Coca-Cola patents natural fermentation method for fortified beverages Coca-Cola has filed a patent for a method of natural fortification that creates fermented beverages containing up to 20 times the recommended daily intake of vitamins like vitamin B12, vitamin K, folate and biotin. The company's scientists said a single fermentation method and micro-organism can be used to boost the vitamin levels in both carbonated beverages and non-carbonates such as coffee and dairy drinks. BeverageDaily.com (France) (7/21)  | Improve Speed to Market A cloud-based supply chain platform can provide retailers the visibility they need to use postponement and expediting strategies to meet consumer demand. Meet consumer expectations while mitigating costs in the supply chain. Download for more information. | | Creating a happy marriage of brats, beer Beer and brats go hand-in-hand and many companies, including Johnsonville Sausage, Hillshire Farm and Farmland Foods, offer products that marry the two ingredients. Such products can be a challenge to formulate as beer is more costly than water, and enough has to be used to impart flavor while remaining under legal limits. Companies can benefit from cross-marketing with the beer brand they choose to use, like the partnership between Hillshire Farms and Miller High Life beer. FoodBusinessNews.net (free registration) (7/21)  | Will you have enough to live the retirement life you want?
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 | | Corporate Social Responsibility | WhiteWave receives LEED certification for Dallas facility WhiteWave Foods received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification for its beverage facility in Dallas. The plant produces Silk soy, almond and coconut milk as well as Horizon Organic milk and International Delight Creamers. The plant's sustainable features include irrigation-less landscaping, water-conserving fixtures and locally sourced building materials. FoodProductionDaily.com (France) (7/15) | Nestle: Stories stand out on Facebook as competition grows Facebook's decline in organic reach is due to increased competition and mirrors the way print ads had to improve as inventory became scarce, says Nestle's Meghaan Blauvelt. Nestle has found success on the site by creating posts that tie into a larger story, even if it's as silly as dressing up ice cream cones in costumes for Halloween. Mashable (7/21) | Kroger seeks out local products for Ky. stores About 50 local vendors who make 200 Kentucky-bred products will participate in a food show for Kroger next week, as the company decides what will be featured in its new Kentucky Proud displays at most of the retailer's 110 stores in the state. "Because of the popularity of our local products, and how well they sell, we believe expanding the assortment is the right move for our customers and for the local suppliers," Kroger's Local Merchandising Coordinator Scott Chapski said. Lexington Herald-Leader (Ky.) (7/21) | Bio-technology advances fermented functional beverages  | | (D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Lifeway Kefir) | The global functional food and beverage market is estimated to grow 22.8% this year, driven in large part by bio-technology advances in fermented beverages. Dairy products, including fermented milks like kefir and ymer, account for 43% of the functional beverage market while other fermented beverages such as kombucha are also seeing success. BeverageDaily.com (France) (7/18)
Protein -- the new fat replacer Researchers from Scotland have modified proteins to replace fat in foods beyond milk, cream and yogurt without compromising flavor or texture. "If manufacturers can replace fat in staple foods such as bread, cakes and baked goods it would have a bigger impact," said Steve Euston, one of the researchers. FoodNavigator (7/18) | Last day for discounted Food Labeling Workshop registration Food Labeling issues are front-of-mind priorities for the CPG industry today. To address this sometimes challenging responsibility, GMA will host its Food Labeling Workshop on Sept. 23-25 and again on Nov. 11-13. Ensure that your organization’s personnel are trained in best practices and federal regulations by GMA's expert faculty. Tomorrow is your last chance for early-bird discounts! |  | Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. president | | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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