Dean Foods puts all its eggs in dairy basket Dean Foods has sold its Morningstar and WhiteWave units, leaving it with Fresh Dairy Direct. "We've evolved from a company that had three totally distinct and different businesses and different business platforms into an enterprise solely dedicated and focused on our core dairy business," said CEO Gregg A. Tanner. "In fact, we've adopted a vision to be the most admired and trusted provider of wholesome great tasting dairy products at every occasion." FoodBusinessNews.net (free registration) (6/6) |  | 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! |
 | Miller64's "The Sub" features pro ringers helping out amateurs MillerCoors is tying friendly recreational sports competition with the enjoyment of Miller64 beer in series of five webisodes called "The Sub." The four-to-five minute videos from DBG feature a pro ringer such as Terrell Owens or Brandi Chastain being brought in to help amateur teams beat their rivals. Gary Payton, Jennifer Kessy and David Justice also participate. Adweek (6/7)  | Contract Management Software — Buyers Advice Contract Management Software can be challenging due to some key characteristics of the contract management process. In this guide, read about the entire evaluation and purchase cycle, including key considerations and pitfalls. Download the free guide now and learn how to manage the process to your best benefit. |
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 | Kellogg debuts Special K Nourish hot cereal Kellogg has introduced Special K Nourish, a 190-calorie hot cereal with oats, barley, wheat and quinoa. The product marks a shift away from flavor-based innovation to grain innovation, Datamonitor analyst Ramaa Chipalkatti said. "Consumers in the U.S. are quite welcoming of new super food and grains and formulations." BakeryAndSnacks.com (France) (6/7)  | CSO Insights: 2013 SPO Sales Execution Analysis It is one thing to plan the work and another to work the plan. In this topical report, see how well other companies perform as they navigate prospects through the sell cycle. Learn how your sales team can leverage best practices from best-in-class performing organizations highlighted in this study. Download this free report now. |
 | The Great Debate: Food and Health Policy in the 21st Century At the GMA Growth and Public Policy Summit, July 17 in Washington, D.C., news veterans from national, regional and digital publications will engage in a stimulating roundtable discussion of the state of food and heath reporting today. Panelists include: - Allison Aubrey, Food and Health Correspondent, NPR
- Helena Bottemiller, Washington Correspondent, Food Safety News
- Philip Brasher, Editor, Executive Briefing-Agriculture and Food, Roll Call
- Candy Sagon, Health Writer, AARP Bulletin
- Sally Squires, Senior Vice President and Director of Health & Wellness Communications, Powell Tate
- Stephanie Strom, Food Industry Business Reporter, New York Times
Register today at www.GMAonline.org/PolicySummit | Industry works together to address deli-meat safety During a recent public meeting, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service and the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition discussed and sought comments on a quantitative risk assessment of meat sold at grocers' deli counters. According to the FDA, meat sliced at the deli counter is seven times more likely to contain listeria than meat sliced and packaged at a manufacturing facility. "Retail delis provide an ideal environment for Listeria due to the types of foods -- [ready-to-eat] meats, cheeses, and salads -- the moist environment, and temperatures that support growth of Listeria," according to FMI's Listeria Action Plan for Retail Delis, published in November. FoodSafetyNews.com (6/10) |  | The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." -- William James, American psychologist and philosopher | | 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 | | | | | Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 | | |
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