 | January 9, 2012 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Passage to India inspires specialty spiced cookie company
Marshall Tully, inspired by his travels to India, created Muscle Masala, a company that offers cookies that use Indian spices. "It seemed like a natural marriage between my love of Indian cuisine and my alter ego of fitness/nutrition coach," Tully said. Each week, the company sells between 300 and 400 cookies, which are sold in stores, gyms and over the Internet. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (1/9)        | 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. |
 - Trend report: A return to basics
A food trend report from the Hartman Group says consumers are growing skeptical of so-called superfruits such as goji berries and are instead turning to more familiar, healthful favorites such as cherries and blueberries. It also predicts real butter will gain popularity over margarine, stevia will gain over artificial sweeteners, and consumers will shift to whole, cage-free eggs over egg whites. FoodNavigator (1/6) - USDA expects world sugar prices to remain high
The USDA said in a report that sugar prices "will remain higher than in the past" because of factors including oil prices, government policies and economic instability in Europe. The report, which also forecasts continued price volatility, looks at world sugar prices as the EU considers additional reform to the Common Agricultural Policy. ConfectioneryNews.com (France) (1/6)  | 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. |
 - Axe aims at women with "Anarchy" scent
Axe, the grooming brand known for its aggressive targeting of young men, is launching a fragrance called "Anarchy" with a version directed toward women. The commercials from Bartle Bogle Hegarty with an "unleash the chaos" tagline will emphasize an "equilibrium" of attraction between men and women, says the agency's David Kolbusz. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (1/8)  | Principles of Checkweighing - Building an Effective Program
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| GMA News | | | | - Supply Chain Conference only 2 weeks away featuring sessions you don't want to miss!
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| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Obama administration upholds state-level oversight of raw milk
White House senior adviser Doug McKalip responded to an online petition seeking to legalize marketing of raw milk at the federal level. He wrote that although the FDA prohibits interstate sales, the agency "has never taken, nor does it intend to take" any action against consumers who transport unpasteurized milk out of state for personal use. The government also supports "pasteurization to protect the safety of the milk supply because the health risks associated with raw milk are well documented," McKalip added. FoodSafetyNews.com (1/9)
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