Barry Callebaut turns to innovation after acquisition Barry Callebaut AG has fully integrated the manufacturing facilities and supply chain network of Petra Foods' cocoa ingredients division that Barry Callebaut acquired last summer, which contributed $14.5 million to the company's operating profits for the six months ended Feb. 28. Barry Callebaut said it will now focus on becoming an innovator in the cocoa powder category. "Through the acquisition we have become the biggest in cocoa ingredients, so also in powder," Barry Callebaut CEO Juergen Steinemann said. "So we need to put more money and more people in innovation." FoodBusinessNews.net (free registration) (4/4) Other News  | Help consumers add more fiber in their daily diets Eating breakfast pays off. Consumers who start their day with cereal that has at least 3 grams of fiber can increase their daily fiber intake by 14%. And when it comes to cereals, Kellogg offers more that are a good source of fiber than any other U.S. food company. Click here to learn more. | | Consumer interest grows in yogurt-cereal pairings Kellogg Australia conducted an April Fools study to find if consumers preferred soggy or crunchy cereal and stumbled upon a trend that found many people were substituting the traditional milk for yogurt or fruit juices. "Anecdotally there has been more and more interest in putting yogurt with cereal, particularly in markets like Australia, New Zealand, North America and the U.K. -- markets where the idea of a bowl of breakfast cereal with milk is a very intrinsic part of the culture," said David Jago, director of innovation and insight at Mintel. BakeryAndSnacks.com (France) (4/4) The future of relaxation beverages Sales of some relaxation beverage brands including Just Chill and Marley's Mellow Mood have taken off, but industry experts wonder about the long-term potential for these products as some consumers may mistake relaxation for drowsiness. Just Chill is focusing on the cool and calm aspects of its drink and is putting together its Poised Panel, a group of brand advocates that embody the "just chill" mentality. Marley's Mellow Mood uses the image of Bob Marley, who was known for his laid-back style. BevNet.com (3/28)  | Companies live and die by their employees
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 | | Fresh Take: SmartBrief's original coverage of the fresh foods category | Better economy boosts meat sales The economic recovery has boosted meat sales, with 3.8 home-cooked meals per week containing meat, up from 3.6 meals per week, according to the Power of Meat report from the Food Marketing Institute. The report also said that 36% of consumers who changed their meat-buying habits spent more on meat last year than in 2012. Volume sales of beef and chicken were flat in 2013 even as prices increased, indicating that shoppers were researching prices to create the meals they wanted. "Increased consumption was one of many subtle indicators that meat-buying patterns are starting to return to the 'old normal' -- being pre-recession purchasing habits," said lead researcher Anne-Marie Roerink. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Food & Beverage (4/7) |  | Reach candidates everywhere
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 | Amazon tests hand-held device for grocery ordering Amazon has unveiled a hand-held gadget called Amazon Dash, which AmazonFresh customers can use to easily add items to their grocery orders. The device links directly to the customer's AmazonFresh account, and it includes a bar-code reader and a microphone. Reuters (4/4) | U.S. Appeals Court to reconsider meat labeling ruling The full U.S. Court of Appeals will rehear the case on meat labeling requirements, throwing out the previous March 28 ruling in which a three-judge panel upheld the USDA's country of origin labeling requirements. The regulations require producers to identify the countries where the animal was born, raised and slaughtered, and mixing of muscles cuts from meat from different countries was banned. Opponents to the rules claim the new requirements would raise costs because meat producers would have to segregate animals. Bloomberg Businessweek (4/4) | Experts: Interested in sharing your insights on SmartBlog on Food & Beverage? We're always open to expert contributions of knowledgeable and insightful stories on news and trends in all areas of the food and beverage industry. Check out our step-by-step guest post guide and then e-mail editor Tricia Smith with your story idea or for more information. |  | Beware of the man who won't be bothered with details." -- William Feather, American publisher | | | 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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