GMA recognizes CVS, Kroger and Dollar General

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November 3, 2010 News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry     Company Watch    Diamond to double Kettle chip production in Wisconsin Diamond Foods says it will create 100 jobs and double production with a planned $38 million expansion of its factory in Beloit, Wis. The expansion, set to be completed in the first quarter of 2012, also will produce a new reduced-oil potato chip. The Oregonian (Portland) (11/2) Mike's Hard Lemonade is sweet on growth The Mike's Hard Lemonade brand, launched in 1999 without advertising, has grown to sell 16 million cases in 2009 and recently introduced a line called The Classic Margarita by Mike's. TV ads aim to boost male consumption, with one showing one man saying to another: "Can you believe some guys have never tried a Mike's Hard Lemonade because they've seen women drink it?" Beverage World Publications Group (11/2) Hershey promotes exec to new COO role Hershey has tapped J.P. Bilbrey, president of Hershey North America, to fill the new role of chief operating officer. "In this new role, J.P. will ensure that we continue our unrelenting focus on building on our competitive advantage in the U.S. while at the same time we focus on developing other international markets," said CEO David West. The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pa.) (11/2) , CandyAndSnackToday.com (11/3) Other News Higher prices are expected to lift Molson and Anheuser The Wall Street Journal (11/3) In any industry, operational excellence revolves around key business outcomes including productivity, cost control, and quality of service. For retailers, all of these outcomes are highly, if not entirely, dependent on the quality of the workforce and how it is managed. Find out what challenges retailers are facing, and what a workforce management solution can do for your bottom line.   Trends    Coffee and tea extracts energize functional beverages More functional beverages are being made with coffee and tea extracts, which are seen as being energizing and high in antioxidants. "Consumers are definitely aware of the antioxidant health benefits associated with tea, but the awareness of coffee's health benefits is just beginning to grow," said an official with WILD Flavors, which launched an Antiox Blend with extracts of rooibos tea, green tea, white tea and grapeseed. Beverage World Publications Group (11/2) Cash Is King, Again By Elizabeth Wasserman, September 21, 2010 Companies are refocused on cash management to return to a positive cash flow. To get there, they're reducing inventories, improving credit and collections and motivating employees by linking performance to pay.   Advertising & Marketing    Sara Lee gives a Tennessee home in corn-dog sweepstakes Sara Lee has given a $500,000 home in Tennessee to the winner of a sweepstakes for its State Fair brand of corn dogs. The company teamed with Launch Creative Marketing on the nine-month promotion, which asked participants to use codes on product packaging to collect virtual "rooms" on a microsite and aimed to "increase household penetration and market share," said a Launch executive. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (11/2) Compare 11 Leading ERP Solutions 119 Ways This extensive Comparison Guide prepares Finance, Manufacturing and Operations professionals by giving you the line-up of 11 leading ERP solutions evaluated across 119 features. Jumpstart your business with a successful ERP implementation! >Download your FREE ERP Comparison Guide   Retail Spotlight    GMA recognizes CVS, Kroger and Dollar General Grocery Manufacturers Association is giving its inaugural Retail Honors to CVS/pharmacy, Kroger and Dollar General, and will present the awards next week. CVS/pharmacy won in the category of most innovative retailer, Kroger won for most collaborative retailer, and Dollar General was recognized as retailer of the year. Drug Store News (11/2) , Supermarket News (11/2) Olivier Blanchard on social media ROI Prove the value of your social media efforts and establish your association's place in the social space. Expert Olivier Blanchard shows you in less than 90 min. how to adapt business ROI your social media activities. Get access to Olivier's Buzz2010 session plus 2 more. Learn more here!   Featured Content    Get Rid of the Belief 'I Can't...' Morty Lefkoe Can You Save Money by Outsourcing? Kate Lister What Goes Around Comes Around Trent Hamm 3 Rules to Follow When Devising Your Social Media Strategy Eunju Lie Venture Capital Doesn't Need to Encourage Manufacturing to Stimulate Economic Growth Scott Shane   Science & Technology  USDA seeks reauthorization of biotech sugar beets The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed the reauthorization of the planting of biotech sugar beets in 2011 with "mandatory conditions" that are meant to prevent the spread of plant pests and reduce the risk of environmental effects. The USDA has included the conditions in its "environmental assessment" report and opened a 30-day period for feedback on the proposal. The agency's proposal is expected to nullify a U.S. District Court judge's decision that revoked the approval of the biotech crop. The Wall Street Journal (11/2)   Health & Wellness  Beet juice shows potential against dementia Daily consumption of beet juice appears to increase blood flow in the brains of older adults, indicating it may be a valuable tool for warding off dementia. Beets are high in nitrates, which have been shown to open blood vessels in the body, and previous studies have shown that beet juice can lower blood pressure. The Indian Express Online Media/Asian News International (11/3)   GMA News  Plan ahead for the Food Claims and Litigation Conference: Feb. 22 to 24 The robust conference agenda focuses on practical, "how-to" litigation management strategies and it is the only industry event exclusively dedicated to food and consumer product litigation management for food, beverage and consumer packaged goods companies. Register today! The early bird gets the knowledge -- Register today for the GMA Food Labeling Workshop It is never too early to register for the popular Food Labeling: Complying with Regulatory Requirements for the Labeling of Packaged Foods Workshop, Dec. 7 and 8, in Washington, D.C. GMA staff experts in food labeling and nutrition will teach food company personnel the food labeling skills they need, whether they are responsible for labeling compliance, food product marketing or product development. Register Today! Learn more about GMA -> Home  |  Join GMA  |  Public Policy  |  Industry Affairs  |  Publications  |  Events   Government & Food Safety  Washington state voters oppose a higher food, beverage tax Voters in Washington state rolled back taxes on candy, soda and bottled water. The tax increases were part of a revenue package that lawmakers approved this year to help prevent deeper cuts to state spending. 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