| June 13, 2012 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Organic label is top priority for candymaker Torie & Howard
Business partners Howard Slatkin and Torie Burke took almost two years to develop their line of high-end organic hard candies owing to the rigors of meeting USDA certification guidelines. While candy makers face particular challenges from hurdles such as finding organic food coloring, Slatkin and Burke are part of a growing trend of specialty food makers bearing the considerable expense of obtaining the certification. The Washington Post (6/12)        | |  | | | More than financing. Ideas to help build your food business.
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- "Kosher" tops list of health claims for product launches
The top health-focused term appearing on packaging for food and beverage launches in 2011 was "kosher," followed by "all-natural," according to Mintel's Global New Products Database. "Kosher" appeared on 27% of products, while "no high-fructose corn syrup," near the bottom of the list, appeared on 2% of products. Mintel estimated that more than 20,000 products are introduced each year. Progressive Grocer (6/12)  | Discover Balanced Travel at Element Hotels
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  - Schick tries an unusual approach to branded content
Schick's Hydro razor brand is taking an uncharted route in branded entertainment content by sponsoring a reality TV series that does not feature nor mention the razor. The series, called "Clean Break," will star three young men who go to Hawaii to learn to surf and skydive and get a break from their everyday routines, a message that Schick Hydro says resonates with its efforts to persuade men to try its razor instead of the Gillette razors many have used for years. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/12) - Coke, P&G roll out new social media-driven campaigns
Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble are leading the way in the development of direct-to-consumer marketing with aggressive new social media campaigns. The new Coca-Cola TV Project will feature entertainment from Paul McCartney distributed directly through social media channels throughout Mexico and Latin America, while P&G has just launched a new "Thank You Mom" campaign with a heavy emphasis on social components in a bid to attract moms who are spending increasing amounts of time online and away from the television. Forbes (6/12)  | Optimal food texture in less time. Our DIAL-IN® Texture Technology and PRECISA® texture systems help you rapidly target and achieve your texture goals in soups, sauces and dressings. Let our experts help you save money on oils and solids, meet an industry benchmark or enhance pleasing textural attributes. Find out how. |
 - Partnership plans to debut Paula Deen Foods near year-end
Paula Deen Enterprises is partnering with Nanco Group to offer a retail line of Deen-branded grocery products, including protein and baking items. The celebrity Georgia chef has sold more than 8 million cookbooks and owns a successful and growing empire of Southern-focused restaurants. "Working with Nanco, we have generations of experience and knowledge from our most important partners -- the grocery retailers that will enable us to bring the best value possible to those who love our recipes," Deen said. Progressive Grocer (6/12)  | Download Forrester Research, Inc.'s April 2012 report: SMB eCommerce Solutions 2012, A Guide To Selecting Your eCommerce Solution, and learn which SMB eCommerce solution you should consider for your business. Click here for your complimentary copy. |
| Health & Wellness |  |  | | - Study: Green tea, hibiscus drinks richest in antioxidants
Beverages containing green tea and hibiscus contained the highest levels of antioxidants, according to a study published in the Food Science and Technology Journal. Universidade do Porto researchers looked at 19 different drinks, many of which had labels claiming antioxidant properties. "In general, beverages containing green tea and hibiscus showed higher phenolic contents and antioxidant activities than those without these ingredients," the study said. NutraIngredients (6/12) - Nestle Health Science offers new thickener for food, drinks
Nestle Health Science debuted a new non-starch-based thickening powder aimed at helping people with dysphagia reduce the risk of aspiration. The product, called Resource ThickenUp Clear, is tasteless and can be used in food or liquids. An estimated 25 million people in the U.S. suffer from dysphagia, which causes difficulty swallowing. Food Business Review (6/12)  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Calif. certifies GMO-labeling measure for November ballot
California voters will decide in November whether to require special labeling for genetically modified food, a move that would be the first of its kind in the U.S. The measure would require most such food to have a label stating that it contains ingredients made through altered DNA. The proposal would exempt certified organic food, along with meat and dairy products from animals fed with genetically modified grains. St. Louis Post-Dispatch/The Associated Press (6/13) - Opinion: Glove usage in kitchens needs a second look
Over-reliance on gloves as a food-safety measure needs to be re-evaluated by the food industry, chef and consultant Aliza Green writes. Studies show that food workers get a false sense of security from gloves and don't focus as much on hand washing or avoiding cross-contamination. Additionally, the huge waste of producing and throwing away gloves diverts resources that could go to better hand-washing facilities in kitchens. The Washington Post (6/12)
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