  | November 14, 2011 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
 | Mintel finds consumers aren't looking for HFCS.
Only 4 percent of consumers are looking to reduce or avoid high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), according to newly released study findings by Mintel Research Consultancy. Over 2,000 consumers were surveyed on sweeteners, with some surprising results. Visit CornNaturally.com/Mintel for details. |
 - Kaleda joins GMA as industry affairs vice president
Jennifer Kaleda, most recently at GS1 U.S., has been hired by GMA as vice president for industry affairs and operational effectiveness. "Her work in integrated supply chain management makes her the ideal person to enhance GMA's role as a leader in facilitating industry collaboration across the entire value chain," said Pamela Bailey, GMA's president and CEO. Retailing Today (free registration) (11/11), Progressive Grocer (11/11)       - Survey shows popularity of snacks over meals
In a survey for Snack Factory's Pretzel Crisps, 78% of respondents said they eat a snack for lunch, and 55% said they snack instead of eat dinner. The study also found that 86% take into account the snack's nutrition, paying most attention to calories and fat. Convenience Store News (11/11)  | Key Steps Business Owners Should Know About Successful International Payments. This American Express® guide helps you streamline FX payments. Includes FX payment provider profile, how to simplify payments, and insightful FAQ. |
 - Stonyfield, Organic Valley team to support nonprofit
Organic Valley and Stonyfield are teaming on an online campaign that will benefit Wholeness Wave, a nonprofit working to make locally grown food more available and affordable to the underserved. The Celebrate with Organic campaign, running through the end of January, will donate 10 cents to the organization for each entry in a sweepstakes with a top prize of a year supply of Stonyfield or Organic Valley products, plus a $1,000 gift certificate to Cooking.com. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (11/11)  | The rise of social media has broken the traditional sales and marketing playbooks. Customers are in the driver's seat with more information and buying power than ever, forcing your company to adapt. Has your company made the social leap? Learn how HERE. |
 - Haggen will begin rebranding with Bellevue, Wash., store
Haggen, with 28 stores in Washington and Oregon, will open a Bellevue, Wash., location to lead a branding effort focused on the concepts of homemade, delight and community. The store will include specialty shops for local brands, a fish-and-chips bar and a convenience store near the entrance for quick pickup of staple items. Progressive Grocer (11/10)  | 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. |
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| Health & Wellness | | | | - Sugary drinks raise risk of metabolic syndrome in women
 Middle-aged women who consume two or more sugary drinks daily were nearly four times as likely to develop high triglyceride and blood glucose levels, regardless of weight gain, compared with women who drank less than one soda a day. The findings, presented at the American Heart Association's annual meeting, also showed women who drank two or more sodas a day had more belly fat. Yahoo!/HealthDay News (11/13)  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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| Government & Food Safety | | | | - GMA announces partnership to create global food safety fund
Food safety is a key topic under discussion at the annual Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, and a new private-public partnership will provide funding to improve food safety oversight among members. "Prevention is at the heart of food safety, preventing an incident before it occurs," said Pamela Bailey, president and CEO of GMA, speaking of the new U.S. law that focuses on preventing illnesses from tainted food, instead of reacting to them. Voice of America (11/13), Progressive Grocer (11/14)
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