 | October 28, 2010 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  | - Scott toilet paper loses its tube
Kimberly-Clark is testing toilet paper rolls without cardboard tubes with the limited launch of Scott Naturals Tube-Free, made with a winding process that allows holes to fit over spindles. "It's a positive example of how companies are seeking creative ways to reduce environmental impact," said Darby Hoover of the Natural Resources Defense Council. USA TODAY (10/27)        - Sara Lee looks inside and out for its next CEO
Sara Lee is considering internal and external candidates for CEO after Brenda Barnes resigned in August following a stroke. Former Kellogg CEO and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez reportedly was contacted. In-house candidates reportedly include Sara Lee interim CEO Marcel Smits and Christopher John "C.J." Fraleigh, head of the company's North America retail unit. The Wall Street Journal (10/28) - Kraft extends brand with cooking creme
Kraft's Philadelphia Cream Cheese is seeking new life as a cooking ingredient with the launch of a brand extension called Cooking Creme -- a savory sauce for skillet dishes. A new campaign from McGarryBowen includes print and TV ads set to kick off in March. Philadelphia brand manager Adam Butler said, "We're thinking this is going to be one of the biggest launches that cheese and dairy has ever had." Advertising Age (tiered subscription model) (10/26) - P&G posts 6.8% earnings decline, vows to hold prices
Procter & Gamble, pressured by higher commodity costs, posted a 6.8% drop in earnings for the first quarter of the fiscal year. Chief Executive Officer Bob McDonald said the company will cut costs and hold the line on prices, only raising them through product launches, as demand remains dampened in the U.S. The Wall Street Journal (10/28)  | 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. |  | Dell™ Vostro™ 3500
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 - Dove Hair Care launches singing contest
Dove Hair Care is asking glee clubs, choirs and other groups to submit online videos of performances for its "Dove Hair Care Brush with Greatness Sing4All" contest. The four groups with the most votes will get lessons from actress Idina Menzel, and one group will have the opportunity to sing "My Favorite Things" in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (10/27)  | Reshaping Enterprise Workforce Management Software
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 - FreshDirect's focus on existing customers pays off
Rick Braddock, who became chief executive officer of FreshDirect in March 2008, devoted his attention to strengthening ties to existing customers rather than recruiting new ones. In 2009, revenue grew 9% while the customer count remained flat, and since the online grocer began recruiting customers in January, it has increased enrollment by 20%. The Wall Street Journal (10/27)  | Introducing SearchManager from American Express Open.
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| Science & Technology |  | | | - Cibus Global soon to launch herbicide-resistant biotech canola
Cibus Global, a spinoff of ValiGen, is set to launch in the next few weeks a biotech canola that is resistant to herbicides. The San Diego-based startup, which uses its Rapid Trait Development System technology in biotech crop development, has relocated to a new facility and plans to increase the number of employees by up to 60 by next year. Xconomy (10/27) | Health & Wellness | | | | - Study: Whole grains may cut diabetes, heart risks
 People who eat whole grains instead of refined ones develop less of the fat associated with heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, researchers say. In a study of 2,800 people ages 32 to 83, they found 10% less visceral adipose tissue in those who ate three or more servings of whole grains a day compared with those who ate less than one serving a day. HealthDay News (10/27) | GMA News | | | | - Last Chance to Register: GMA Consumer Complaints Webinar
With a decline of public confidence in food safety, it is vital that food, beverage and consumer products companies are aware of current issues related to consumer complaints and have effective measures in place to handle them.
On Nov. 3, 1 to 4 p.m. (EST), GMA is hosting the Consumer Complaint Management webinar, designed to benefit employees who directly deal with consumer complaints and those responsible for implementing standards for investigating and resolving such complaints. Contact Steven Leslie for details.
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