How Nestle looks to avalanches to make better ice cream

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March 27, 2012 News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry   Company Watch    Did Dannon, Yoplait get to the Greek on time? Dannon and Yoplait were late to enter the Greek yogurt market, but now say they're making gains. Dannon Oikos is the No. 2 Greek yogurt brand in terms of market share, and Yoplait Greek sales have increased 47% so far this fiscal year, the companies said. The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires (3/20)      Smucker acquires minority stake in China company J.M. Smucker is entering the China market, acquiring a minority share of Guilin Seamild Biologic Technology Development, which makes oatmeal products under the Seamild brand. "Seamild is a family-run business with a strong culture, similar to Smucker in many respects, and is an established leader in the rapidly growing oats category in China," Richard Smucker said. Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio) (3/26)      Hostess launches scavenger hunt for seasonal treats Hostess Brands launched an online scavenger hunt with a $25,000 prize for participants who find limited-edition Lemon Creme Twinkies and Springtime Sno Balls hidden on the website. Consumers must enter game codes on specially marked Hostess packs to register for a chance to win. Progressive Grocer (3/26)      Nestle ice cream researchers seek an avalanche of insight In a quest for better ice cream, researchers at Nestle are scanning its structure with X-ray equipment typically used to examine ice crystal formation when studying avalanches. "Previously, we could not look inside ice cream without destroying the sample in the process," said Nestle food scientist Cedric Dubois. BBC (3/25)        Packaging is spurring grocery aisle innovation. A new era is dawning in the grocery aisle. Retailers are asking for products that create growth and demand, and innovative and sustainable packages are providing solutions. Find out how packaging is spurring grocery aisle innovation and helping store brands stand out on the shelf.   Trends    Gluten-free label moves beyond food Medication and skin-care products are among nonfood items being certified as gluten-free, industry experts said during a webinar hosted by the National Association of Specialty Food Trade. "We've seen a 43% increase in body-care products being labeled as gluten-free and certified as gluten-free," said Cynthia Kupper, executive director of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America. Supermarket News (3/26)      Mintel finds consumers aren't looking for HFCS. Only 4 percent of consumers are looking to reduce or avoid high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), according to newly released study findings by Mintel Research Consultancy. Over 2,000 consumers were surveyed on sweeteners, with some surprising results. Visit CornNaturally.com/Mintel for details.   Corporate Social Responsibility    PepsiCo executive talks water sustainability Robert ter Kuile, senior director of environmental sustainability for PepsiCo, said the company is working at the community level to find ways to save water. "It's about breaking down the watershed where we operate, and analyzing the situation across the spectrum, from farms to the supply chain to runoff," he said. TriplePundit.com (3/14)      LIVE Webinar: Retailers Head for the Cloud In this webinar, you'll hear guest speaker Peter Sheldon, Senior Analyst at Forrester Research, discuss findings from his new report on cloud-based eCommerce Solutions. Specifically, he will share insights on this trend toward the cloud and his finding on how you can establish a sustainable approach to adopting cloud-based eCommerce solutions. Register now.   Advertising & Marketing    Cott partners with Disney on U.K. beverage line Cott Beverages launched a Disney-licensed line of carbonated beverages in the U.K. The drinks, with less than 3 calories per serving, are offered in Disney Princess sparkling strawberry pink punch and Disney/Pixar Cars sparkling apple and blackcurrant. LicenseMag.com (3/27)      General Mills makes list of top content marketers As more companies create their own content through online publications and social networks, General Mills is recognized as a leader in this practice. The company's Tablespoon content marketing site offers recipes and coupons, and the company uses social networking sites to share the content. ClickZ (3/5)      Other News In Corona Extra campaign, beach is a state of mind MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (3/26)      Learn how Oka b. stays a step ahead with eCommerce solutions from Amazon In this case study you’ll learn about eCommerce solutions from Amazon that have driven business results for Oka b. — a U.S. manufacturer of casual footwear — and helped them achieve greater business success. Download the case study.   Retail Spotlight    Las Vegas shoppers flock to WinCo after 2 stores open Two WinCo Foods stores that opened this month in Las Vegas are the Idaho chain's first in southern Nevada and were immediately popular with shoppers. WinCo's warehouse-style stores, each about 95,000 square feet, are open 24 hours and offer low prices and a bulk-food section. VegasInc.com (Las Vegas) (3/25)      Gain valuable insight on how to build an HR strategy that produces results in any economy. Notable CEOs of quickly-growing companies outline their winning HR strategies in this must-read whitepaper for small businesses in growth mode. Learn more here.   Sponsored Content    4 Tax Possibilities for Your LLC Nellie Akalp Is Healthcare Reform Constitutional? Courtney Rubin Should You Join Google+? Guy Kawasaki Just Say No: 5 Ways to Turn More Down to Get More Done Rory Vaden 3 Websites That Will Inspire You to Innovate Anita Campbell   Health & Wellness  "Fair trade" labels affect nutrition beliefs, studies show U.S. and French researchers said that when people see food labels touting products as "fair trade," meaning workers receive appropriate compensation, they also may assume the food is lower in calories. Data from two studies showed that a company's ethical actions can influence perceptions of nutrition. United Press International (3/26)      Lower BMIs seen in those who eat chocolate more often Data on 1,000 adults in Southern California showed those who reported eating chocolate more often had lower BMIs compared with those who ate it less often, even though their overall calorie intake was higher and they didn't exercise more. However, the findings do not prove that frequent chocolate consumption leads to weight loss, researchers reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The Wall Street Journal (3/27)      The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS) TRA, Inc. and dunnhumbyUSA Study Measures Impact of In-Store Marketing Tactics with Television Advertising Using... Interested in learning more about advertising with SmartBrief? Click here for detailed industry information and media kits.    GMA News  Less than one week to register for the 2012 Science Forum Time is running out to register for the preeminent gathering of consumer packaged goods industry professionals for exploration of the critical scientific and regulatory developments that are impacting public health, product safety and the industry at large. From April 4-6 in Washington, D.C., hear nationally and internationally respected keynote speakers who will provide an essential perspective on industry developments, including Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. The Science Forum will also feature four session tracks, pre-conference sessions, networking opportunities and much more. Registration closes April 2 -- reserve your spot today!      Learn more about GMA -> About GMA  |  Issues and Policy  |  Newsroom  |  Events  |  Research and Tools   Government & Food Safety  Beef Products stops making lean finely textured beef Beef Products halted production of lean finely textured beef amid public criticism of what has become known as "pink slime." The company, which became the focal point of concern, is not the only maker of such beef and said the product is safe. 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