Schwan's improves school-pizza nutrition

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March 9, 2011 News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry   Company Watch    Febreze sales reach the billion-dollar mark Febreze is Procter & Gamble's 24th brand to achieve global annual sales of $1 billion, joining brands including Tide detergent, Pampers diapers and Pantene hair care. The line was launched in 1998 as a fabric freshener and has expanded with products including candles, plug-in devices and sprays for specific purposes, such as cars or carpet. The Wall Street Journal (3/9) PepsiCo's Nooyi: "We need women in the companies" Indra Nooyi, who rose from a "humble middle class" childhood in India to become CEO of PepsiCo, said "there's a lot society can do" to make workplaces more welcome for women and minorities. "We need to help them balance. And it doesn't have to be government, it should be corporations," she said. The Guardian (London) (3/8) Schwan's improves school-pizza nutrition Schwan's, a top supplier of food for school lunches, is changing its pizza formulation to reduce sodium, add whole wheat and otherwise make it more nutritious. The revamped pizza meets new federal guidelines, and the company also is working to make sure it is liked by students. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (3/9) Unilever sets goal of doubling business in India Unilever CEO Paul Polman, visiting India for the fourth time, told managers there to double business as the company increasingly relies on emerging markets to bolster sales. "The volume growth in the country has been the best in the last 30 years and we are rolling out bigger and faster innovations," he said. The Economic Times (India) (3/9)   Seventh Generation to launch cardboard packaging Seventh Generation plans to introduce liquid laundry detergent packaging made of 100% recycled cardboard and newspaper, with a plastic pouch inside to hold the detergent. "It's an absurd idea to put laundry detergent in a paper bottle, but absurd ideas bring innovation to the forefront," said the company's director of packaging, Peter Swaine. USA TODAY (3/8) Other News Chiquita to pursue licensing deals MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (3/8) Richard Smucker becomes sole CEO at J.M. Smucker RTT News (3/8) Tropicana prices to go up as much as 8% The Wall Street Journal (3/8) Three Trends Causing Paradigm Shifts in Online Retail The growth of ecommerce is accelerating as consumers become more comfortable and confident transacting online. In this whitepaper you will learn about the three major trends re-shaping online retail. • Video as a way to enhance the shopping experience • Mobile as a channel for expanding marketing reach • Personalization informed by advanced analytics   Trends    U.N. economist sees continued volatility in food prices Abdolreza Abbassian, a senior economist with the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, said food prices will remain high through 2011 and into 2012. "We will get an increase in production but not sufficient to ease the market," Abbassian said. Bloomberg (3/9) Accenture acquires CAS — A powerful combination By providing an integrated suite of enterprise software applications, the most demanding requirements of the consumer products industry can now be met. Learn how the acquisition of CAS by Accenture helps consumer products companies execute in-store strategies more effectively. Learn more>>   Advertising & Marketing    Kraft seizes a cheesy moment In a promotion by Crispin Porter & Bogusky, Kraft is sending links about its Macaroni & Cheese brand when two people mention macaroni and cheese on Twitter. Whoever clicks first on the Mac & Jinx link can receive free Macaroni & Cheese, plus a Mac & Jinx T-shirt. Advertising Age (tiered subscription model) (3/8) Unilever marketer sees brand-building through content Keith Weed, Unilever's chief marketing and communications officer, said brands must become "media properties," adding the goal is to "connect much more with content and make our brands more relevant." Unilever officials are working with Disney and other content creators on entertainment opportunities. Brandweek (3/8) Compare 11 Leading ERP Solutions 119 Ways This extensive Comparison Guide prepares Finance, Manufacturing and Operations professionals by giving you the line-up of 11 leading ERP solutions evaluated across 119 features. Jumpstart your business with a successful ERP implementation! >Download your FREE ERP Comparison Guide   Retail Spotlight  Sweetbay introduces discount line My Essentials Sweetbay Supermarket is introducing a brand called My Essentials, with about 500 items and prices meant to rival those at discount chains such as Wal-Mart and Target. Customers will get double their money back if they don't like the products, officials said. The Tampa Tribune (Fla.) (3/8) Financial Control. Find the right Card to help you get more for your business • Purchasing Power • Savings on business expenses • Cash flow flexibility • More rewards American Express OPEN®. 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HealthDay News (3/8)   GMA News  Registration open for GMA Foodborne Illness Litigation Conference The GMA Foodborne Illness Litigation Conference will explore a broad range of topics related to litigation stemming from foodborne illnesses, both as a result of product recalls and isolated incidents. Attendees will learn how these issues can be addressed by the entire value chain, from manufacturer to distributor to retailer, as well as by legal counsel within the industry. Topics to be addressed include: Deconstructing Junk Science Selecting Experts for Foodborne Illness Litigation The Food Safety Modernization Act: What Counsel Need to Know The Evolution of Mass Torts: The Toyota Experience and What It Means for the Food Industry Managing Foodborne Illness Recalls The 2010 Egg Recall: A Case Study In-house and outside counsel cannot afford to miss this event. Register NOW to gain new tools and insights to protect your company and clients. Learn more about GMA -> Home  |  Join GMA  |  Public Policy  |  Industry Affairs  |  Publications  |  Events   International  Nissin plans Vietnam noodle factory Japanese company Nissin Foods announced it will build a factory in Vietnam to make instant noodles, marking its first presence in the country. The plant, which will be north of Ho Chi Minh City, is expected to be operational by June 2012. The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires (3/8)   Senior Food Labeling Spec ConAgra Foods Naperville, IL Manager Research & Development ConAgra Foods Omaha, NE Project Leader - Capital Engineering ConAgra Foods Menomonie, WI Quality Manager Unilever US - MO - Jefferson City Manager Contract Manufacturing, Operations ConAgra Foods Omaha, NE Plant Manager Richelieu Foods, Inc. Grundy Center, IA Medical Officer Team Lead Food and Drug Administration College Park, MD Food Law Lawyer Cargill, Inc. Wayzata, MN V. 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