Mixologists fashion fresh, alcohol-free mocktails Mocktails are gaining popularity with bartenders in New York City who want to offer the booze-free crowd a refreshing drink made with as much care as a regular cocktail. "What you want to offer to the person who's not drinking alcohol is something that's going to stand up to the other cocktails everyone else is able to enjoy," said Alisa Martinez, director of operations at Foragers restaurant. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (8/23)  | How to Successfully Select an ERP System in 8 Simple Steps
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 | Jack Link's takes its brand out to a baseball app Jack Link's Beef Jerky is targeting baseball fans through a sponsorship of theScore application, which provides baseball facts and trivia. Agency Carmichael Lynch has helped the jerky company create branded sections such as "snackable facts" with logos, banner ads and 60-second video spots. "As long as the content is relevant and useful to the fan, there is a natural synergy," said Ethan Ross, senior vice president of global sales at theScore. Mobile Marketer (8/28)  | It's time to give your technology a performance review
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 | Stop & Shop study prompts healthy recommendations More than 40% of families say they depend on meals that are easy to prepare and nutritious, according to a Stop & Shop Supermarket survey of 500 customers. The study reveals that 88% of customers make quick meals, such as spaghetti, baked chicken and tacos, at least once a week. To boost the nutritional value of these meals, Stop & Shop suggests that customers substitute with healthier ingredients, such as whole-wheat pasta, black beans and whole grains. Drug Store News (8/26), Progressive Grocer (8/26)  | Best Buy® gift cards motivate people.
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 | Nutrition benefits seen in chokeberries Researchers from the University of Connecticut said chokeberries, which grow in Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Russia, contain polyphenols that can improve heart health and offer other health benefits. The scientists urged "further investigation of their comparative nutraceutical and commercial values." NutraIngredients (8/27)  | Reducing the costs and risks of data storage in the federal government
IBM Tivoli Storage software can help federal organizations make the most of what they already own. Its flexible and scalable design securely protects data and ensures data availability throughout its useful life. Learn how IBM is helping government agencies customize solutions while allowing missions to be completed on time and under budget. Download the free solutions paper. |
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