Snyder's of Hanover is close to merging with Lance

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December 3, 2010 News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry   Company Watch    Snyder's of Hanover is close to merging with Lance A stockholder vote today will determine whether Snyder's of Hanover merges with snack company Lance, creating the country's second-largest producer of salty snacks. "This transaction combines two great organizations into a dynamic and competitive company that will deliver long-term value to our stockholders, customers, business partners and the communities where we do business," said Lance CEO David Singer. USA TODAY (12/2) White Wave is expanding New Jersey plant The White Wave Foods facility in Bridgeton, N.J., is expanding and adding new equipment as it anticipates increased production. White Wave Foods, a subsidiary of Dean Foods, processes Land O'Lakes butter, Silk soy milk and International Delight creamers. The News of Cumberland County (Bridgeton, N.J.) (12/3) S.C. Johnson seeks EU approval for Sara Lee acquisition Earlier this year, Sara Lee agreed to sell its insecticide business to S.C. Johnson. Now the companies are expecting approval on the deal from the European Union by the end of the year. "We remain confident a satisfactory solution will be found and the deal can close by the end of the year," said Ernesto Duran, a spokesman for Sara Lee. Bloomberg (12/2) You're out of the office, meeting with clients and vendors, all while balancing work and life. Sometimes even a laptop just isn't practical. The RUN Powered by ADP® mobile payroll app helps you manage payroll anytime — quickly and easily — from any location. Choose ADP® and get a $300 Apple® Gift Card.   Trends    What's inside the "McCormick Flavor Forecast 2011"? The annual McCormick Flavor Forecast identified 10 flavor pairings that will add "fun and energy to the basic pleasures of eating." The spice company says unique ingredient pairings, such as goat milk with green peppercorn and pickling spice with rice vinegar, reflect Americans' preference for complex, intense flavors. Progressive Grocer (12/2) Shoppers' meal-planning habits offer retail opportunities Women continue to be the primary grocery shoppers for households, according to an NPD Group report, and 71% of households plan some dinners before they begin grocery shopping, providing an opportunity for retailers to become "ingrained" in the pre-shopping process. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (12/2) Work where the work is, not where the phone is. SynJ™ from AT&T is The Small Business Phone System. See how cordless handsets, extended-range and intuitive navigation make SynJ the productivity booster your business needs. View the SynJ demo now.   Advertising & Marketing    Study: Shoppers are eager to explore brands via social media About a quarter of respondents in a study say they are more inclined to find out more about brands that advertise on social media. The study also examined consumers' feelings about ads that appear on social-media sites and features. Progressive Grocer (12/2) Integrated Talent Management Brings It All Together Identifying, developing, rewarding, and retaining talent is critical to the success of businesses in all industries. Learn how you can optimize processes to make the most of the people in your organization in this FREE white paper from SAP.   Retail Spotlight    HOWS Markets to close 5 Southern California stores Five HOWS Markets locations in Southern California are closing because of economic pressures. One store in Pasadena will remain open, with one of the current partners of the chain, David Wolff, as co-owner. The upscale grocery chain will move its catering operation to the remaining store. Los Angeles Times (12/3) Compare 11 Leading ERP Solutions 119 Ways This extensive Comparison Guide prepares Finance, Manufacturing and Operations professionals by giving you the line-up of 11 leading ERP solutions evaluated across 119 features. Jumpstart your business with a successful ERP implementation! >Download your FREE ERP Comparison Guide   Featured Content    How NOT to Use Twitter to Promote Your Restaurant Adam Kuban The Importance of Branding Shira Levine Federal Grants Available to Support Local Agriculture in 2011 Mike Periu Run Away Success Story: Jimmy Beans Wool Katie Morell 10 Customizable Tech Gifts for Holidays Around the Office Sharlyn Lauby   Science & Technology  Ruling over biotech sugar beets brings uncertainty to farmers Food producers and consumers are likely to see an increase in sugar prices as a federal judge's decision to ban the cultivation of biotech sugar beets threatens to reduce U.S. sugar output over the next couple of years, experts and farmers say. "Right now, it's pretty tough to do any planning because everything is in limbo," said Ric Rodriguez, a farmer and director for the Western Sugar Cooperative. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture said it plans to appeal the judge's ruling. The New York Times (free registration) (12/2) The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS) The Secret Life of Busy Brains by Rainbow Light Interested in learning more about advertising in GMA SmartBrief? Contact Chris Warne at (212) 450-7970 or cwarne@smartbrief.com.    Health & Wellness  Getting enough vitamin D from food is tough, experts say Nutrition experts say some people will need to fine-tune their diets to get the recommended 600 international units of vitamin D each day, although fortified foods and vitamin D from sunlight help. Dietitian Joy Bauer said that to get the daily recommended amount from food alone, a person would have to drink six cups of milk or have 15 servings of most fortified cereals. 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Learn more about GMA -> Home  |  Join GMA  |  Public Policy  |  Industry Affairs  |  Publications  |  Events   Government & Food Safety  House clears child nutrition bill for Obama's signature The House voted 264-157 Thursday to pass a $4.5 billion child nutrition bill, clearing the way for President Barack Obama to sign it into law. The bill, which cleared the Senate in August, surmounted a procedural maneuver by House Republicans and conflicts among Democrats regarding the use of cuts in food stamps to fund the measure. 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