| February 15, 2013 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |
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- Mars wins product of the year award for M&M's mix
Product of the Year USA has named M&M's Brand Snack Mix its Product of the Year in the candy and snacks category. "Product of the Year recognition is especially sweet since it's decided by consumers," said Roy Benin, chief consumer officer for Mars Chocolate North America. "We think it's a great addition to our product lineup as it satisfies those looking for a creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty snack, all in one bag." CSP
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- Drinkable cosmetics could make it big in U.S.
Popular in Asia, "nutricosmetics" could start to make a splash in the West, trend watchers say. The beauty drinks, some of which contain antioxidants, collagen and other good-for-the-skin ingredients, haven't yet taken hold in the U.S., but market research from NPD Group suggests the potential is there. CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
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- Beef Backer Award goes to 4 grocers
Four supermarkets -- Boulim's Fresh Foods, Redner's Warehouse Markets, Harris Teeter and Tops Friendly Markets -- have taken home the Beef Backer Award from the Cattle Industry Annual Convention and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association trade show. The award recognizes each retailer's outstanding effort in merchandizing beef. Supermarket News (free registration)
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- Data analysis shows vitamin C may reduce duration of colds
Analysis of data from 72 trials found that regular use of vitamin C supplements may reduce the duration of colds but does not prevent them for most people, according to a report on the website of the Cochrane Database of Systemic Reviews. Researchers from the University of Helsinki said the supplements led to about an 8% reduction in the duration of cold symptoms for adults and a 14% reduction for children. Medscape (free registration)
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- Sequestration threatens meat, egg and poultry sales
With sequestration looming, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is contemplating furloughing food-safety inspectors for two weeks to meet budget requirements. Industry representatives have stated their fear that this plan, which Vilsack says is "the last option," could lead to a shortage of meat, poultry and eggs because producers cannot sell such products without inspection. Supermarket News (free registration)
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