| November 27, 2012 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |
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- Kraft seeks patent for whole-grain flour
Kraft has filed a patent for a production method that produces shelf-stable whole grains for use in crackers, snacks and cookies. The technique calls for less grinding than other methods and is said to produce a dough that lacks the gritty mouth-feel typical of whole grains, while retaining vitamins and antioxidants. BakeryAndSnacks.com (France)
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- Nestle sets sights on Africa growth
 Africa presents tremendous opportunity for the food industry, according to Serigne Diop, head of Nestle's Ivory Coast research and development facility. "Agriculture is the largest economic sector in Africa but there is a lack of food industry development," he said. "We believe that in the next 10 years there will be 500 million Africans who can afford packaged food." Researcher Keith Tomlins of the Natural Resources Institute at the University of Greenwich in the U.K. said Senegalese hibiscus already has high consumer recognition outside of Africa and presents a promising opportunity for new products in the European market. FoodNavigator
(11/26)
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- Metz joins push against gestation crates
Metz Culinary Management says that by 2017, it will phase out use of pork from farms that put pregnant sows in gestation crates, joining a movement against the practice. "We urge the pork industry to follow our lead and create a timeline to eliminate gestation crates everywhere," said Craig Phillips, vice president of purchasing at Metz, which provides dining-management services to schools, hospitals and offices. The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pa.) (tiered subscription model)
(11/25)
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- Burton clothes are made with recycled Mountain Dew bottles
Burton Snowboards has launched a line of winter clothing made with fabric formed from recycled Mountain Dew bottles. Burton's 2013 Green Mountain Project includes five jackets and three pairs of pants, and marks the next stage of a partnership that began last year and will continue with a line of Burton clothing for spring and summer. Environmental Leader
(11/26)
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- NASCAR honors Mars marketing partnership
Mars is receiving the 2012 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award for its 23-year marketing partnership with NASCAR. "Our successes have been led by innovation that extends to customers, consumers and associates, and capitalizes on NASCAR's broad fan base that represents approximately one-third of the U.S. adult population," said William Clements, vice president of sponsorships and sports marketing for Mars Chocolate North America. Convenience Store News
(11/26)
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- Parents are more mindful of children's nutrition than their own
Data from the International Food Information Council Foundation's 2012 Food & Health Survey show that only 16% of parents reported having a very or an extremely healthful diet. Also, almost 70% are more concerned about the nutritional content of food and drinks they purchase for their children than about ones they get for themselves. Researchers also found that only 12% of parents described their physical activity as vigorous, compared with 17% of nonparents. United Press International
(11/24)
- More consumers attempt to cut down on sugar and HFCS
Seventy percent of Americans are trying to consume less sugar, while 63% say they are trying to lower their intake of high-fructose corn syrup, according to a poll by the International Food Information Council Foundation. The results appear in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. FoodNavigator
(11/26)
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Supply chain conference to bring retailers and manufacturers together
Through the FMI-GMA Trading Partner Alliance, The Food Marketing Institute and GMA are once again hosting the annual Supply Chain Conference, Feb. 4-6, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.
Don't miss this unique forum that brings retailers and manufacturers together to establish collaborations that foster supply chain efficiency, reduce costs and improve your bottom line.
Learn to master the latest technologies, ensure your team has the right talent for success and fine-tune fundamental supply chain processes and strategies by attending this conference designed by retailer and manufacturer supply chain executives for retailer and manufacturer supply chain executives. Visit www.tpasupplychain.com for more information.
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