  | November 23, 2010 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Tyson to trim chicken supplies
Tyson Foods said it will reduce chicken production after producing more than intended because of "perfect growing conditions." The company has begun reducing output and will continue into the quarter starting Jan. 2, so "our inventory is where we want it to be," said CEO Donnie Smith. Bloomberg (11/22)        - How Diamond Foods' CEO finds success
CEO of Diamond Foods says a strong team that works together is central to the success of the company that grew out of a walnut-growing cooperative. "Like our team, each brand is individually strong but the real success comes when we leverage our portfolio and our corporate infrastructure in a way that creates greater value for consumers, while increasing profitability for our shareholders," Michael Mendes said. American City Business Journals/San Francisco (11/19) - Tool shows how Dole Fresh Frozen Fruit saves money
Dole Food has launched the Dole Fruit Cost Savings Calculator, which evaluates for foodservice operators the cost savings of using Dole Fresh Frozen Fruit instead of fresh fruit. The online and handheld tool takes into account the extra costs related to fresh fruit, such as fruit waste, employee labor time and fruit that is too ripe or not ripe enough. QSRMagazine.com (11/22)  | What could be better than supporting and managing your BlackBerry smartphone deployment, for free? Nothing.
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 - GMA addresses how food industry keeps pace with consumer demands
Melissa Musiker, GMA's director of science policy, nutrition and health, said companies are meeting customer demand for healthier processed food, noting "healthfulness [is] starting to eclipse convenience as a priority for consumers." During a presentation at the American Dietetic Association conference, she and Dr. Marilyn Schorin of Schorin Strategies said criticism of processed food is not always justified. FoodNavigator (11/22) - Shoppers pare down on stocking up
Consumers such as Rebecca Seabern of San Antonio, who at one time thought nothing of stocking up on rolls of paper towels and boxes of lasagna, are now purchasing for the short term instead of buying extra units when the price is attractive. Companies including Del Monte and Kimberly-Clark are responding by introducing smaller packages, and BJ's Wholesale Club now sells eggs and margarine in nonbulk sizes. The Wall Street Journal (11/23)  - Reeling in the 1980s with 21 TV spots
The 1980s were a "decade of regrettable advertising," according to this article, but it's worthwhile, or at least diverting, to dip back into the past to see how the commercial pod looked back then. AdFreak offers 21 archived clips for products including Coke, Diet Pepsi and Folgers. AdFreak.com (11/22)  | 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. |
 - Tops Friendly Markets tests a convenience-store concept
A new concept for Tops Friendly Markets, a free-standing convenience store and gas station called Tops Fresh Xpress, is set to open in West Seneca, N.Y. "We could see this being a 100-store chain in the near future," President and CEO Frank Curci said of the store, which will be located near an existing Tops. Supermarket News (11/22)  | This report provides a review and assessment of the strategic innovation options that CPG companies should examine. It also covers the need to develop a coherent innovation strategy across categories and platforms and for alignment with overall corporate strategy: Click here to find out more. |
| Science & Technology |  | | | - Cargill moves forward on E. coli vaccine
Cargill Meat Solutions says early results of an E. coli vaccine test are promising, though "we are also eager to see completed analytical work currently [under way] by independent researchers." The company tested 85,000 head of cattle and found improved immunity and no adverse reactions. A second test is scheduled for summer. FoodSafetyNews.com (11/23) | Health & Wellness | | | | - Alpha-carotene is seen as protection against disease
 Researchers say alpha-carotene, an antioxidant in fruits and vegetables, appears to defend cell DNA from tissue damage that can lead to fatal illnesses. "This study does continue to prove the point there's a lot of things in food -- mainly in fruits and vegetables that are orange or kind of red in color -- that are good for us," an American Dietetic Association spokeswoman said about the study, which found that alpha-carotene consumption could decrease life-limiting health problems by as much as 39%. HealthDay News (11/22)  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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| GMA News | | | | - Women in Leadership: The Male Perspective
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Network of Executive Women has partnered with GMA to host Women in Leadership: The Male Perspective, a luncheon and panel discussion of industry leaders to share candid insights, experiences and ideas on bold strategies for women seeking to advance their careers in the CPG industry.
Women in Leadership: The Male Perspective will be held Dec. 9 in Washington, D.C. Learn more and register.
| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Food safety law raises concern for smaller farms
Advocates for small farms and sustainable agriculture are speaking against a proposed law aimed at improving food safety, saying it could unfairly burden small farms. "Blanket legislation for large farmers does not really work the same for small farmers," said a farmers market expert, while Dave Murphy, founder of food advocacy group Food Democracy Now!, said, "There is the general feeling that the majority of these food safety outbreaks actually occur in larger facilities." The Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tenn.) (free registration) (11/23)
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