P&G sets renewable energy, material goals

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September 28, 2010 News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry     Company Watch    Ben & Jerry's to phase out its "all natural" label Ben & Jerry's said it will phase out the "all natural" label on its ice cream and frozen yogurt, but will not change its recipes. The move comes after the Center for Science in the Public Interest told parent company Unilever that the ice cream company should not use the label on products that contain alkalized cocoa, corn syrup, hydrogenated oil or other ingredients. The Washington Post (9/27) , The Wall Street Journal/The Associated Press (9/27) P&G sets renewable energy, material goals Procter & Gamble has promised to power all its factories with renewable energy and to make and use only renewable or recycled materials for its products and packaging. Achieving the goals is expected to take decades and the company will provide annual updates, P&G said. Google/The Associated Press (9/27) P&G introduces Tide Professional Whiteness Enhancer: Procter & Gamble has introduced Tide Professional Whiteness Enhancer, which it says has a near-neutral pH system that won't break down fabric fibers. Bloomberg Businessweek/The Associated Press (9/27) Coca-Cola Co.-bottler buy gets green light The Federal Trade Commission and authorities in Canada have approved plans for Coca-Cola to purchase the North American operations of its largest bottler, Coca-Cola Enterprises. The deal requires Coca-Cola to restrict its access to business information of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, which has drinks distributed by Coca-Cola. The Wall Street Journal (9/28) Did you know you could be wasting millions in trapped working capital? Learn the 6 Keys to Exceeding Expectations with Inventory Optimization in this free white paper. Identify how to gain critical executive support and understand what pitfalls to avoid to make your inventory work for you.   Trends    Canned-pumpkin shortfall is deemed over The canned-pumpkin shortage that lasted nearly a year after rains damaged the 2009 harvest is over. The pumpkin harvest is strong this year, and cans of pumpkin are starting to arrive in stores. USA TODAY/The Associated Press (9/27) Mintel delivers the scoop on global ice cream market The U.S. ice cream market could reach $6.8 billion this year. According to Mintel, premium lines made up 9% of global launches in the past six months, economy lines made up 4%, and 13% of launches were described as having no additives or preservatives. Progressive Grocer (9/27) Other News Kraft, PepsiCo get to the Greek Brandweek (9/26) Think you're saving money by not investing in new technology? Today's technology can deliver higher performance at reduced costs. 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Download Gladson's white paper, Informational Retailing to find out.   Retail Spotlight    Ahold banners launch children's nutrition site Giant Food Stores and Martin's Food Markets have established Passport to Nutrition, a website with interactive lessons for children on nutrition and fitness. The site also provides tools for parents and teachers. Progressive Grocer (9/27) How can you help your company get well sooner? Visa Healthcare cards reduce paperwork, reimbursement checks and mailing costs, making your job go faster and more streamlined. They also provide employees convenient access to health-benefit funds, which means happier employees and increased enrollment. Visit visa.com/healthcare to learn more.   Featured Content    Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Does Little for Small Business Barbara Weltman 12 Ways Your Financial Statements Tell Lenders the Wrong Story Kate Lister 4 Ways Marketing Can Help You Get Paid Faster Rohit Bhargava Making Conservative Choices in Accounting Michael Periu How to Steer Clear of Trouble in Customs Tamara Warren   Science & Technology  CheckPoints app rewards interaction with brands A new mobile phone app called CheckPoints rewards customers for visiting stores and scanning bar codes of sponsored products. The company has signed on partners including Tyson Foods and Seventh Generation, and gives customers points that can be redeemed for airline miles, gift cards and products. Mashable (9/27)   Health & Wellness  Teens may view sports drinks as healthy option, study suggests Researchers say teenagers with healthy habits prefer sugar-sweetened sports and fruit drinks to sodas, even though "in terms of health benefits, there is not much difference." The study of 15,000 students found those who drank sports drinks but not soda had healthier habits, indicating the drinks are perceived as being part of a healthy lifestyle. WebMD (9/27) The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS) Can you really expect ERP to effectively manage product development? Implementing PLM can complement and enhance your ERP systems capabilities for product development, adding value to your overall investment. Download now to discover how you can deliver maximum ROI and create the best environment for product innovation. Interested in learning more about advertising in GMA SmartBrief? Contact Chris Warne at (212) 450-7970 or cwarne@smartbrief.com.     GMA News  Don't miss the Manufacturing Excellence Conference GMA is partnering with PMMI and co-locating its first ever Manufacturing Excellence Conference on Nov. 1 and 2 during PACK EXPO International 2010. Begin solving tomorrow's manufacturing issues today at MEC where you can: Learn directly from leading food, beverage and consumer products companies; Focus on the industry's dominant manufacturing issues -- product safety, sustainability and operational reliability; Save time and money by combining two exceptional opportunities during the same trip; Share the experience with your peers and extend your industry network; Discover the value of GMA membership and how it can benefit your company; Attend all of the leading-edge MEC educational sessions for the track of your choice and walk the PACK EXPO show floor -- all for one low price! More information on the GMA Manufacturing Excellence Conference. Learn more about GMA -> Home  |  Join GMA  |  Public Policy  |  Industry Affairs  |  Publications  |  Events   Government & Food Safety  Farm project in China is seen as boon to Singapore Singapore companies are getting involved through joint ventures in a 560-square-mile farming project in China that could help Singapore diversify its food sources and increase food safety. Singapore imports more than 90% of its food. The New York Times (free registration) (9/27) Business Development for Fair Trade Certified Fair Trade USA US - CA - Oakland Manager Brand ConAgra Foods Naperville, IL Food Scientist--Meats ConAgra Foods Omaha, NE   International  Japanese tea to be distributed by Coca-Cola Coca-Cola will begin distribution of an unsweetened blended tea from Japan called sokenbicha. The tea, developed in five flavors, will be sold initially at Whole Foods Market as part of Coca-Cola's effort to find and bring to market unusual brands. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (free registration) (9/27)   SmartQuote  When the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it's a tragedy." --The Bee Gees, pop music group     This SmartBrief was created for cpgbrokers.data@blogger.com   Subscriber Tools       Update account information | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe | Print friendly format | Web version | Search past news | Archive | Privacy policy Advertise Associate Publisher, Food Service:  Chris Warne (212) 450-7970 Download Media Kit Job Board:  Lee Vanderwerff (202) 737-5500 ext. 248   Read more at SmartBrief.com A powerful Web site for SmartBrief readers including: Breaking News Industry Home Readers' Choice Press Releases Search Archive Who's Hiring? 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