  | December 15, 2011 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Yoplait launches in the Middle East
Yoplait is bringing its yogurt brand to the Middle East, partnering with the Agthia Group of Abu Dhabi on a manufacturing facility. The rollout is beginning in the United Arab Emirates, and flavors and products "were chosen to cater to the tastes of the local consumer right from the selection of flavors to the feel and texture it leaves in the mouth," said an Agthia executive. Gulf News (United Arab Emirates) (12/15)       - Smithfield raises curtain on holiday ad
A television commercial for Smithfield ham compares holiday meal preparation to a Broadway musical, and features a song and dance routine choreographed by Michael Rooney. "People put an enormous effort and commitment into the holiday meal," said a Smithfield executive. "We believe they will want to buy a ham from a company that shares their commitment." Progressive Grocer (12/14) - Tyson ties in with "Joyful Noise" movie
Tyson Foods and the family movie "Joyful Noise" are partnering on promotions offering discounts on Tyson Chicken Tenders and chances to win free movie tickets. The movie, opening Jan. 13, stars Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. Progressive Grocer (12/14)  - Survey: 48% eat vegetarian meals sometimes
A survey commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group finds 48% of respondents eat vegetarian meals at least sometimes, with 5% saying they never eat meat, fish, poultry of seafood. The study found even distribution between genders, geographic regions and political affiliation among the 16% of respondents who said more than half their meals were vegetarian. Progressive Grocer (12/14) - Packaging executive explains extended producer responsibility
Victor Bell, president of Environmental Packaging International, discusses extended producer responsibility (EPR), saying "it is basically the way the rest of the developed world does it." EPR means private industry, not governments, takes responsibility for recycling, a shift that can help companies reach recycling goals. Recycling Today (12/14)  | Help your marketing team collaborate by sending, sharing, synching and signing documents online. Give teams anytime, anywhere access to large media files, presentations and more—with a secure cloud-based file sharing and content collaboration solution that keeps projects on track. Free 14-day trial of YouSendIt Teams. |
 - ConAgra Mills finds supply chain inspiration in airlines
Bill Stoufer, president of ConAgra Mills, is using a system developed by IBM and SignalDemand to predict market conditions and analyze costs and capacity. He drew inspiration from the airline industry, noting, "Just as the airlines want to fill every seat using the optimum number of planes, so too does a milling company like ConAgra Mills seek to keep all of its plants producing the right products in the right quantity at the right time." IndustryWeek (12/14)   | GREAT HAPPENS IN threes AT HYATT.
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  - Retailers team with nonprofits on seafood sustainability
Nonprofit certification organizations are helping retailers such as Target, Kroger, Big Y, Shaw's and Safeway improve the sustainability of the seafood they sell. Kroger, for example, is working with the World Wildlife Fund, while Target has partnered with FishWise in its bid to sell only sustainable and traceable seafood by 2015. Progressive Grocer (12/15)  | Logistics is a powerful tool that can save your business time and money, while stimulating growth and leveling the global playing field. And nobody can put logistics to work for your business like UPS—the company and the people who understand the power of logistics better than anyone. Start tapping into logistics by downloading this free guide. |
| Health & Wellness |  |  | | - Tips for choosing nutritious holiday foods
Nutrition experts recommend navigating the holidays by avoiding fried and bacon-wrapped foods, and choosing shrimp, smoked salmon, vegetables, nuts and other nutritious fare. Chocolate-covered strawberries, at about 60 calories each, are "a pretty good calorie deal for a dessert," and contain antioxidants, said Bonnie Taub-Dix, author of "Read It Before You Eat It." USA TODAY (12/14) | GMA News | | | |
| Government & Food Safety | | | | - OIG report faults FDA oversight of contract inspections
The FDA relies heavily on state and local officials to inspect food plants but fails to thoroughly monitor the inspections and follow-up on reported violations, according to a report by the HHS Office of Inspector General. "Taken together, the findings demonstrate that more needs to be done to protect public health and to ensure that contract inspections are effective and prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness," the report stated. FoodSafetyNews.com (12/15)
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