GMA SmartBriefDesigned specifically for executives like you in the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry, GMA SmartBrief is a FREE daily e-mail newsletter. It provides the latest need-to-know news and industry information that maximizes your time, giving you an edge over your competition.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/gma/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/gma?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifGMA SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/gma?sb_code=rssen-us17 May 2013 10:25:23 CDTCallebaut shopping for acquisitionshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3DAC4F460B-6425-49EC-AA8B-68AD5D8F6745%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3DAC4F460B-6425-49EC-AA8B-68AD5D8F6745%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssBarry Callebaut, which is finalizing its purchase of Singapore-based Petra Foods, is looking for more companies to acquire, s -More- ]]>17 May 2013 10:25:23 CDTCompany WatchGluten-free shoppers spend big in the snack aislehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3DE3C6789D-5D86-48A1-A2BE-D78396F451D7%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3DE3C6789D-5D86-48A1-A2BE-D78396F451D7%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssGluten-free foods, particularly snacks, are gaining popularity, with less than one-third of consumers saying they buy gluten- -More- ]]>17 May 2013 10:25:23 CDTTrendsLess packaging, more benefitshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3D798C1372-AF91-40A4-97BE-8E63B8C3C651%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3D798C1372-AF91-40A4-97BE-8E63B8C3C651%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA trend toward minimal packaging benefits companies that save money by using fewer materials, while also providing environmen -More- ]]>17 May 2013 10:25:23 CDTTrendsDiet Coke debuts T-shirt design contesthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3DDCCDB726-7F6F-420F-AD60-5F01C1D7EB23%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3DDCCDB726-7F6F-420F-AD60-5F01C1D7EB23%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssDiet Coke has launched a T-shirt design contest in collaboration with Taylor Swift.  -More- ]]>17 May 2013 10:25:23 CDTAdvertising & MarketingCompanies respond to shift toward organic and local meathttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3D4FD6339C-C84C-455F-A54F-6ACF3C35905C%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3D4FD6339C-C84C-455F-A54F-6ACF3C35905C%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssRetailers and meat producers are responding to growing consumer interest in meat that is organic and humanely raised.  -More- ]]>17 May 2013 10:25:23 CDTAdvertising & MarketingAnalyst: Kroger takes "opportunistic" approach to store M&Ahttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3DC5E5E244-3BA5-4C88-A2CE-404CE9763A0B%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3DC5E5E244-3BA5-4C88-A2CE-404CE9763A0B%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssKroger's strategy for acquiring stores is to follow the opportunity, Northcoast Research analyst Chuck Cerankosky says.  -More- ]]>17 May 2013 10:25:23 CDTRetail SpotlightAddress emerging issues at the GMA Growth &amp; Public Policy Summithttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3D01D38576-3843-4C6B-B4BF-4BAEE731E0D3%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3D01D38576-3843-4C6B-B4BF-4BAEE731E0D3%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssOn July 17 in Washington, D.C., food, beverage and consumer product industry executives will gather with policymakers, academ -More- ]]>17 May 2013 10:25:23 CDTGMA NewsLegislation spurs tension between conventional, organic farmershttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3D677FD00F-8655-4610-B268-FDBC01CAEA7D%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3D677FD00F-8655-4610-B268-FDBC01CAEA7D%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAs organic food gains popularity, the industry is gaining power on Capitol Hill, sometimes pitting organic and traditional fa -More- ]]>17 May 2013 10:25:23 CDTGovernment & Food SafetyRetailers are slow to embrace Produce Traceability Initiativehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3DF609B36F-5D8E-4008-9073-2FB1D73C1A5E%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3DF609B36F-5D8E-4008-9073-2FB1D73C1A5E%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMost retailers have not adopted the Produce Traceability Initiative, the PTI Leadership Council's co-chairmen say, but those  -More- 

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]]>17 May 2013 10:25:23 CDTGovernment & Food SafetyDivide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3D6B7D3274-AD2B-4F3F-AC77-EDA10F553083%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D8DA4DC81-1733-495E-A34E-5964D80539EE%26copyid%3D6B7D3274-AD2B-4F3F-AC77-EDA10F553083%26brief%3Dgma%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssRene Descartes,French mathematician and philosopher -More- ]]>17 May 2013 10:25:23 CDTSmartQuote