| May 17, 2012 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Danone introduces freeze-at-home Yolado yogurt
Danone is launching what it is calling a "new category" of yogurt in Spain. Yolado yogurt is sold with other yogurts in refrigerated cases, but consumers then freeze it when they get home. The frozen product has the temperature and texture of ice cream, and the nutrition benefits of yogurt. DairyReporter.com (France) (5/16)        | How will economic recovery impact corrugated container prices? Mill closures have caused supply issues for the industry over the past few years. However, recovery is nearing and capacity is expected to increase as mills come back on line. Find out what IHS Analysts are forecasting for supply, demand, pricing, labor rates, and more. Download a complete corrugated container outlook. | - Study looks at post-recession habits of grocery shopping
Research from MaxPoint Interactive shows that shoppers are steadily increasing the amount they spend each month on groceries, but many are using coupons and shopping at multiple stores to save money. According to the study, more than 90% of shoppers research online before making an in-store purchase, and 62% regularly make a grocery-shopping list. Progressive Grocer (5/16)  | Supply Chain Management |  |  | |  | Earn 3X rewards points when you fly with The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN. Designed to earn Membership Rewards® points faster:
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  - Brands need clear goals before going social, says J&J marketer
Brands need to figure out their endgame before launching a Facebook marketing campaign, says Kim Kadlec, Johnson & Johnson marketing vice president. Brands must map out what they hope to achieve before jumping on Facebook, or they risk simply annoying consumers, Kadlec says. "People are there because they love [Facebook]. We don't want to ruin the party," she says. ClickZ (5/16) - Uniqlo launches Coca-Cola T-shirt line
Uniqlo has launched a collection of 10 T-shirts inspired by Coca-Cola's heritage, created by up-and-coming designers. "The Coke brand is all about bringing a little bit of happiness to people's lives and, for me, these were the designs that did it best," said David Turner, fonder of design agency Turner Duckworth and a judge in the eighth annual UT Grand Prix T-shirt design contest. LicenseMag.com (5/17)  | Where Government Actions Meet Business Decisions.
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 - Kroger is honored by food-protection group
The International Association for Food Protection recognized Kroger's food-safety efforts, naming the retailer the 2012 Black Pearl Award winner. "While every Kroger associate plays an essential role in food safety and shares in this award, I'd like to thank our team of food-safety experts for their leadership in the areas of risk prevention, continuous improvement and safety innovation," said Kroger Chairman and CEO David Dillon. Progressive Grocer (5/16) 
| Health & Wellness | | | | - Healthy seeds are a good source of fiber, dietitian says
Seeds, including sunflower, sesame, pumpkin and flax, are high in fiber and offer other health benefits, says registered dietitian Jessica Crandall, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Crandall said seeds can be great snacks by themselves or added to recipes and foods, but cautioned that because they are nutrient-dense they also can add calories. Staten Island Advance (N.Y.) (5/14) | GMA News | | | | - Does your company deserve recognition for its innovation and creativity?
The GMA Associate Member Council (AMC) is accepting entries for the 2012 CPG Award for Innovation and Creativity. This award is given annually to recognize the innovation that occurs every day at GMA member companies and allows for the broad submission by manufacturer members of innovative ideas, with an emphasis on leading the industry forward. The CPG Award will honor the creative and innovative programs of two manufacturing member-companies – one with sales below $3 billion and one with sales greater than $3 billion. The deadline to submit applications is June 1, and the winners will be announced at the 2012 GMA Executive Conference in August. For more information, contact Jackie Lodge at jlodge@gmaonline.org, or download the application form.
| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Calif. cantaloupe handlers aim to improve safety
In a referendum, 100% of cantaloupe handlers voted to amend the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board to improve its safety program. "California cantaloupes have never been associated with a foodborne illness, yet the industry is unanimously in favor of a food-safety program that will provide an additional layer of assurance for consumers that our product is safe," said Chairman Steve Patricio. Supermarket News (5/16)
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