September 1, 2011 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  | Company Watch |  |  | | - Anheuser-Busch InBev chairman to leave board: Peter Harf, chairman of the board for Anheuser-Busch InBev, will leave the board in April 2012. Kees Storm, a board member since 2002 and chairman at KLM, will succeed Harf as chairman. American City Business Journals/St. Louis (8/31)
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 - Retail sales gain, but average price slides
Analysis from Channel Intelligence shows that year-over-year retail sales increased 30% in the second quarter, but the average sale price dropped 15%. "The good news is that consumers are spending," said CEO Rob Wight. "But it is worth noting that they are buying less-expensive items. This might be an indicator of what spending habits will be like during the holiday season." Progressive Grocer (8/31)  | NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) can provide the financial and technical assistance you need to make your next energy-efficiency project a success. From capital improvements to new construction to energy studies, we can help you save serious money and energy. Download this free resource to learn more. |
- Distributors see benefits of trailer leasing
Grocery and foodservice distributors are increasingly turning to leased trailers as a way to drive down costs, reduce in-house maintenance and enhance financial flexibility. By leasing dry and refrigerated trailers instead of buying them, "you avoid bank covenants and taking on the residual risk that comes with owning a vehicle," said Adriano Melluzzo of Ryder System. FoodLogistics.com (8/16) - Brands of packaged goods dive into digital
CPG companies were slow to adopt digital marketing, but they are taking the plunge as more consumers buy food and personal-care items online. Efforts include a General Mills partnership with Groupon and the launch of Consmr, a website that lets users search product categories and get recommendations from others. DMNews (9/1)  Retail Spotlight |  |  | | - United Supermarkets uncorks private-label wine
United Supermarkets is rolling out its first private-label wine, offering two blends under the Outlaw Anthem label, made by Llano Estacado Winery. The supermarket and the winery are in Lubbock, Texas. The wine, one red and one white, is made primarily with grapes grown in western Texas. Progressive Grocer (8/31) Health & Wellness |  |  | | - GMA: Consumer health and wellness is "a top priority"
GMA responded to a report saying trade organizations have made "limited" progress in reducing marketing of unhealthy food to children. "The health and wellness of our consumers has always been a top priority," GMA said in a statement. "We have significantly accelerated our effort to help consumers build healthier lifestyles in recent years." FoodNavigator (8/30) GMA News |  |  | | - "Brand Security: Joining Forces to Combat Threats"
Manufacturers face many challenges today -- including sustainable sourcing, counterfeiting and economic adulteration. On Sept. 27, at The Conference at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas, join GMA Executive Vice President Denny Belcastro, Procter & Gamble's Matthew Rhodes and the Department of Homeland Security's Rana Saoud for a discussion about the challenges they've faced protecting their brands in international markets and their best practices in assessing and managing these risks in the session "Brand Security: Joining Forces to Combat Threats" (Session T07).
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