Muesli Fusion ready to stir up cereal market

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June 2, 2011 News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry   Company Watch    McCormick enters joint venture in India Spice-maker McCormick is forming a joint venture with Kohinoor Foods to market and sell basmati rice and other foods in India. McCormick is investing $115 million for an 85% interest in the venture, Kohinoor Specialty Foods India, which will sell products under the nationally known Kohinoor brand. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)/Dow Jones Newswires (6/1) Muesli Fusion is ready to stir up cereal market Ian Szalinski, 23, is the founder of Muesli Fusion, producing about 300 pounds of muesli a week and selling it in stores nationwide as well as online. "It's not big on oil like a granola," he said. "It's also very versatile. You can eat it raw if you want, you can put it in yogurt or soak it in milk." Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (N.Y.) (5/31) Boston Beer Co. inks a meaty deal The Boston Beer Company is partnering with Robinson's Prime Reserve on two grilling packages containing its Samuel Adams Boston Lager Cut and Samuel Adams Boston Lager Glasses, marking the first time the beef is being sold nationwide through an online retailer. "The spicy hop flavors and sweet caramel notes in beer actually pair better with bold, flavorful meats than wine does," said company founder and brewer Jim Koch. Drinks Business Review (6/1) Coca-Cola seeks Shanghai listing Coca-Cola is in talks to list its shares on the Shanghai Stock Exchange as it continues expansion in China, where its Sprite is the top-selling drink. "We continue to have positive discussions with Chinese government officials as we look at this opportunity," said a company spokesperson. Bloomberg Businessweek (6/1)   Other News MillerCoors gives "High Life" experiences to veterans American City Business Journals/Milwaukee (6/1) Get the Information That Leads to Higher Sales Learn how a 0.1 percent increase in employee engagement generated more than $100,000 in one store's income when you download the white paper HR and Payroll - Achieving Accountability, Transparency in Retail. A unified HR and payroll system gives you high-quality data you can use to serve customers better.   Trends  Health benefits add to candy's appeal Candy makers are adding or touting the health benefits of their products, such as antioxidants in dark chocolate or a lack of artificial colors and flavors. "Consumers buy candy for the taste," said National Confectioners Association president Larry Graham. "But it factors in that consumers are more focused on their diets and are trying to be more healthful. I still think it's more just added benefit." Chicago Sun-Times (6/1) Father's Day spending set to rise to a record $11.1 billion Consumers are expected to spend an average of $106.49 on Father's Day gifts and celebrations this year, up from $94.32 last year and closing in on Mother's Day spending, according to a new survey from the National Retail Federation. "Spending on Dad has taken a backseat for the past few years, but some kids and wives are planning to make up for lost time this Father's Day," said NRF CEO Matthew Shay. American City Business Journals/Washington, D.C. (5/31), CandyAndSnackToday.com (6/2) The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN Spending power for your business. Premium benefits for you. 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Click here for your FREE download!   Advertising & Marketing  More than 20 cable networks find time for Freshpet Refrigerated pet food maker Freshpet has launched its first round of agency-produced TV commercials. The ads, which will run through late June before coming back for another flight from August through October, will play out on the broadcast networks as well as more than 20 cable channels, including Animal Planet, Food Network, Hallmark, HGTV, Lifetime, National Geographic, Oxygen, Planet Green and TNT. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (6/1) Expert news curation and aggregation goes mobile The SmartBrief Android App extends the reach of the SmartBrief e-mail service by allowing you to read, manage, save and share top news stories pertinent to your industry-with or without a mobile connection. Download the FREE SmartBrief Android App today!   Retail Spotlight  Korean groceries decrease in New York City Korean grocers are becoming less prevalent in New York City for reasons including high rent, increased competition and owners' push for a more ambitious career for their children. The city has about 2,000 Korean-owned stores, down from 2,500 in 1995, and "small stores cannot survive," said sociologist Pyong Gap Min. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (6/1)   Sponsored Content    7 Unique Eco-Friendly Company Transportation Alternatives Erica Swallow The 8 Dos And Don'ts Of Twitter Maggie Hoffman Hell Hath No Fury Like An Employee Ignored Cameron Herold The Wiener King: How John Galardi Built A Fast-Food Empire Darren Dahl Hiring The Best: Go Beyond Asking Questions In An Interview Thursday Bram   Health & Wellness  Hawaii launches anti-sugary-drink campaign to curb obesity Hawaii's State Department of Health has introduced a "Don't Drink Yourself Fat" campaign in an effort to address the state's rising obesity rate, which nearly doubled from 1995 to 2009. The campaign will emphasize the adverse effects of sugar-sweetened drinks and urge the public to refrain from consuming such beverages. CNBC/The Associated Press (6/1)   GMA News  The 2011 Reverse Logistics Collaboration Awards Three retailer-manufacturer teams will be honored with Reverse Logistics Collaboration Awards to recognize successful collaborative initiatives in reverse logistics management. Entries will be accepted before June 17, and award winners will be invited to give a brief presentation at the Joint Industry Unsaleables Management Conference on July 20. Download the application to learn more. Learn more about GMA -> About GMA  |  Issues and Policy  |  Newsroom  |  Events  |  Research and Tools   Government & Food Safety  Activists get louder in the debate over GMO foods Genetically modified foods are a topic for heated and growing debate as GMO corn, soy and other ingredients become so common in processed foods that even chains such as Whole Foods can't help but stock products made with them. Scientists create GMOs by splicing genes from one plant species into another, in an effort to make crops more resistant to pests, but activists and consumers groups worry about the health implications and are pushing for product labeling requirements. Los Angeles Times (6/2) U.S. test finds unapproved pesticides in cilantro Data indicate that 44% of 184 cilantro samples analyzed by the USDA contained residues of at least one unapproved pesticide, compared with about 5% in spinach and 2% in apples. Researchers said growers might have confused pesticides approved for cilantro with those for flat-leaf parsley. Chicago Tribune (5/31) Copackers Manager Dole Food Company, Inc. Westlake Village, CA Promotional Products Sales Manager Kencraft Candy Alpine, UT Manager/Sr. Manager, Field Finance Heinz Pittsburgh, PA Manager, Health & Nutrition Policy Grocery Manufacturers Association Washington, DC Product Manager Inventure Foods Phoenix, AZ Market Research Manager Barilla America Bannockburn, IL Sr. Nutrition Marketing Business Partner Kellogg Company Battle Creek, MI   SmartQuote  A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often has no opportunity to exercise judgment." --Harvey S. 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