Mondelez looks to emerging markets for growth Mondelez International said it will invest $100 million this year, $200 million in 2014 and as much as $300 million in 2015 to support growth in emerging markets. "Emerging markets are essential to our overall growth aspiration," said CEO Irene Rosenfeld. "The race is on for us to secure and expand our positions in these fast-growing markets." Fox Business (5/29)  | 15 Ways Snack Brands Can Be the Life of the Party Snack foods go hand-in-hand with the $38 billion celebrations industry. Just about every party has a table filled with chips, dips, pretzels, crackers & more. Download our free white paper to learn 15 strategies to effectively reach consumers who spend billions on party snacks every year.
Get the whitepaper now - FREE! | | Retailers must adjust to changing digital landscape As consumers turn to digital and mobile sources for product information and purchases, retailers have no choice but to adjust, experts say. For example, through partnerships with food-makers, QR codes can provide product information and coupons, as well as an entertaining video for children shopping with parents. Progressive Grocer (5/29)
  | Collaboration is key for effective transportation management The key to improved transportation networks is to focus on collaboration, writes Matthew Menner, senior vice president of strategy for Transplace. "Collaboration really is more than just a buzzword -- it's happening right now," writes Menner, who provides three examples of successful initiatives. "But it doesn't happen overnight. It takes patience." Logistics Viewpoints blog (5/28)  | Gamification 101: An Introduction to the Use of Game Dynamics to Influence Behavior
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 | Greenpeace report ranks grocers on seafood sustainability The 2013 Carting Away the Oceans report from Greenpeace ranks Whole Foods Market first in seafood sustainability, followed by Safeway, Trader Joe's, Wegmans Food Markets, Harris Teeter and Target. "It's great news that Wal-Mart, Safeway and Trader Joe's are all introducing responsibly caught canned tuna," said Casson Trenor, senior markets campaigner at Greenpeace. The Shelby Report online (5/29)  | Join a community that can help you grow your business
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 | Teams from H-E-B, Safeway and Kraft will be attending -- will yours? On Aug. 14-16, in Seattle, GMA and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) will host the premier gathering of food, beverage and CPG industry leaders from across the globe, working to formulate creative and innovative solutions to the most pressing sustainability issues. At the 2013 Global Sustainability Summit join fellow retailers, manufacturers, key government officials and advocacy groups for a multi-faceted program featuring interactive, hands-on pre-summit sessions, informative educational sessions and invaluable networking opportunities. The Global Summit will offer four different educational tracks, featuring content for your entire team. Join colleagues from companies such as Kraft, Safeway, H-E-B, Kellogg, MOM Brands, Kroger and more who are bringing three, four and five team members along to take advantage of the enormous value offered during this three-day event. Don’t let you and your team fall behind, register today! | Bill aims to repair fatal flaws in toxic chemical regulations The bipartisan Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013 introduced in the Senate would fix major flaws in the current laws governing the regulation of chemicals used in manufacturing and consumer products, and give the Environmental Protection Agency more responsibility for ensuring the safety of chemicals. Industry trade groups support the bill, while environmental advocacy groups are pushing for stricter regulations. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/29)
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