 | December 6, 2010 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |  |  |
- Kellogg chief David Mackay to retire at year's end
David Mackay will retire from his post as president and CEO of Kellogg Co. at the end of the month, a move that comes as the cereal company struggles with weaker sales and higher commodity costs. Chief Operating Officer John A. Bryant will step into the role vacated by Mackay, who will also resign his seat on the company's board of directors. The Wall Street Journal (12/6)        - Unilever, citing higher costs, will raise prices
Unilever plans to increase prices on its consumer goods because "price rises for many raw materials are a problem," said Harry Brouwer, who helms the business in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. "The pressure from the cost side is currently around 2% or more, and we need to compensate for that with price increases," he said. Reuters (12/4) - P&G information chief is recognized for risk-taking tactics
Filippo Passerini, chief information officer for Procter & Gamble, has been honored as 2010 Chief of the Year by InformationWeek. One of his many efforts was to create "cockpits" that give 38,000 P&G employees access to information relevant to what they do, and he expects workers within two years to have seven times more information at their fingertips compared with now. InformationWeek (12/4)  | Four golden rings.
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John Hewitt, most recently general counsel for the California Department of Food and Agriculture, has been named director of state affairs for the GMA. "His proven leadership skills and strong relationships throughout California make him the ideal person to build upon GMA's important work in the Golden State and the Western Region," said Pamela G. Bailey, GMA's president and CEO. Progressive Grocer (12/5)  | 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. |
 - Kraft exec: "The path to purchase is changing"
 Shoppers now decide before they shop "what they're going to buy, when they're going to buy it and where they'll buy it," said Mary Sagripanti, the leader of Integrated Shopper Marketing for Kraft Foods. Kraft efforts to reach shoppers include microsites with coupons, targeted ad banners, e-mail campaigns and coupons that can be used with mobile devices, she said. eMarketer (12/3)  | New 2010 Enterprise VoIP Buyer's Guide
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 - Giant Eagle opens its own food-processing facility
Giant Eagle is becoming its own food supplier, using a 170,000-square-foot facility in Freedom, Pa., to cut fresh fruit that is delivered to 228 Giant Eagle stores and 160 GetGo convenience stores. Soups and pasta dishes are being added to production, and sauces and gravies are expected to follow. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (12/5)  | D&O Insurance: Indemnity from the Top Down
By Elizabeth Wasserman, October 19, 2010
Shareholder lawsuits filed against AIG and other financial services firms at the onset of the recession has driven demand for director and officer (D&O) insurance at all manner of enterprises, including mid-size companies. |
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| Health & Wellness | | | | - Study finds allergic reactions vary with kiwi type
 Some kiwi varieties are less likely to cause allergic reactions than others, a study of 37 adults indicates. The study assessed six varieties and found the Hayward to be the most allergenic while the Summer and gold Hort 16A varieties produced the fewest and mildest allergic reactions. Reuters (12/3) | GMA News | | | |
| Government & Food Safety | | | | - Lobbyists helped shape food safety bill
Organizations that have a stake in the food safety bill recently approved by the Senate -- including the Grocery Manufacturers Association -- turned to professional lobbyists to help shape the legislation. At least 221 organizations tapped 77 lobbying firms, and many also relied on their own government relations officials. The Washington Post/Capital Business blog (12/6)
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