Nestle CEO says company's size, diversity are key Nestle's size -- 86% larger than Unilever with a market value of $248 billion -- allows the company to better do large-scale research and development, according to CEO Paul Bulcke. Bulcke said the company's diversity helps with innovation, especially when Nestle can use health sciences research in developing its food products. Reuters (6/19)  | Companies live and die by their employees
Businesses with fewer than 500 employees drive the economy, and represent about 55% of all jobs in the country. However, finding suitable employees can be tough. Small Business Owners with limited time and resources need to make every new hire count because the actions of each employee can go straight to the bottom line. Download your free white paper, Welcome Aboard: A Guide to Small Business Hiring and learn how to hire smarter. |
 | Top tips for a successful menu Ethnic produce, spices and sauces, a hint of smoke in cocktails, and mashup dishes are having their moment on American menus, as long as consumers believe the dishes are authentic and made with premium ingredients, according to Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Co. "Consumers place high value on authenticity," she says. "But the definition of that becomes problematic because it is highly perception-driven." FoodBusinessNews.net (free registration) (6/19) Report: Protein has a bright future Consumers are craving more protein-rich foods due to their interest in healthy eating, a shift in demographics and eating patterns, and dietary recommendations, according to a report by Packaged Facts. Protein can help combat obesity by increasing satiety, and food manufacturers are finding ways to reach all segments of the population with products such as manly yogurt options, probiotic yogurt drinks and nut butters. FoodNavigator (6/19)  | Principles for Brand Measurement
Marketers have often relied on their rearview mirrors for a glimpse into whether or not a campaign worked, usually long after it has ended. Google's Brand Measurement Team has identified four principles for effective brand measurement. Read more on Think with Google. |
 | | Grocery Aisle: Take a look into the consumer packaged goods and grocery industries with SmartBrief | New tastes on tap at the Fancy Food Show The Summer Fancy Food Show will kick off in New York City on June 29 with a sold-out show floor and more than 28,000 buyers from international restaurants and retailers. Cronut creator Dominique Ansel is the keynote speaker, 3D Systems will demo printers that churn out sweet treats and food-makers small and large will serve up samples of sweet and savory specialty snacks. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Food & Beverage (6/20)
| Natural foods spur sales growth for Kroger Kroger reported a 4% rise in profits during the most recent quarter and sales increased by 10% to almost $33 billion, boosted by double-digit growth in natural foods and a strong performance by the chain's private-label Simple Truth brand. The company has increased its sales and performance forecasts for this year, despite a 2.5% year-over-year increase in overall food prices in May reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. CNNMoney (6/19) | Consumer Goods Forum establishes wellness initiatives The Consumer Goods Forum set forth several health and wellness initiatives for its member companies, including developing consistent product labels to improve consumer knowledge by 2018 and ceasing advertising of non-nutritious foods to children younger than 12. "The consumer goods industry acknowledges its role in the health and wellness of society, the issues around it, and the imperative need for actions," said Paul Bulcke, Nestle CEO and CGF board member. FoodBusinessNews.net (free registration) (6/19) | GMA Membership Provides Invaluable Benefits for CPG Companies The Grocery Manufacturers Association is proud to serve the CPG industry with diligent advocacy and a broad range of educational programs, resources and services for over 100 years. Members receive a seat at the table to participate in shaping the industry’s most pressing issues and exclusive discounted access to GMA’s industry leading events. Explore all of the benefits that GMA membership has to offer today! |  | Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination." -- Voltaire, French writer and philosopher | | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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