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Is Kraft-Cadbury the new Barbarians at the Gate? Remember 1988? Remember F. Ross Johnson? Remember RJR/Nabisco Company? Remember the infamous leveraged buyout battle finally won by investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.? Remember how nasty that was? The lies, the deceit, the backstabbing ... which went on for weeks and was profiled in the 1993 made-for-TV movie Barbarians At The Gate? I'm not suggesting the current attempt by Kraft to acquire Cadbury will replicate the viciousness of that one-time biggest leveraged buyout ever, but I do say the potential for real fireworks is there. You can take it to the bank that the members of the Cadbury board are right now huddled in hallways and meeting rooms, on cell phones and in face to face discussions, pondering repercussions and possibilities, as well as deceptions designed to stall Kraft for a better offer, or even better yet, await more suitors such as Nestle (likely), Hershey (maybe) or PepsiCo (long-shot) to drive the price up. For you and I, the world is going on as usual, but inside Kraft and Cadbury, and Nestle and Hershey, and maybe PepsiCo and probably Mars, it is all helter-skelter, all strategic thinking, twenty-four-seven ... until somebody finally swallows Cadbury. In gambling terms, Kraft seems to hold the ace card. But that's today and others have yet to show their hands. This could be a world-class face-off and we all get to watch. What fun! E-mail Bob.

NUGGETS FOR NOGGINS' Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation. William Arthur Wood

ON THE RECORD Synergies [with Kraft and Cadbury] are easy to spot. Partly because of its imperial heritage, Cadbury has a much stronger position in emerging markets (particularly India) than Kraft. In spite of being much smaller overall, it has a more substantial confectionery business. 9/8/09 editorial, the Financial Times (UK).

Analysts: Cadbury Could Stop Kraft by Acquiring Hershey. Or Vice Versa Forbes.com- Cadbury, the British Trident Chewing Gum maker, could try to bid for Hershey as it tries to avoid being bought by U.S. giant food maker Kraft, analysts said on Wednesday ..... Analysts believe Cadbury might be more motivated than ever to try to buy a business to avoid becoming part of Kraft and it could negotiate an agreement with the Hershey Trust to leave it with some control. Link. SIDEBAR: Why Kraft wants Cadbury's secrets (Toronto Globe & Mail) SIDEBAR: Kraft races to prepare new Cadbury bid (The Guardian of London, UK)

Kraft defiant over Cadbury valuation

Food Navigator- Kraft Foods has defended its valuation of the Cadbury business and insisted that it remains the most logical buyer for the UK confectionery manufacturer ... Michael Osanloo (pictured), executive vice president, strategy, Kraft Foods said: “There has been a lot of talk about what Cadbury is worth. The simple fact is that Cadbury is worth what someone is willing to pay for it – nothing more. We are the most logical buyer but we will remain financially disciplined.” Link.

Hispanic Consumers: Upscale and Growing!
Many companies fool themselves into believing that one lead person can “consult” with the rest of the organization to help them “Hispanicize” their marketing
Progressive Grocer- One of the most common mistakes made by American grocers and other retailers is when they assume that Hispanic (Latino) consumers are downscale shoppers. Although Hispanics tend to have lower income levels than non-Hispanic white households, the amount they spend on groceries and other products is actually greater than that of non-Hispanic white households and many other segments. Link.

Is any publicity good publicity for food science?
New IFT president Marianne Gillette says food safety is the “number one concern” for both IFT members and consumers
Food Navigator- The food industry has experienced a spate of attacks with books and films like Food Inc. and In Defense of Food making headlines recently – but could food science actually benefit from this negative press? In her first interview as president of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Marianne Gillette (pictured) told Caroline Scott-Thomas that mainstream media targeting the food industry is an opportunity to raise awareness of the safety, health and flavor issues that it has to tackle. Link.

Tyson Foods CEO: Chicken business halfway to ideal
Tollett says meat maker's troubled chicken business is improving and is a little more than halfway to where he wants it to be
Forbes.com- Leland Tollett returned to the Springdale, Ark.-based company he used to lead in January to help weather the downturn in the meat industry. He told investors Wednesday at the Barclays Capital Back to School Consumer Conference in Boston that Tyson continues to improve its chicken business, but it still has a long way to go ..... "We're looking at every single dynamic or every single parameter that you measure in a business, if it's yield or eggs produced or all that sort of thing, and we measure ourselves against the very best high standard we can find," he said. Link.

Nestlé, Hershey Face Risk of Fresh Perils
Kraft's bid for Cadbury could put Nestlé and Hershey in a not-so-sweet spot if the latter two decide not to step in
Wall Street Journal- For Hershey, Cadbury offers the kind of global reach the Pennsylvania company needs to remain competitive ..... A person familiar with Hershey's thinking already has said the company "is likely to make some response." That has spurred speculation that Hershey could team with Nestlé. But Hershey's relatively small size and its organizational structure could complicate a bid. Hershey is governed by an outside trust that has insisted on maintaining control. Link.

I agree that excessive consumption of junk food and sugary beverages can be bad for your health. However, I also think driving 70 mph down the interstate in one of those pebble-sized Smart cars can be bad for your health as well, but I believe people should be given the freedom to choose to drive them if they want to.
Alex Harper, quoted 9/4/09, Examiner.com. Read more.

The Morning Cup constantly searches the cyberworld for insightful food and beverage industry-related feature articles and columns we think will be of interest to the majority of our readers. If you see an article posted on the internet you think would be of interest to Morning Cup readers, please email the link and a little note to editor Bob Messenger.

Lance to acquire Stella D'oro brand
Lance, Inc. on Sept. 8 announced it has entered into an agreement with Stella D’oro Biscuit Co., Inc. to acquire the Stella D'oro brand as well as certain manufacturing equipment and inventory. As part of the agreement, Lance said it will manufacture the Stella D’oro products in its Ashland, Ohio, bakery. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter, were not disclosed ..... "We are excited about the opportunity to add the Stella D’oro brand to our growing portfolio of niche snack food brands," said David V. Singer, president and chief executive officer at Lance. "We believe that the additional resources that can be provided under the Lance umbrella will help this iconic brand achieve renewed growth. The Stella D’oro brand will make us a more valuable partner with our customers and leverage our existing capabilities to support our trend of profitable growth."
9/9/09 press release, PR Newswire. Read more.

Coca-Cola's Vitaminwater Crowdsources Next Drink
Vitaminwater is turning to Facebook fans to come up with its next flavor. The "Flavorcreator" Facebook app, which launched this week and runs through Oct. 20, is designed to crowdsource the company's next product. Eric Berniker, vp-marketing for Vitaminwater, said that in the first phase, the company will "eavesdrop" on conversations on Facebook and Twitter about which the hot flavors are. After that, the company will diagnose which vitamins and minerals consumers want via a Facebook quiz. Finally, fans will be called in to develop a name, design and copy for the bottle. The winner will then be selected by 50 Cent and Carrie Underwood. The product will hit shelves in March.
9/9/09 article by Todd Wasserman, Brandweek.com. Read more.

Cold, hard cash may be the key to Cadbury's heart
"We fully expect either a dialogue between these two companies to commence resulting in an increased offer, or hostile offer from Kraft," Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc. analyst Christopher Growe wrote in a note to investors ..... Cadbury's rejection of the bid, however, opens the door to discussions with others. Analysts suggest candy companies Nestle and Hershey may come together to consider making a bid of their own ..... As for competing bids, Hershey wouldn't be likely to make a bid on its own because of its smaller size and complications with its ownership. But a joint bid by Hershey and Nestle makes sense, said Edward Jones analyst Matt Arnold.
9/9/09 article in USA Today. Read more.

General Mills offers more details about new Wheaties cereal
General Mills on Wednesday announced new details about its new variety of Wheaties breakfast cereal. The cereal, called Wheaties FUEL is a lightly-sweetened, crunchy whole wheat flake with granola and crispy rice with cinnamon and honey flavors. General Mills had begun testing three types of the new version of the cereal with athletes and some readers of Men’s Health magazine this summer. Golden Valley-based General Mills has started selling $9.99 collector’s edition boxes of the Wheaties Fuel on its Web site at www.Wheaties.com/evolution.
9/9/09 article by Sam Black, Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal. Read more.

Pepsi Too Gay for Megachurch: Religion Enters the Cola Wars
Having decided that Pepsi is too gay-friendly, a megachurch has officially adopted Coke as its cola of choice. A Sept. 9 article in the South Florida Sun Sentinel, posted at Web site PalmBeachPost.com, reports that megachurch member Terry Kemple, who presides over the Community Issues Council, has persuaded the Bell Shoals Baptist Church, a Brandon, Fla. megachurch, to endorse a boycott of Pepsi. As part of that boycott, the 10 soda machines that used to dispense Pepsi products now vend Coca-Cola beverages instead. The reason, Kemple says, is that Pepsi "advocates the acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle."
9/9/09 article by Kilian Melloy, Edge Boston. Read more.

Company News     
Burger King Puts Celeb Endorsements to the Test
Burger King is putting its celebrity endorsement to the test in a new ad campaign featuring Nascar driver Tony Stewart. Stewart, current point-leader for Nascar Sprint Cup Series and avowed fan of Burger King's Whopper, will have his enthusiasm put to a polygraph test in a series of BK commercials and an online Webcast.
CONAGRA FOODS: 2 Big Reasons to Loathe ConAgra
Last week, I lavished love on ConAgra like so much salt and butter on a bowlful of Orville Redenbacher. This time around, I'm doing my best to skewer the maker of brands such as Chef Boyardee, Marie Callender's, and Slim Jim.
Dr Pepper Snapple Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance
Beverage maker Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) on Wednesday reiterated its full-year 2009 earnings and revenue outlook.
HERSHEY CO.: Hershey's considers counterbid for Cadbury
US confectionery group The Hershey Company has appointed JPMorgan to advise on its options as it weighs up a bid for Cadbury in the aftermath of Kraft's offer.
Kraft Foods targets more cost cuts
Kraft Foods Inc. outlined plans Wednesday to squeeze out more costs savings on top of a current restructuring as it seeks to acquire U.K. chocolate maker Cadbury PLC.
KRAFT FOODS: Kraft no longer loves Oscar Mayer?
After making its nearly $17 billion bid for Cadbury, it would be interesting to see how Kraft is going to finance the deal. One option would be to divest some of its brands, including the packaged meat icon Oscar Mayer Deli Creations.
Lowell International Foods: New Lowell European-Style Yogurts Win Raves from Critics and the Food Media
Once thought of as a product to be eaten only because it's good for you, rather than because it tastes good, critics and the media have had their eyes opened wide by the new line of Lowell European Classic Yogurts.
McDonald's sales growth slows in August
McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain, said Wednesday sales in established restaurants rose 2.2% globally in August, the smallest monthly gain since February. 

Miscellaneous News  
GOV'T: TSA: Airline ban on liquids won't be lifted soon
Airline passengers in the USA won't be saying goodbye anytime soon to one of the thorniest hassles in air travel — restrictions on the amount of liquids that can be carried on a plane. 
MARKETING: What a Kraft Takeover of Cadbury Would Mean for Advertising
Should Kraft Foods' takeover play for Cadbury eventually succeed, it would create a $51 billion package-food and confectionary company and a $2.7 billion global advertiser. Advertising Age estimates that the two companies would spend about $1.5 billion in the U.S. alone.
RESEARCH: Work Conditions Impact Parents' Food Choices
Since most parents in the US are employed, there are competing demands on their time that can compromise food choices for themselves and their children.

States News  
WISCONSIN: Governor Doyle Announces $2 Million for Frito-Lay
Governor Jim Doyle announced that he is providing $2 million in financial support to Frito-Lay’s Beloit production facility to support a $28.5 million expansion and modernization project. 

WORLD News  
CANADA: Safeway Wins Relief From Blockades in Edmonton Labor Dispute
The Labour Board of Alberta has issued an injunction preventing striking workers from blocking trucks at Safeway’s distribution and manufacturing centers here. 

CONSUMER BEHAVIOR/RESEARCH/trends     
08/26/09 — Forget Saving the Planet: Green Consumers Out to Save Money (Progressive Grocer)
08/24/09 — Listening to Consumers Can Yield More Than Asking (Progressive Grocer)
08/20/09 — Consumers Skeptical of Organic, All-Natural Claims But Still Buy (Progressive Grocer)
08/19/09 — No comfort in comfort foods during tough economic times, says study (EurekAlert)
08/17/09 — Latest IRI Study Finds Shoppers Regaining Rationality; However, Price Still Rules (Business Wire)
08/13/09 — Comfort foods vary by age group, says study (Food Navigator)
08/05/09 — 70 Percent of Consumers Will Pay More for Positive Experience (Progressive Grocer)
07/31/09 — New Study: Just Expecting A Tasty Food Activates Brain Reward Systems (Science Daily)
07/22/09 — Survey: Recession Affecting Workers’ Eating Habits (Progressive Grocer)
07/21/09 — New Study Says Shopping Behaviors May Transcend Demographics (Business Wire)
08/20/09 — Nielsen Study: Consumers Stick with Basic Purchases (Brandweek)
07/17/09 — Study: Consumers Want More Innovative Packaged Goods (Progressive Grocer)
07/15/09 — PLMA Study: The Public Loves Private Label (Progressive Grocer)
07/14/09 — American shoppers misled by greenwash, Congress told (Ethiopian Review)
07/10/09 — Consumers Hesitant to Choose Store Brands for Kids and Pets (Brandweek)
07/08/09 — Boomerang kids? Get ready for boomerang parents (Capital City Weekly - Alaska)
07/07/09 — Study: Food Sales Increasingly Driven by Convenience and Health (Progressive Grocer)
07/07/09 — Recession Affects family dynamics, relationships to brands and spending patterns (Progressive Grocer)
07/01/09 — Role Reversal - Mr. Mom Goes Shopping (Nielsen)
07/01/09 — Millennials Are Evolving; Are You Keeping Up? (Adage.com)
06/30/09 — Peapod Survey says Office Workers Demanding Healthier Foods (Supermarket News)
06/30/09 — PLMA Poll: Consumers Will Keep Buying Private Label (Supermarket News)
06/28/09 — Report: Growing Number of Moms Using Social Media (Progressive Grocer)
06/25/09 — Kraft/Datamonitor Study: Probiotics Still Misunderstood (Brandweek)
06/23/09 — Recession generation? Young adults brace for simpler lifestyle (USA Today)
06/12/09 — Plan on Marketing to GenY? You Better Understand Their Idiosyncrasies (Media Post)
06/08/09 — IDDBA Study: Consumer Spending Differs; Delis Miss Opportunity (Supermarket News)
05/29/09 — Women Spend Two Years of Their Life Thinking of Food (Softpedia)

CONSUMERS/AFRICAN-AMERICANS  
07/16/09 — CDC: African-Americans top obesity list (Food Navigator)
07/01/09 — How Coke Is Targeting Black Consumers (Adage.com)
06/01/09 — Smart marketers will recognize the changing African American demographics in America today (QSR Magazine)
05/11/09 — Black buying power to grow despite economic woes (St. Louis American)

CONSUMERS/HISPANIC AMERICANS
08/17/09 — Innovation Key to Meeting Needs of Latino Shoppers (Progressive Grocers)
08/12/09 — Are Hispanic Consumers a Cure for Recession Blues? (Progressive Grocer)
08/10/09 — Wal-Mart Debuts Club Store for Hispanics (Supermarket News)
07/21/09 — Report: Fewer Mexicans Entering U.S. (USA Today)
07/15/09 — Mintel: Hispanic Consumers Avoided Finance-Related Lifestyle Changes (Supermarket News)
07/02/09 — U.S. Latinos Flock to the Web (Brandweek)
06/03/09 — Study: Hispanics are Good Ad Targets in Downturn (Brandweek)
06/01/09 — Hispanic children in US at greater risk for obesity than other ethnic/racial groups (7th Space)

CONSUMERS/KIDS & TEENS     
08/25/09 — American Teens Weigh in on What ‘Healthy’ Means (Progressive Grocer)
08/05/09 — Kids Are Well Aware Which Foods Are Healthy, Finds Technomic (PR-inside)
08/04/09 — Study Says Parents Worried About Kids’ After-School Snacks (Progressive Grocer)
07/27/09 — More Dairy, Calcium in Childhood Could Mean Longer Life (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
07/23/09 — FCC is ready to stomp on commercialization geared towards children (Tomsguide.com)
07/23/09 — South Carolina case looks on child obesity as child abuse. But is it? (USA Today)
07/22/09 — Study: Overweight kids are more responsive to branded foods (Food Navigator)
08/21/09 — Study: Kids’ Menus Lack Variety, Healthful Options (Pizza Quarterly)
07/10/09 — Drexel U. Study: Many teens wired, caffeinated well past bedtime (Reuters Health)
06/25/09 — Study Refutes Notion that Teens' Media Habits Differ from Adults (Brandweek)
06/03/09 — The Keys to Meeting Youth Wellness Needs? Just Kid Inc. CEO Reveals Answers (Media Post)

CONSUMERS/SENIORS
07/27/09 — Today's Active Seniors are Experiencing Second Middle Age (Brandweek)
07/20/09 — Latest IRI Baby Boomer Report Reveals $50 Billion Growth Opportunity (Business Wire)

Food Safety  
08/25/09 — Editorial: "An appetite for change in food safety" (Grand Rapids Press, MI)
08/13/09 — With IBM's Help, America's Food Safety Back on Front Burner (Miller-McCune.com)
07/27/09 — Contaminated Food: A More Watchful Eye Needed (NPR.org)
07/23/09 — Which is Worse? Germs in our Food or the Antibiotics that Kill Them? (Foodconsumer.org)
07/22/09 — Food Recall? Consumers May Not Get A Clear Picture Of The Process (Science Daily)
07/15/09 — The Next Foodborne Threat? MRSA infections from contaminated meat (Food Poison Journal)
07/12/09 — AMI Poll: Consumers Need More Knowledge on Meat, Poultry Safety (Progressive Grocer)
07/07/09 — Obama administration takes action on food safety (Reuters.com)
06/24/09 — Survey: Less Than 20% of Consumers Trust Food They Buy Is Safe and Healthy (PR Newswire)
06/09/09 — Editorial: Congress needs to empower FDA to protect our food (Belleville News Democrat, IL)
05/15/09 — Food Companies Placing Onus for Safety on Consumers (CNBC.com)

FOOD SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCT INNOVATION
08/26/09 — Unilever Solution: Fighting Climate Change With Warm Ice Cream (Environmental Leader)
06/23/09 — Taste psychologist maps 'dialects' of flavor preference (Food Navigator)
05/27/09 — U. of Wisc. Team's Nutritious, mouse-eared waffle heads to IFT finals (U. of Wisc. News)

Health & WELLNESS  
08/27/09 — Probiotics: Better Off Dead? (US News & World Report)
08/27/09 — Organic food: Behind the hype (ABC 6, Boise, Idaho)
08/25/09 — Stop eating so much sugar, American Heart Assn. says (Los Angeles Times)
08/25/09 — Kelly Brownell: America may be souring on love affair with over-processed...fatty food (New Haven Independent, CT)
08/25/09 — Feeling the Pinch, Fewer Consumers Can Afford Healthy Food Options (Business Wire)
08/23/09 — Wellness Demand, Health Science Driving Functional Foods Market Growth (Progressive Grocer)
08/20/09 — Marketers Answer Call to Eliminate High-Fructose Corn Syrup (Adage.com)
08/20/09 — Report: Consumers devour nutrient-spiked food, drinks (MSNBC)
08/21/09 — ‘Unknown’ cholesterol in processed food poses big heart health risk (Food Navigator)
08/19/09 — High-Fiber Foods May Be Easier to Stomach This Time Around (Wall Street Journal)
08/19/09 — Behavioral nutrition is one weapon in obesity fight (bnd.com)
08/18/09 — Folic Acid: Mandatory Fortification May Be Unnecessary (Science Daily)
08/18/09 — New Research Shows Antioxidants Abound in Cereals, Popcorn, Whole-Grain Snacks (Health.com)
08/13/09 — Chocolate cuts death rate in heart attack survivors (Asia One News)
08/13/09 — How consumers approach functional foods: Survey (Food Navigator)
08/12/09 — Do high-fat diets make us stupid and lazy (EurekAlert.org)
08/12/09 — Artificial Sweeteners Not Linked to Cancer (Food Navigator)
08/11/09 — Two glasses of fruit juice or carbonated drink each day may cause long-term liver damage (Daily Mail, UK)
08/11/09 — Optimists live longer, healthier lives, women's study shows (Foodconsumer.org)
08/10/09 — Food manufacturers introduce new front-of-pack logo to convey healthy choices (AFN)
08/05/09 — Friendship Influences Eating Behavior, Particularly When Friends Are Overweight (Science Daily)
08/05/09 — Does zero mean zero? Not always with trans fats (ABC Action News)
07/27/09 — Tough love for fat people: Tax their food to pay for healthcare (LA Times)
07/27/09 — Study shows probiotics fight flu symptoms (ABC7, San Francisco)
07/27/09 — Many Americans misunderstand food allergies, finds survey (Food Navigator)
07/24/09 — Ellen Goodman: 'Putting Obesity Out of Business' (Boston Globe)
07/23/09 — Give parents break over gluten-free foods, says nutrition expert (Food Navigator)
07/22/09 — Eating habits in the obese may echo drug addicts' patterns (News Channel 13)
07/22/09 — If you're fat, it's not your fault - says Dr. Barry Sears (7th Space)
07/21/09 — Studies Affirm Value of Healthy Lifestyle (US News & World Report)
07/09/09 — Blame for Obesity, Other Health Woes? Put It on Big Food (Marketing Week)
07/08/09 — Aging population could boost sales of healthy foods (Food Navigator)
07/08/09 — Americans Still Not Doing it for Their Hearts (Progressive Grocer)
07/06/09 — US consumers think natural is greener than organic, says survey (Food Navigator)
07/05/09 — More Evidence That Caffeine Can Jolt Memory (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
07/02/09 — Kellogg banking on fiber as next consumer craze (Detroit News)

MARKETING*
08/27/09 — Brand Players Should Be Wary Of Store Brand Growth (TheStreet.com)
08/25/09 — Word-of-Mouth Gains Volume (Brandweek)
08/12/09 — Peel n' Taste, the New Scratch n' Sniff (The Pitch)
08/11/09 — What's in a brand name?, well everything (Televisionpoint.com)
08/03/09 — As a Term, ‘Green’ a Best-Seller, But at What Cost? (Environmental Leader)
07/20/09 — Taste sensation: Ads work better if all senses are involved (Eurekalert.org)
07/14/09 — The Pros and Cons of Co-Branding (CIO Today)
07/13/09 — Study: Interactive Marketing to Hit $55 Billion by 2014 (Marketing Vox)
07/13/09 — Subliminal messages fail to control behavior (Canada.com)
06/25/09 — More marketers connect with consumers through mobile apps (USA Today)

NANOTECHNOLOGY
08/19/09 — Safe approach to nanotechnology: Boiling up zinc oxide nanorods without toxic solvents (Physorg.com)
07/07/09 — Defining Nanotech: Size Does Matter (Food Navigator)
06/21/09 — Study Says Most U.S. families Buy Organic (Progressive Grocer)
06/08/09 — At IFT: Nanoscience to boost food safety, quality and shelf life (Food Navigator)
05/17/09 — Consumer groups sound the alarm over nanotechnology (Palm Beach Post)

PACKAGING
08/10/09 — Marketers That Shrank Products - Though Not Prices - Start to Upsize (Ad Age)
07/21/09 — Food Industry Continues Move to Sustainable Packaging (Environmental Leader)
07/16/09 — Demand grows for 'intelligent' packaging (Packaging Magazine)
07/08/09 — Study: Americans Less Worried about Wasteful Packaging (Progressive Grocer)

RESTAURANTS & INSTITUTIONS*  
08/17/09 — Technomic: Opportunities in consumer catering, especially for restaurants (Press Release)
07/20/09 — NPD Reports U.S. Restaurant Traffic Decline Steepest in 28 Years (Earth Times)
06/10/09 — U.S. chain menus could soon start counting calories (Reuters.com)
06/03/09 — The real 'fast-food nation'? Not U.S., survey says (USA Today)
05/27/09 — NPD Finds Today’s Kids Taking a Different Approach to Restaurant Meals (Business Wire)
05/26/09 — Researcher Says Fast Food Makes Kids Stupid (Eco Child's Play)
05/22/09 — Technomic: Consumers want more value from the left side of menu (Chain Leader)

RETAIL/SUPERMARKETS/C-STORES
08/19/09 — Survey: 70% of Retailers Optimistic for 2010 (Progressive Grocer)
07/26/09 — Stores' nutrition ratings add clutter to shoppers' brains (Detroit Free Press)
07/09/09 — NPD Survey: Retailers' Private Label Programs Take Off (Brandweek)
07/01/09 — Store Magazine's Top 100 Report: The Nation's Retail Power Players (Stores.org)
06/25/09 — Nielsen Research: Supermarket Prices Are Still Creeping Up (Brandweek)
06/24/09 — Retailers Raising The Bar For Store Brands (Progressive Grocer)
06/22/09 — Retailers Don't Need to Fear Younger Generations (Supermarket News)
06/10/09 — Study Says Retailers Hold Balance of Power (Progressive Grocer)

SALT/SODIUM  
08/24/09 — Taste question mark hangs over low-salt products (AusFoodNews.com)
08/24/09 — Is lowering sodium a Campbell's gamble? (Kentucky Post)
08/13/09 — Mintel: Sodium is the Next Trans Fat (Supermarket News)
08/12/09 — Why MSG allergy is fake science (The Guardian, UK)
07/28/09 — CSPI's Jacobson: Salt is "single deadliest ingredient in the food supply" (Examiner.com)
07/23/09 — Unsafe Sodium Levels at Denny’s Prompt Class Action Lawsuit (CSPI Newsroom)
07/02/09 — MSG hangs on after decades of demonization (MSNBC.msn.com)
06/24/09 — Are Cheerios too high in salt to be a healthy baby snack? (Vancouver Sun)
06/15/09 — Push to cut salt would shake up food industry (San Francisco Chronicle)
06/01/09 — New findings on salty taste may inspire ways to trick the tongue (Chemical & Engineering News)
05/29/09 — Vinegar could be used for salt reduction (Food Navigator)
05/11/09 — Salt Institute Says Food Alarmists Hurt Important Nutrient (eMaxHealth)

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