 | Is 2013 the year consumers will feel the full impact of the U.S. drought? How will a decline in South American corn and soybean yields affect U.S. stocks and current pricing? Is the Producer Price Index going up or down? Are prices for dairy products softening? See the latest USDA price projections, financing trends and more. Download GE's newest Food and Beverage Industry Research Update today. | | Adults still shop as Mom would, research says Even in adulthood, shoppers' purchases and cooking habits are influenced by their mothers, according to a white paper by Sullivan Higdon & Sink. "It's not just what we buy, it's also why we buy certain types of food -- like free-range eggs or whole-grain breads -- and how we use them to feed ourselves and our families from quick weeknight dinners to the most elaborate of holiday meals," researcher Tom Bertels said. Progressive Grocer (5/3)  | What can the cloud do for your construction company?
Find out how the cloud lets you work and store information online, so you can access your project files anywhere you have an internet connection. Download the Guide to the Cloud for Construction to learn more. |
 | Budweiser sales support families of soldiers Sales of Budweiser from May 5 through July 4 will support Folds of Honor, a nonprofit providing educational scholarships to family members of soldiers killed or disabled while in service. The Anheuser-Busch Foundation is donating an additional $500,000, for a total this year of up to $1.5 million, and more than $5 million since Budweiser began supporting the program in 2010. CSP (5/3)  | The Social Media ROI Cookbook: Six Ingredients Top Brands Use
In this free report, industry expert Altimeter explores the most effective "ingredients" for measuring the revenue impact of social media, providing insights and case studies from an array of top companies. Offerpop is happy to make this penetrating study available to SmartBrief readers. Download it for free! |
 | Research: Experience trumps price for retailer loyalty Retailers including Trader Joe's and Costco Wholesale build brand loyalty through experience, which shoppers value more than price, according to a study by Forrester Research. "As long as retailers are priced reasonably in line with key competitors, and their prices stay in a competitive range, improvements in customer experience are much more critical to create and sustain customer loyalty than trying to lower prices," study author Maxie Schmidt-Subramanian said. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (5/3)  | Myths, Pitfalls and Realities of CPQ Software
Configure Price Quote Software can be difficult to deploy and implement. This white paper highlights the common myths in the market place and provides a practical guide on how to prepare for the challenges ahead. Learn how to expose the pitfalls before you buy your CPQ software. Download the free guide now. |
 | Last chance to register for records access webinar The release of proposed rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) on good manufacturing practices and risk-based preventive controls has caused a lot excitement, and even more questions. GMA can help answer those questions during the Get Smart: Records Access Pre- and Post-FSMA Implementation webinar on Wednesday, May 8, from 1:30-3 p.m. (EST), where a team of GMA experts will review current records access requirements and explore what is to come under new FSMA regulations. The proposed rules cover new ground in the areas of records access and Food Safety Plans, and once the final rules are published, food manufacturers may be required to produce records on things such as sanitation and allergen preventive controls. This webinar will help you understand what you can do now to get ready for these new requests. Register today! |  | Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." -- Douglas Adams, British writer, humorist and dramatist | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | | Publisher, Food & Beverage: Chris Warne P: 646.462.4647 | | | | |
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