  | December 21, 2011 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
| Company Watch |  |  | | - Numi Organic Tea brews sustainability advances
Numi Organic Tea, founded in 1999, has made its packaging more sustainable in 2011, reducing carton weight by 15%. Every eight months, the company updates an "eco-audit" on its labels, showing information including reductions in landfill, water and energy use. Food Processing (12/20)       - Sabra unveils holiday hummus
Sabra Dipping is selling hummus in rosemary, olive oil and sea salt flavors during the holiday season. The limited-edition hummus, available through early January, has a seasonal design on the packaging and is available in 17-ounce tubs at groceries and 25-ounce tubs at Sam's Club stores. Progressive Grocer (12/20) - Callebaut launches fair-trade chocolates in U.S.
Barry Callebaut has begun selling its fair-trade chocolates, certified by the Fairtrade Labeling Organization International, in the U.S. "The rising future demand for cocoa and chocolate means we are constantly looking for better, more sustainable ways to grow cocoa," said a company executive. CandyAndSnackToday.com (12/21)  | The Business Platinum Card® from American Express OPEN
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  - 2011 shopping trends focused on health and coupons
Consumers in 2011 became savvier than ever about coupon use, as more stores offered mobile applications with digital deals. The year also saw increased focus on health and wellness, with in-store pharmacies offering food suggestions, and GMA and the Food Marketing Institute teaming on the Facts Up Front nutrition-labeling system. Supermarket News (12/19)  | Power your connections and turn fans into real connections when you run technology powered by Buddy Media. Now learn how to drive results with your social posting. Download Buddy Media's free guide for Successful Retail Social Posting |
 - Holiday shoppers go digital
A study from Ipsos MediaCT found that nearly 20% of smartphone users are making online purchases with the devices this season, and other shoppers are using online resources for research and coupons. "Online research conducted during the holiday shopping season is prolific and the Internet is the top source for holiday shopping information, beating other traditional and print media sources such as catalogs, newspapers, friends and family," said a researcher. Progressive Grocer (12/20)  | Your job as an Exchange administrator isn't easy. You have to respond to lost messages, handle email discovery requirements, and keep everything up and running. Is there an easy way to manage your Exchange environment — and do it under budget? Learn about the challenges faced by three real organizations, and how using the right solution brought them peace of mind. |
 
- 3 cups of tea a day yield health benefits
Research continues to uncover health benefits of tea, particularly among people who drink at least three cups a day. "Three cups throughout the day is prudent from a physiological point of view," said Lenore Arab, a tea researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles. "Many healthy populations drink as many as six cups per day." USA TODAY (12/21)  | Inside-ERP experts have new research on the state of the ERP market today. Read this brief to understand the ERP market and how it affects your business. Whether you're considering a new solution or just want to see what’s changed, our brief has you covered. Download the report now! |
 | GMA News | | | | - Supply Chain Conference hotel deadline approaching, reserve your room today
Don't miss your chance to connect with your key retail customers at the FMI-GMA Supply Chain Conference -- the only supply chain event built by and for retailers and manufacturers.
At the conference, attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in interactive discussions and best-in-class sessions to help create joint ventures such as alternative fuel sourcing, reduce costs, as well as:
- Improve scheduling through sharing of data
- Learn about new technologies
- Mitigate workflow interruptions
- Discover the latest developments in product traceability
- Explore better contingency plans
- Use shopper trends data to drive inventory levels
- Optimize direct store deliveries (DSD)
The hotel deadline ends Friday, Dec. 30 -- reserve your room today.
| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Study: Food safety is undermined by budget cuts
Research shows a measurable decline in food-safety measures because of state and federal budget cuts. "Preparedness had been on an upward trajectory, but now some of the most elementary capabilities -- including the ability to identify and contain outbreaks, provide vaccines and medications during emergencies and treat people during mass traumas -- are experiencing cuts in every state across the country," said Jeff Levi, executive director of Trust for America's Health, which conducted the study with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. FoodSafetyNews.com (12/21)
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