  | April 5, 2012 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Kraft puts Planters peanuts in recyclable jar
Kraft Foods replaced the traditional glass container for Planters peanuts with a lighter, plastic container. The BPA-free, 100% recyclable container weighs 84% less than glass packaging, meaning 25% less trucks are needed to transport the product. The move is part of Kraft's "Naturally Remarkable" campaign to promote sustainable farming practices. Environmental Leader (4/4)       - Is the new Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing "The New Ketchup"?
A new thicker and creamier version of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing is being marketed as "The New Ketchup." The idea came from Grant LaMontagne, a senior VP for Clorox, which owns the brand. He watched his college-aged daughter "bath her entire salmon in ranch dressing," and realized ranch dressing can be used for more than just salads. The Wall Street Journal (4/4)  | Will agriculture commodity prices put a kink in your supply chain? Get critical price forecasts for key agriculture commodities so you can better negotiate contracts, time purchases, and track your purchasing performance. Find savings along your supply chain with insights from IHS—Download a report on agriculture commodity prices. | - Relish: The forgotten condiment
Ketchup and mustard have always been the all-stars of the condiment bar, but whatever happened to relish? Many hamburger joints are doing away with the sweet, chunky topping, stating it's just not in high demand, but some restaurants aren't giving up on pickle relish just yet. Places like Whitmans and Rick's Picks in New York are reintroducing it to customers by making their own with local, fresh ingredients. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (4/3) - Shoppers relying more on in-store sales and coupons In-store sales and coupons continue to be popular with shoppers, according to a survey by DuPont. More than half bought in-store sales items and 43% used more coupons last year. Price was the most important factor to 73% of those surveyed, and nearly half are shopping for lower-fat foods. CandyAndSnackToday.com (4/5)
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Heineken is increasing scrutiny of its supply chain sustainability. A new monitoring system, developed by EcoVadis, scores suppliers on a battery of criteria including water use, labor relations, corruption and environmental practices. "Our buyer's discussions with suppliers have included environmental and social issues since 2005, but after recently benchmarking against other companies' standard we chose to raise the bar," said David Spacey, global procurement director at Heineken. Supply Management online (U.K.) (4/4)  | See how Cardmembers use American Express OPEN Cards to help run their business:
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 | Retail Spotlight | | | | - Food Lion urges customers to give during anti-hunger campaign
Food Lion customers can donate $1 or $3 at checkout to help the hungry. The retailer's Hunger Has a Cure campaign supports Feeding America food banks. "During the summer months, food donations typically drop while hunger needs increase," said Bill Garcia, Food Lion's manager of community relations. "Funds raised through this two-week campaign will help close the gap and provide critical assistance to families in need." Drug Store News (4/4)
| Health & Wellness | | | | - Calif. poll shows concerns about childhood obesity
A Field Poll of 1,000 likely California voters showed 3 out of 5 would support imposing a special tax on soft drinks to fight childhood obesity and about half said the biggest threats to child health were unhealthy eating habits and a lack of exercise. Most agreed that children and families had a major role in reducing obesity but that health care providers, schools and communities should also be involved. San Francisco Chronicle (4/4) | GMA News | | | | - Learn unsaleables management from A to Z
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| Government & Food Safety | | | | - FDA rules review questioned after salmonella outbreak
Food safety officials are not ready to blame sushi for a salmonella outbreak in 19 states and the District of Columbia. According to the CDC, 69% of those interviewed reported eating sushi before they became ill. New FDA rules that focus on preventing such outbreaks are still in the review process. GMA President Pamela Bailey and Pew Charitable Trusts President Rebecca Rimel last week co-authored a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius asking that the administration take action in setting the new rules. The Wall Street Journal (4/4) - Study: FDA regulation of imported foods is inadequate
A new study from the Institute of Medicine reveals gaps in FDA regulation of food and drugs. Many foods, including 85% of seafood, come into the U.S. from overseas, and the report, commissioned by the FDA, showed inadequate inspections. "The integrated global economy demands cooperation across borders -- to thwart terrorists, reduce environmental hazards, and ensure that our food and medical products are safe and effective," said the Institute's Harvey Fineberg. Bloomberg Businessweek (4/4)
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