Ferrero acquires Oltan hazelnut company Ferrero, maker of Nutella, has purchased Oltan, one of the largest hazelnut producers and marketers in the world. Turkey-based Oltan has five production plants with revenues of more than $500 million, and the deal is subject to regulatory approval. Hazelnuts are the key ingredient in both Nutella and Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Reuters (7/16)  | Welcome Aboard: A Guide to Small Business Hiring
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 | Ranch dressing takes a dip on the healthy side The average American ate ranch dressing nearly 15 times last year, more than any other type, according to NPD Group. Its popularity has spurred health food manufacturers to get in on the action. Bolthouse Farms offers a 40-calorie per serving ranch dressing made with Greek yogurt, and Whole Foods Market has doubled its selection of vegan and vegetarian ranch-flavored offerings. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (7/18) Functional confectionery category continues to grow Confectionery products fortified with functional ingredients continue to gain ground, writes Carla Zanetos Scully. INBalance Health Corp.'s nutrition bars help manage weight by releasing carbs slowly to maintain satiety. Credible Cravings expects to add new varieties to its line of bars geared toward pregnant and nursing women. Bakery On Main is building a new production facility to meet growing demand for gluten-free products. CandyIndustry.com (7/15) | | Grocery Aisle: Take a look into the consumer packaged goods and grocery industries with SmartBrief | | Report: C-stores predict 4% growth in packaged beverage sales C-store operators expect packaged beverage sales to increase by 4% in the second quarter compared to last year, according to a report from Wells Fargo Securities, with the largest growth coming from bottled water, energy drinks and iced tea. Sparkling Ice, Monster, Red Bull, Lipton teas and Mountain Dew Baja Blast are the fastest-growing brands, according to the report. BeverageDaily.com (France) (7/17) | Beverage makers search for the fountain of youth U.S. consumers are looking for products to help with the changes brought about by aging or prevent aging altogether. Beauty and anti-aging beverages are just taking off in the U.S., and some key ingredients include collagen, aloe vera, omega-3s, vitamin E, green tea extract and antioxidants, according to premix manufacturer Fortitech. BevIndustry.com (7/16) | Join GMA in San Diego for product recall training Due to popular demand, GMA will host an additional Efficient and Effective Product Recall Management training on Sept. 24 in San Diego. Attendees will receive hands-on mock recall training on the CPG industry-adopted Rapid Recall Exchange web notification tool. Make sure your company's product recall personnel are prepared to manage even the unexpected. Read more online. |  | Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important." -- Stephen Covey, American writer and educator | | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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