy a $20 credit toward mini bar indulgences, complimentary Internet, and 2 p.m. late check-out. With rates starting at $229 and available through December 30, 2011, call 1.866.222.BENJ, mention code BGOOD to get The Good Life. |
 | GMA News | | | | - FMI and GMA present industry survey opportunity on unloading predictability
In collaboration with their Joint Unloading Predictability Sub Team, FMI and GMA have commissioned Kurt Salmon Associates to develop recommended practices for enhancing receiving dock unloading. KSA will publish a white paper on these practices scheduled for release in January at the 2012 TPA Supply Chain Conference. This white paper will be used as a tool to approach a more efficient unloading process in a fair and equitable manner, inclusive of Fair Cost Sharing Recommendations.
Manufacturer and retailer industry input is requested for this project. If you are a manufacturer or retailer and are interested in participating in an industry survey on unloading predictability, contact GMA's Jessica Martin.
| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Index shows third-quarter increase in food recalls
According to the ExpertRECALL Index, six times as many food units were recalled in the third quarter compared with the previous one. More than 50% of the recalls were related to undeclared allergens, while 25% were because of concerns of listeria contamination. Packaging Digest (11/7)
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