 | January 10, 2012 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Coca-Cola taps Novelis to supply beverage-can material
Coca-Cola signed a deal with aluminum-product supplier Novelis for the latter to provide body and tab stock for beverage cans. "We are pleased that this new agreement allows us to continue to bring the recycling and sustainability benefits of the aluminum can to drinkers of Coca-Cola products throughout North America," said Novelis President and CEO Phil Martens. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (1/9)       - SABMiller, Castel may merge Africa operations
SABMiller has expressed interest in buying the African brewing unit of French company Castel. The companies have had a strategic alliance since 2001, giving Castel 38% of SABMiller's Africa operations and giving SABMiller 20% of Castel's Africa beer and soft-drinks business. "In the light of our overlap in Africa, we would obviously be interested in acquiring the Castel group's interest in the strategic alliance," said a SABMiller spokesman. Reuters (1/9)  | 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! |
 - Ease of use is among 2012 product trends
Consumer products launching this year likely will meet demand for ease of use, with Kraft Foods' Sizzling Salads Dinner Kits offering easy-to-make meals and Procter & Gamble selling Tide Pods detergent in a shell that dissolves. Also, expect more Hispanic influence in food, such as General Mills' Dulce de Leche Cheerios. USA TODAY (1/9) - Deloitte exec sees challenging 2012 for brands
Deloitte Vice Chairman Pat Conroy said higher commodity prices and a shrinking middle class are among the factors presenting challenges for consumer brands in 2012. He said companies are responding with "sophisticated commodity and currency hedging" to keep costs in line, and by developing product lineups with value brands at the low end and premium products "with distinct innovation" at the high end. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (1/6)  | Principles of Checkweighing - Building an Effective Program
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 | Corporate Social Responsibility |  |  | | |  | - PepsiCo executive talks packaging innovation
 PepsiCo packaging executive Tony Knoerzer said the company has "created a pipeline of projects that delivers lower costs, lower packaging usage and planned, periodic big introductions that dramatically change the trajectory of packaging." He said a next step is to seek out sustainable materials for packaging, particularly from agricultural waste. Packaging Digest (1/4)  | 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. |
 - P&G backs Ivory with recession-proof "product truths"
Ivory has refreshed its soap by emphasizing the value of an inexpensive bar that can be used by all family members. The campaign by Wieden+Kennedy to show "Ivoryisms" as "refreshingly honest product truths" has managed to move the brand forward during the recession. "People are looking for value and for both products and brands they trust," says Ivory's Kevin Hochman. Forbes (1/9)  | Retail Spotlight | |  | | - Weis locks in lower prices for 90 Day Price Freeze
More than 1,700 private-label and national-brand products at Weis Markets have lower prices locked in through April 2. "Our 90 Day Price Freeze program continues to make sense, particularly with food inflation being a factor in a number of key categories," said Kurt Schertle, senior vice president of sales and merchandising. The program is running for the eighth time since 2009. Progressive Grocer (1/9)
| Health & Wellness | | | | - Study looks at diet's effects on ADHD
A review of previous studies on how children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder respond to various diets finds little evidence that restricting sugar helps and mixed results for avoiding foods connected with allergies, such as eggs and nuts. However, diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids appear to boost attention. USA TODAY/HealthDay News (1/9) | GMA News | | | | - Food Claims & Litigation Conference deadline for discounted hotel rates is approaching
Each year, GMA brings together the top food, beverage and consumer product lawyers and experts for a full slate of programming on legal issues affecting the industry.
The GMA Food Claims and Litigation Conference, Feb. 21 to 23 in Dana Point, Calif., will help you learn how to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of food-related litigation, defend against unfounded product liability claims and protect your company's reputation.
The deadline to receive discounted hotel rates is Feb. 3 -- register now and save!
| Government & Food Safety | | | | - FDA touts progress in food safety regulation in 2011
The FDA reported that it has made significant strides in implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act during the past year. Among the agency's accomplishments: seizing potentially tainted foods using its newly acquired authority; issuing safety guidance on seafood and dietary supplements; and achieving a mandate for overseas facility inspections. FoodNavigator (1/9)
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