 | January 30, 2012 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Kraft's sustainability plan yields huge results
Several years ago Kraft realized that 99% of the company's waste was derived from manufacturing processes, and the company knew something had to change. After implementing a sustainability plan in 2007 to reduce waste heading to landfills, Kraft is now recycling and reusing about 90% of its manufacturing waste. Sustainable Plant (1/27)        - A look back at the cereal aisle
From the first breakfast cereal created in 1863, the breakfast staple has experienced many changes in flavors and packaging over the years. Rice Chex, Quisp, Pac-Man cereal and Grape-Nuts are included in this profile of the cereals of yesteryear. The Wall Street Journal (1/28) - U.S. cattle herd drops 2%, retail beef prices expected to rise
The number of cattle in the U.S. has dropped 2% since last year and is now at the lowest levels since 1952, according to the Agriculture Department. Experts expect retail beef prices to rise about 5% this year because of the shortage, which is on top of a 10% increase in 2011. USA TODAY (1/29)   | Learn How to Cut HR Costs Without Cutting Production
Entrepreneurial execs know that they need to follow the rules, but they may not realize which decisions will lead to the two vital components that help keep HR costs low. The following paper focuses on minimizing human capital expenses in four key areas. Download the white paper, An Executive’s Guide to Cutting HR Costs to learn more. |
  | Costs are rising in China and Japan, prompting high-tech firms across Asia to consider new sourcing locations so they can remain efficient, while focusing more on service. What will be the impact of this behavioral shift? Learn about the findings in this free white paper. |
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| Health & Wellness | | | | - Caffeine influences women's estrogen levels
A study shows that caffeine may cause estrogen-level changes in women, with Asian and white women disproportionately more affected than black women. Although the caffeine consumption did not appear to affect women's ovulation, there were changes in estrogen levels in women of child-bearing age. USA TODAY/HealthDay News (1/28) | GMA News | | | | - Food Claims hotel deadline ends Friday -- book your room today!
Each year, GMA brings together the top food, beverage and consumer product lawyers and experts for a full slate of programming on legal issues that affect 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 the special discounted hotel rate is this Friday, Feb. 3. Register now and save at www.gmalitigationconference.com.
Better yet, register multiple staff from your company to ensure you don't miss a single insight offered by the foremost authorities from industry, government and private practice!
| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Florida bill would ban snack food purchases with food stamps
A Florida bill sponsored by Republican state Sen. Ronda Storms would prohibit people from using food stamps to buy certain foods. Opponents of the bill say it's unfair to restrict food choices for the poor and that regulation of what is considered snack food would make the bill too costly and time consuming. Los Angeles Times (1/29) - Food safety law requires changes for trucking industry
The trucking industry is preparing for changes to food transportation rules as the Food Safety Modernization Act begins enforcing new sanitary regulations. Truckers must implement improved tracing systems that will help track food commodities in the event of a foodborne illness. FoodSafetyNews.com (1/30)
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