  | November 29, 2011 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
| Company Watch |  |  | | - Nestle, Fair Labor Association to investigate child labor
 Nestle has teamed up with the Fair Labor Association to investigate whether cocoa farms in the Ivory Coast that supply the company are using child labor. In January the FLA will send independent experts to the Ivory Coast to probe the farms that make two-thirds of the world's cocoa and supply Nestle's factories in the region. Reuters (11/28), CandyAndSnackToday.com (11/29)        | Earn 2X rewards points on shipping costs with The New Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN. Designed to earn Membership Rewards® points faster:
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  - Givaudan reveals the science behind creating flavors
 Most consumers probably don't think twice about the process to create a piece of gum or a bottle of flavored water, but behind these products is a long line of scientists and flavorists who work hard to find the right flavor notes that will have items flying off the shelves. The largest flavoring company in the world, Givaudan, took "60 Minutes" behind the scenes to search for flavors in Mother Nature that are then reproduced in labs and turned into products consumers see on grocery shelves. CBS News/"60 Minutes" (11/27), CBS News/"60 Minutes" (11/27)  | There's a bigger story on HFCS. Read all about it. Changes are happening now with sweeteners. Get the whole story on HFCS with The Changing Ingredient Game, the business case on HFCS. See what scientific experts have to say. Find out what consumers really think. Get the facts on HFCS. Download the white paper: CornNaturally.com/BizCase/WholeStory |
 | Corporate Social Responsibility | |  | | |  | - Cardboard cans to be available next year
A cardboard beverage can that can hold beer, sparkling soft drinks, juices and coffee drinks will be available next year, according to its producer Keienburg GmbH. The can is a cheaper, environmentally friendly alternative to aluminum cans, and eventually may be applied to party kegs and other canned foods. BeverageDaily.com (France) (11/28)  | VoIP phone systems deliver impressive benefits for businesses large and small. From advanced features like unified communications to significant cost savings, there's a compelling case to switch to VoIP. Read through these free guides for the very latest information on the phone system market. |
 - Coca-Cola kicks off Designated Driver campaign
Coca-Cola this week launched its annual Designated Drivers campaign, which gives away free soft drinks to teetotalers who volunteer to drive during the holiday season. Through Jan. 1, consumers can choose from a variety of Coca-Cola products by downloading a voucher before they reach the establishment or scanning a QR code on outdoor advertisements. BusinessAndLeadership.com (Ireland) (11/28)  | Logistics is much more than the movement of goods and services. It's also your pre-game strategy. Before you step on the court, you need the right players running the right plays at the right time. Learn more about those key plays in this free whitepaper from UPS and get in the game of logistics. |
 - Baltimore will get its first Harris Teeter next week
A Harris Teeter store is set to open Dec. 7 in Baltimore, the city's first and Maryland's seventh. The retailer, known for fresh and prepared food, is applying for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification for the 61,000-square-foot store, which will have charging stations for electric vehicles and other energy-saving features. Drug Store News (11/28)  | What's a good health plan for small businesses? There are a number of factors to consider to find a good fit, and making a decision is filled with trade-offs and compromise to balance your cost and the benefits you get for your employees. Download this complimentary whitepaper to begin the evaluation process now! |
| Health & Wellness | | | | - Midmorning snacks may blunt weight-loss efforts
 Data on 123 overweight or obese postmenopausal women revealed those who snacked between 10:30 a.m. and 11:29 a.m. lost only 7% of their body weight over a year, compared with 11.4% in those who did not snack within the same period. Researchers also found that about 96% of midmorning snackers ate more than one snack a day, compared with 83% of afternoon and 81% of evening snackers, which one researcher said may mean they are taking in more calories. The findings appear in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. The Wall Street Journal/Health Blog (11/28) | GMA News | | | | - GMA, McKinsey and Nielsen to launch the 2012 customer channel management survey
GMA and McKinsey & Co., in collaboration with the Nielsen Co., are launching the Customer Channel Management Survey in early 2012. The survey, which is the largest and longest-running survey of its kind, examines customer and channel management strategies and practices of more than 50 leading companies in the CPG industry and identifies which strategies and practices drive winning performance.
All survey participants will receive customized feedback highlighting benchmarks, in-depth analysis comparing the company's practices and performance to world-class levels, as well as understanding of "what winning is worth." Click here to download the 2010 Customer Channel Management Survey "Emerging from the Storm."
If you are interested in participating in the survey this year, send an e-mail to kari_alldredge_and_kris_licht@mckinsey.com.
| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Groups: Food safety inspections need more regulation
Lack of regulation and uniform audit practices have food safety advocates such as STOP Foodborne Illness cry foul after a "superior" rating was given to a Colorado cantaloupe farm and soon after a deadly strain of listeria found in the fruit killed 29 people. The FDA and third-party auditors do not use the same criteria for inspections, leading some in the food industry to demand practices be changed and a general standard for inspections set. Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Ill.)/Bloomberg (11/24)
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