 | Think your consumers are thirsty for a sweetener switch? That's what one major sports drink maker thought when it changed sweeteners in 2010. Find out whether its sweetener strategy turned into a sales success when you download our free case study. Featuring findings from Mintel research and Nielsen shopper data, it's available at CornNaturally.com. | | Back-to-school season brings a focus on meal solutions The back-to-school season will mean busy schedules for students and parents, and consumers are looking for meal solutions beyond those that go into lunchboxes. Mom Made Foods offers frozen meals intended to make it easy to prepare nutritious dinners, while Ozery Bakery is focusing on breakfast with its Morning Rounds, which it says are healthful alternatives to muffins and doughnuts. Progressive Grocer (7/10)  | Is Your Small Business Using Social Media?
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 | Twin Cities Rainbow stores convert to new banners Five Rainbow Foods stores in the Twin Cities area have been transitioned from Roundy's ownership to Cub Foods and Byerly's banners, and others are expected to be converted over the next two weeks. A consortium of buyers recently acquired 18 Rainbow stores for $65 million. Six stores will remain under the Rainbow banner. Pioneer Press (St. Paul, Minn.) (7/10) New Chicago Whole Foods a local accomplishment Whole Foods recently broke ground in Chicago's Englewood area, which was previously known for its crime. But the new supermarket marks years of collaboration between residents and the city to bring jobs and a renewed economy as well as healthy food to the neighborhood, according to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The new store is slated to open in late 2015 and employ 100 people. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model) (7/11) | Get food labeling training from GMA GMA will host its annual workshop for Food Labeling Sept. 23-25 in Washington, D.C. This year's comprehensive workshop has been redesigned to have an engaging hands-on format to learn about the labeling process and regulatory procedures. Make sure that your food labeling experts are trained by the best! Discounted early bird registration ends on July 23. |  | If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem." -- Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. president | | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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