| February 23, 2011 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Kraft chooses EPS system for energy savings: Kraft is using the xChange Point system from EPS Corp. to reduce and track energy use and carbon emissions in its grocery unit. Environmental Leader (2/23)
      - Companies angle for share of U.S. single-serve coffee business
Major companies including Sara Lee, Starbucks and Kraft are involved in the small-but-growing market for single-serve coffee in the U.S. Sara Lee is dividing its company in two and Starbucks will no longer supply the coffee for Kraft's Tassimo machines, but Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld said single-serve "will continue to be a key part of our coffee portfolio." Reuters (2/22)   | To become a top-performing distributor, you must:
• Achieve 98% inventory accuracy.
• Reach 95% on-time and complete shipment rates.
• Maintain 12-hour order-to-shipment cycle times.
• Achieve 13% cycle-time reductions from ERP use.
Distributors, how do you stack up against top performers? View the Aberdeen webcast to find out. | - Frozen food warms to healthful changes
Makers of frozen food are improving quality and healthfulness of their offerings by reducing salt, incorporating more whole grains and adding vegetables. Whole Foods Market won't stock items with more than 700 milligrams of sodium, and Stouffer's is gradually reducing sodium in its entrees. Supermarket News (2/21) - Unrest sparks grain and soybean sell-off
Prices for U.S. grain and soybean futures dropped sharply amid concerns about violence in Libya and unrest in the Middle East. Corn, soybeans, wheat and rice fell the maximum amount allowed at the Chicago Board of Trade, following a period of trading at two-year highs. The Wall Street Journal (2/22)  | Effective innovation is illusive, but is the key to sustained competitive advantage in the CPG industry. This report slide package examines best-in-class examples of innovation and marketing to drive success in this increasingly challenging environment. Learn more here. |
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| Science & Technology | | | | - Report: Biotech plantings worldwide increased by 10% in 2010
Biotech crop plantings worldwide rose by 10% in 2010, to 365 million acres, according to a report by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications. The report noted that Brazil posted a 19% increase in bioengineered crop plantings, and the U.S. remained the world's largest user of biotech seeds. Reuters (2/22) | Health & Wellness | | | | - Moderate alcohol consumption might improve heart health
 A review of existing studies by University of Calgary researchers showed that one or two alcoholic drinks daily can increase levels of "good" cholesterol to protect against heart disease, regardless of the type of alcohol consumed. A separate review found that people who drink alcohol in moderation are as much as 25% less likely to develop heart disease compared with nondrinkers. HealthDay News (2/23) | GMA News | | | |
| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Bill would repeal Colorado sales tax on soft drinks
A bill in Colorado would lift a 2.9% sales tax on soft drinks that has been in place since March. "The tax is falling on families all across Colorado, and I don't believe the Legislature should be singling out certain beverages and taxing them," said Republican state Rep. David Balmer, who introduced the legislation. Bloomberg/The Associated Press (2/22)
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