PepsiCo chief sees vast opportunity in China PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi describes China as a "phenomenal market" and says economic slowdown there has not stopped the company from expanding. Nooyi expects China to soon be the leading market for beverages and says it might take the No. 1 spot for snacks within 10 years. Bloomberg Businessweek (6/6) After Morningstar buy, Saputo is in the market for more Saputo CEO Lino Saputo said the company is ready to make more purchases following its acquisition of Morningstar from Dean Foods. "As we look to the future, we remain confident in our ability to develop new platforms and new markets, mainly through acquisitions. We are always on the lookout for new ways of working more efficiently and we continuously adjust our approach to take advantage of opportunities." FoodBusinessNews.net (free registration) (6/6)  |
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 | Delhaize releases 2012 Sustainability Progress Report Delhaize Group says in its 2012 Sustainability Progress Report that it sells only sustainably sourced seafood and that all locations have begun a waste-reduction pilot program. The report also says private-label products are being reformulated to improve nutrition and that 23% of executives have been given sustainability goals to meet. Progressive Grocer (6/6)  | Contract Management Software — Buyers Advice
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 | One week left to receive early bird registration rate This fall, GMA and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) have come together to launch Collaborating for Growth Oct. 7-9 in Fort Worth, Texas. This new conference, focused on identifying innovative, collaborative growth tactics, will bring strategic and actionable insights on how today’s retailers and manufacturers can work together to drive tomorrow’s business. Session topics will speak broadly to total organizational operations and encourage collaborative thinking between trading partners across departments and functional areas such as: - Sales
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Early Bird Discount! Register by Friday, June 14 and get $100 off of your registration fee. For more information, visit the registration website. | Labeling for machine-tenderized beef is proposed by USDA The USDA has proposed requiring labeling for beef that undergoes mechanical tenderization, a move to stop foodborne illness. "This proposed rule would enhance food safety by providing clear labeling of mechanically tenderized beef products and outlining new cooking instructions so that consumers and restaurants can safely prepare these products," said Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, undersecretary for food safety. FoodSafetyNews.com (6/7), USA Today (6/6), The Hill/RegWatch blog (6/6) |  | A truly great book should be read in youth, again in maturity and once more in old age, as a fine building should be seen by morning light, at noon and by moonlight." -- Robertson Davies, Canadian writer, journalist and professor | | 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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