Portland offers gluten-free bread and beer

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April 3, 2012 News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry   Company Watch    Unilever brings Clear hair-care line to the U.S. Unilever has begun the U.S. launch of Clear, a hair-care line with a focus on scalp and hair health. The brand, launched in China, is now sold in 42 countries, and three versions will be sold in the U.S., one for men, one for women, and one for African-American hair. CNBC/The Associated Press (4/2)      Emerging markets provide fizz for PepsiCo PepsiCo, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate of 15%, may experience a dip in earnings this year on higher commodity prices and spending, but the company expects revenue gains of about 5% over the next 10 years. "We're focusing on supporting the continued growth of our emerging markets businesses and stepping up our brand building, especially in our more competitive global beverage business," said CFO Hugh Johnston. International Business Times (4/2)      Sri Lanka gets Nestle UHT factory Nestle has opened a facility in Sri Lanka for making ultra heat-treated milk. "Our latest investment will have a ripple effect across the local community by helping us positively impact many suppliers and farmers in the country," said Alois Hofbauer, marketing director of Nestle Lanka. DairyReporter.com (France) (4/2)      Other News Ground beef processor AFA Foods seeks bankruptcy protection The Associated Press (4/2)      Kellogg adds caramel to cereal line Crunchy Nut Drug Store News (4/2)      NEW White paper: How Food & Beverage Companies Gain Competitive Advantage: The importance of implementing a least-cost formulation strategy. Download this white paper to find out what makes least-cost formulation an ideal way for Food & Beverage companies to overcome their major business challenges — including rising commodity costs, retailer price pressure, and tighter regulations.   Trends  Gluten-free beer and bread offered in Portland Retailers in Portland, Ore., report growing sales of gluten-free products. Locally, the Craft Brewers Alliance has introduced Omission, a line of beer made without gluten; and Sina Bakery creates and sells a gluten-free Brazilian cheese bread. American City Business Journals/Portland (4/2)      See how Cardmembers use American Express OPEN Cards to help run their business: “American Express customer service is phenomenal. There's always someone at the end of the line, whether it's evenings, weekends, or holidays.” - Eli Wilner, Eli Wilner & Company With the Business Platinum Card from American Express OPEN, you can enjoy over 30 premium benefits to help power your business. Including, 24/7 customer service. LEARN MORE & APPLY   Corporate Social Responsibility  Refrigerant leaks are reduced with GreenChill partnership Retailers participating in the Environmental Protection Agency's GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership have a lower leak rate than the national average. The program, with 7,000 stores nationwide, helps retailers track refrigerant usage and leakage and encourages use of systems that are better for the environment. Supermarket News (4/2)      Take a minute to participate in a quick, 3-question advertising survey. Click here to get started!   Advertising & Marketing  Butler, Shine, Stern win Hillshire Farms account Sara Lee has chosen California-based independent shop Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners as the agency of record for its Hillshire Farms brand. "We looked at many agencies but after careful consideration we decided to appoint BSSP given their insightful thinking, strategic approach and passion for our brand shown over the course of the process," said a Hillshire Farms spokesperson. Advertising Age (tiered subscription model) (4/2)      Coca-Cola provides insight on social media users A report from the Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council divides social media users into the categories of bonders, sharers, professionals and creators. The report, "Untangling the Social Web: Insights for Users, Brands and Retailers," provides insight on each type of user. For example, bonders use social media to forge relationships and connections. Progressive Grocer (4/2)        Retail Spotlight  Big Y launches discount-earning online shopping mall Big Y Foods introduced the Big Y Marketplace, an online shopping mall that lets users earn Big Y discounts when they buy from other retailers. The mall, open to members of Big Y's Silver Savings Club, offers access to about 150 stores and brands, including Gap, Sears and Apple iTunes. Progressive Grocer (4/2)        Sponsored Content    3 Questions to Keep Your Employees Engaged and Passionate TJ McCue Would You Fire Someone for Trying to Make a Co-Worker Laugh? Courtney Rubin Simplehuman Founder Frank Yang on Reinventing the Trash Can Katie Morell What's Your Company's Gross National Happiness? Mike Michalowicz How One Entrepreneur Is Profiting From March Madness Suzanne Sataline   Health & Wellness  Most Americans get enough vitamins, CDC says The U.S. population overall has good levels of vitamins A and D and folate in their diets, and deficiency rates for vitamins and nutrients differ by age, gender and race/ethnicity, a CDC report found. Researchers noted that young women had the lowest level of iodine, and non-Hispanic blacks had the highest rates of vitamin D deficiency. WebMD (4/2), Nurse.com (4/2)        GMA News  See the future of reverse supply chain at the Unsaleables Conference Stay ahead of the curve and get briefed on the market forces and legal issues that will shape the future of unsaleables management in the CPG industry ONLY at the 2012 Joint Industry Unsaleables Management Conference, May 15-17, in Orlando, Fla. Learn from one of the industry's foremost experts on the subject, Dale Rogers, professor of logistics and supply chain management and co-director of the Center for Supply Chain Management at Rutgers University, how these influencing factors and the overall global economic forecast are likely to evolve in the coming years so you can plan and execute your unsaleables management program for maximum results. What are you waiting for, register for this conference today.      Learn more about GMA -> About GMA  |  Issues and Policy  |  Newsroom  |  Events  |  Research and Tools   Government & Food Safety  Legislation calls for beef-product labeling Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced a bill that would require products containing lean, finely textured beef to carry labels. The legislation is designed to promote transparency and choice, Pingree said. 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