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| | Sales of ethnic food climb at supermarkets Grocers are stocking hotter spices and more fruit flavors, after sales of ethnic food increased 4.5% from 2010 to 2012. Such sales are expected to rise more than 20% by 2017, according to Mintel Group. Growth is coming not only from Asian and Hispanic consumers but also changing American tastes. "We were surprised to find that among non-Hispanics, people really loved certain things about the brand -- the fruit flavors, the glass bottle, the natural sugar," said David Flynn, marketing director at Novamex, maker of fruit-flavored soda Jarritos. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (7/8) Global chewing gum market expected to level off after 2015 A decline in the number of teenagers and children, as well as economic woes, are expected to shrink the global chewing gum market, according to Leatherhead. Overall, analysts at Leatherhead say the market grew 14% in 2012 from 2008 and should surge another 15% by 2015. However, growth is expected to moderate "following static or falling consumption levels in certain parts of the world," said Leatherhead's Jonathan Thomas. ConfectioneryNews.com (France) (7/8)  | CSO Insights: 2013 Sales Performance Optimization Study Results
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 | Partnerships key for corporate sustainability efforts Partnerships are key when it comes to sustainability for food-makers, according to P&G global sustainability chief Len Sauers. P&G partners with other manufacturers including Coca-Cola, Ford and Heinz on projects such as producing more plant-based plastics. "I think the biggest challenge is this realization that there's just so much a single company can do, that we really do have to come together as partners to make meaningful change," Sauers said. GreenBiz.com (7/8)  | 5 Ways that Quote-to-Cash Can Boost Your Revenue
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 | Hostess comeback will focus on increased store presence The revived Hostess Brands aims to more than double the number of convenience stores its products are featured in, as well as extend its reach to dollar stores, drugstores and vending machines. "Wherever you find a Snickers bar or M&M's, you should be able to find a Twinkie," said C. Dean Metropoulos, the new Hostess CEO. The company's "The Sweetest Comeback in the History of Ever" campaign will spread the word through banner ads, a food-truck tour, social media and likely a celebrity representative. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (7/8) | Can vegetarians follow a gluten-free diet and get the nutrients they need? People with celiac disease or who are gluten intolerant can eat a healthy vegetarian diet if they do some extra planning to ensure they get enough nutrients and protein, registered dietitian Cheryl Harris writes. She advises including a protein source in each meal, focusing on gluten-free vegetarian staples such as beans and seeds, and eating fortified gluten-free foods such as cereals and breads. Food & Nutrition Magazine (7/2013) | Only a few days left to register for the GMA Growth and Public Policy Summit Next Wednesday, your colleagues will be gathering in Washington, D.C., for the only event that brings together CPG industry executives with policymakers and nationally recognized experts to discuss the emerging public policy issues affecting the food, beverage and consumer product industry, consumers and the world. View the digital attendee guide.
On July 17, the Grocery Manufacturers Association Growth and Public Policy Summit will feature both nationally recognized experts and policymakers including:
- Sam Kass, Executive Director of Let’s Move! and Senior Policy Advisor on Nutrition, The White House
- Chung-Tung Jordan Lin, Supervisory Consumer Science Specialist, Office of Outreach and Analytics, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Paula Trumbo, PhD, Acting Director of Nutrition Programs, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Tim Cameron, Director of Digital Media, House Republican Conference
- Clive Davies, Chief, Design for the Environment Program, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Jonathan Radtke, Water Resource Sustainability Manager, Coca-Cola North America
- Dan Jaffe, Group Executive Vice President, Government Relations, Association of National Advertisers
- Caitlin Hughes Rayman, Director, Office of Freight Management and Operations, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
- Peter Ashley, Director, Policy and Standards Division, Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, HUD
- Kathy Seikel, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of Children's Health Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Brad Rodgers, Advanced Research and Development Director, Sustainable Packaging and Materials Research, PepsiCo, Inc.
- Larry Soler, President and CEO, Partnership for a Healthier America
- Jane Black, Food Columnist, The Washington Post/New York Times
- Bryan Dierlam, Executive Director, Federal Government Relations, Cargill Inc.
- Kelly Ward, Executive Director, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)
- Liesl Hickey, Executive Director, National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)
- Mark Lynas, Author
Make sure your staff is up to date on emerging public policy issues. Register for this unique event today! | USDA sees increase in food stamp usage Nearly 1 in 6 Americans relies on food stamps to eat, according to the USDA. Food stamp use increased 2.8% in April compared with April 2012, with more than 15% of the population utilizing the program. Washington, D.C., and Mississippi report the highest usage, with 23% and 22% of the population, respectively, participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Wyoming has the lowest usage, with 7% of the population participating. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)/Real Time Economics blog (7/8), San Diego Union-Tribune (7/8), Kansas Health Institute (7/8) Maine nears law on GMO food labeling Maine might be edging closer to labeling food that contains genetically modified ingredients. Gov. Paul LePage has indicated support for a bill on the matter and could sign it next year. Scott Faber, executive director of Just Label It, calls a state-by-state push "costly." "It's just bad business for food companies to continue to fight in 50 states when they could ultimately work with the FDA and consumer advocates for a federal solution," Faber said. Portland Press Herald (Maine) (7/9) |  | If there is no struggle, there is no progress." -- Frederick Douglass, American social reformer, orator and writer | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | | Publisher, Food & Beverage: Chris Warne P: 646.462.4647 | | | | |
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