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August 29, 2011 News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry   Company Watch    PepsiCo is promoting environmentally ethical agriculture PepsiCo is planning a worldwide program designed to improve farmers' sustainability standards and affect supply chains. The project will create guidelines covering environmental impact, human rights, labor and other standards. The effort will help PepsiCo reduce its environmental footprint while helping suppliers go green, says Dan Bena, PepsiCo's director of sustainable development. BusinessGreen (U.K.) (8/25)      Nestle does smart business despite external factors Nestle has managed to stay profitable, expanding in emerging markets during economic and political uncertainty, rising commodities costs and natural disasters. The company prioritizes operating sustainably and creating shared value. CommodityOnline.com (8/26)      P&G makes headway on N.C. plant expansion Procter & Gamble has finished the first of two expansions at its plant in Browns Summit, N.C. The goal of the $2.9 million initiative is to improve efficiency for production of oral-care and deodorant products. American City Business Journals/Greensboro/Winston-Salem, N.C. (8/26)      Other News Bright Food eyes Australia for global expansion Bloomberg (8/29)      Despite being a backbone enterprise application, Enterprise Resource Planning is often misunderstood. In this guide from Focus, top experts provide their suggestions and recommendations to guide you through your evaluation of the best choices. Unravel the complexities of ERP once and for all to make an informed buying decision by downloading this free white paper.   Trends    Designer diapers now in camouflage or with ruffles After Huggies' denim-inspired diaper was such a hit, the company will roll out the Huggies Camo diaper at Walmart stores for the next three months. Other trends by diaper makers include argyle, ruffles and print design diapers. A decline in the birth rate during the past four years has manufacturers looking to gain market share and sales. USA TODAY (8/29)      Other News Craft brewers step up their offerings in Florida USA TODAY/The Associated Press (8/26)      Private-equity firms look to China's food market The Wall Street Journal (Asia) (8/29)      Making a big change starts with keeping a small promise. Like us on Facebook to share your promise and view the promises of others.   Advertising & Marketing  Dove puts a fresh spin on products to attract younger demographic Unilever's Dove brand -- looking to build demand for its new Rebalance deodorant and body spray line among young women -- has bowed a new multiplatform campaign that highlights female disc jockeys, including Philadelphia-native Diamond Kuts. Dove's "Fresh Spin" effort also includes presenting three 20-something female DJs at MTV's Video Music Awards on Sunday, a broadcast that traditionally draws many female viewers in the 12 to 34 age demographic, the age group Dove is targeting with the new products. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (8/25)      Other News Unilever, P&G woo consumers with green-washing campaign The Guardian (London)/The Sustainable Business Blog (8/25)      Earn 3X rewards points when you fly with The New Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN. 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Forbes' list of most powerful women includes CPG chiefs (Forbes) Batter Blaster, General Mills honored for creativity, innovation (Supermarket News) Kraft to cut coffee prices 6% (Los Angeles Times) Nestle Chairman: Organic can't feed the world (FastCompany.com) Americans stir up a taste for Greek yogurt (NPR.org) Results based on number of times each story was clicked by readers.   Sponsored Content    Why Knowing Acronyms In Government Contracting Is Critical Anita Campbell How Keeping Score Keeps You Accountable Barry Moltz 4 Ways To Defend Your Phone From Hackers Margie Fishman How To Deal With Difficult Employees: An OPEN Forum Guide Tara Fuller Most Popular Headlines from Last Week 4 Lessons From Netflix's Price Hike Julie Rains How To Get Paid What You're Worth Shira Levine 5 Tips Today's Entrepreneurs Can Learn From J. K. Rowling Susan L. Reid Results based on number of times each story was clicked by readers.   Health & Wellness  Chocolate might be good for the heart Eating chocolate might cut the risk of developing heart disease by one-third but researchers admitted the reasoning of why was not clear. University of Cambridge researchers analyzed results from seven studies, which included 100,000 people. Reuters (8/29)        Data indicate sharp rise in worldwide obesity rates Obesity rates worldwide rose from about 5% to almost 10% among men and from 8% to 14% among women from 1980 to 2008, according to data published in The Lancet. Americans were the most obese and Japanese were the least obese among developed nations, researchers noted. A separate report in The Lancet found that 50% of U.S. residents will be obese by 2030 based on current trends. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/The Associated Press (8/25), The Washington Post (8/25)        GMA News  Supermarket News: Total Access from GMA Executive Conference Supermarket News is featuring video broadcast interviews with some of the CPG industry's top executives from the GMA Executive Conference. See interviews from GMA President and CEO Pamela Bailey, Kroger Chairman and CEO David Dillon, Walgreens Vice President and CMO Kim Feil and more! To view the featured videos, click here. Learn more about GMA -> About GMA  |  Issues and Policy  |  Newsroom  |  Events  |  Research and Tools   Government & Food Safety  Are tighter rules needed at Iowa egg farms? Inspectors are still finding unsanitary conditions at egg farms in Iowa, a year after a major salmonella outbreak in the state. Inspections are announced days in advance, and egg producers still aren't required to report when they find salmonella to state officials. 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