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Blogger Wonders: What's left to eat (safely) 8/11/09 column by Dawn Ellis-Lopez (pictured), Examiner.com: Anyone who has ever gone on a specialized diet knows the stress and difficulty that comes just from trying to find something that won't kill you in the short run, but we're finding more and more that everyday foods are going probably going to kill us in the long run. The problem is complex and persnickety. On one hand, we have the food industry over here, talking about how they've had to embrace all kinds of innovations and technological marvels in order to feed our insatiable appetites, but those very appetites were created by a focused drive to increase sales through making food less filling - leaving us with the impulse to eat even more. But all of those "innovations" have changed the nature of the food we consume. Genetic modifications, pesticides, herbicides, chemical treatment through processing, and insufficient oversight endanger all that we hold tasty, and mostly because of money. Read more.

NUGGETS FOR NOGGINS' My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition. Indira Gandhi (1917 - 1984)

ON THE RECORD If the health of our children is being threatened or there is a compounding negative affect to the environment by our current foods, it won’t help to overturn the apple cart. It is the food companies that feed us and employ a huge work force. It is an industry which should be supported. Winston Riley, founder, Ecological Food Manufacturers Association, quoted 9/14/09, Food Processing.

Rosenfeld setting 'delicious' goals at Kraft USA Today- CEO Irene Rosenfeld [pictured] will address the World Business Forum in New York on Oct. 7 and tell executives how she led Kraft Foods through "transitional change" when it became a giant company in its own right after its 2007 spinoff from Altria Group ... [Acquiring Cadbury] is a logical next step in our transformation toward a high-growth, higher-margin company," says Rosenfeld ... "to create a global powerhouse in snacks, confectionary and quick meals..." Link.

Moms Use Facebook, Twitter, Blogs More Than Average Adults

Progressive Grocer- Not surprisingly, moms frequently share experiences and information, and say other peoples’ opinions influence their purchases. Nine out of ten (93.6 percent) mothers regularly or occasionally seek the advice of others before buying a service or product, according to the survey. Link.

Latest IRI Study Finds Deal-Seeking Consumers Still Turning to Private Label
Private Label Growth in Every Channel, with Grocery, Drug and Dollar Stores Leading the Charge
Business Wire- Today, the economy is showing glimmers of stabilizing, energy prices have receded, and food prices are increasing at a much slower rate, but the growth of private brands continues, creating strong opportunities for retailers and serving as a cautionary tale for manufacturers ..... “The popularity of private brands will continue as a result of several factors,” says IRI Consulting and Innovation President Thom Blischok. Link.

Proposed sugar tax poses difficulty for junk food consumers
The average American devours two to three pounds of sugar a week. A tax on sugar is literally a penalty on the American culture of excess
U. of Wisconsin Daily Cardinal- Soda aficionados, next time you go grocery shopping, be sure to get enough of them, at least for the rest of the year. A panel of researchers and policy makers are advocating for a penny per ounce tax on all sugary beverages, including not only soda, but also energy drinks, many juices and ice teas. President Obama has said it’s worth considering. If the proposal becomes law, you’ll end up paying 50% more for your 12-pack refrigerator case of Mountain Dew. Link.

Food Marketing Institute Revamps Recall Portal
Will now make it easier to convey information that needs to be conveyed in the unfortunate event of a recall or a withdrawal
Supermarket News- Food Marketing Institute is scheduled to unveil today a revamped version of its online recall portal, dubbed Rapid Recall Exchange, that it hopes will facilitate the dissemination of recall information ... The new version has been in test since late last month after improvements based on consultation with users ... FMI is promoting a free trial sign-up period through Oct. 30 that allows users to test the system through the end of the year. Link.

Product Review: Kellogg's Low Fat Granola with Raisins
The reviewer's conclusion: "Probably not as good for you as it pretends to be. And that's a good thing"
Denver Westword- What isn't in this stuff? There's whole oats and whole grain wheat, some of it fused together in random wads, like meteorites collecting fragments during the trip through space, other parts shattered into jagged fragments. Add raisins, almonds and rice and the results resemble an explosion at Whole Foods. Oh, the humanity. Link.

The tax code shouldn't be used to punish people for the food they choose because some activist groups and government regulators don't approve of consumers' choices. Taxing soda is just an example of the paternalistic politics that thinks that decisions about what to eat and drink are better left to Washington politicians instead of us.
9/21/09 comment in the Baltimore Sun by J. Justin Wilson, Center for Consumer Freedom.

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.

New Research Finds Most African American Women with Lactose Intolerance Manage Their Condition by Limiting or Avoiding Dairy
A new Lactose Intolerance in Multicultural Communities Survey sponsored by the Lactaid Brand found that 78 percent of African American women reduce the amount of milk or dairy in their diet as a way to manage their lactose intolerance. Yet, 48 percent of African American women who have lactose intolerance worry the condition keeps them from consuming important nutrients, such as calcium and vitamins A and D. Despite their concerns, only 16 percent have talked to a health care professional about lactose intolerance. The study found that half of African American women are unsure about what foods are safe to eat without triggering symptoms and 12 percent remove dairy from their diet completely as a way to control their lactose intolerance. This is concerning as dairy foods and beverages contain essential nutrients that are important for a healthy lifestyle.
9/21/09 press release. Read more.

Subway Set to Overtake McD's in Omnipresence
Eclipsing Golden Arches Locations Inevitable; Beating Its Sales Unlikely ... Move over Ronald: Jared is taking over the world. In the next few months, Subway will become the world's largest fast-food chain in terms of locations. With 31,771 at press time and expecting to pass 31,800 this week, Subway is racing towards McDonald's 32,158 total restaurants. In overall sales, however, the Golden Arches are still light years ahead.
9/21/09 article by Emily Bryson York, Adage.com. Read more.

Editorial: Soda tax will curtail obesity, bolster health care
Under the contentious proposed tax on soft drinks, a can of soda might cost more than that crumpled dollar bill in your pocket. The tax, which has yet to make its way through Congress, on sugary soft drinks won’t be limited to soda pop, however. Energy drinks, sports beverages, juices and iced-tea will be taxed, as well, according to The New York Times. Diet sodas are exempt from the tax despite their potentially harmful artificial sweeteners. As Americans, we’re somewhat accustomed to governmental regulation of what goes into our bodies. Cigarettes and alcohol are far from healthy — we’ve known that for decades. The causes behind obesity are complex and diverse. The tax sure isn’t a magic fix for swelling obesity rates. But who said it was supposed to be? The tax probably won’t be enough to deter the steadfast soda lover. Yet it might be enough to persuade an addict to cut down by a can or two a day.
9/21/09 commentary by University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News. Read more.

Product Review: AOL Food Editors Choose Boar's Head Delicatessen Style Mustard
In a mustard taste test conducted by AOL Food, Boar's Head Delicatessen Style Mustard was voted as best in category for deli/brown mustard. Choosing from more than five dozen varieties, all nationally available in supermarkets for less than $3.99, reviewers from AOL Food, http://food.aol.com, selected Boar's Head as their favorite deli/brown mustard. AOL Food gave the following review: "There were audible gasps and mmmms from tasters as they dipped into this full-bodied, grainy mustard. White wine and horseradish pair up to propel an artfully balanced nip and tang strong enough to assert its presence on a hearty sandwich, and complementary to all ingredients." Said one, "This is how mustard is supposed to taste.'" Other categories included yellow, honey, Dijon, hot, and overall favorite. Twenty-one brands were voted either a favorite or a runner up.
9/21/09 press release. Read more.

Company News     
CLOROX CO.: Hidden Valley Announces Fourth Annual Love Your Veggies School Grant Program
In partnership with School Nutrition Foundation, the Love Your Veggies grant program aims to help schools fund the implementation of fresh fruit and vegetable education programs in the lunchroom and in the classroom.
CONAGRA FOODS: New Grocery Cart Laptop Desk Helps Conagra Reps-Distributors
A new Laptop Desk for grocery and shopping carts is in use by Conagra Foods Wal-Mart Team to help sales reps and distributors use their portable laptops more efficiently at job sites.
Fresh Del Monte lands taste award
The group has been recognised for the quality of its Gold Extra Sweet Pineapple product by the International Taste and Quality Institute.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. Launches iPhone App
"The way our customers shop with us is changing, and we want to be as accessible and convenient as possible for them. With this app, sending a thank you gift to clients following a meeting can be done on your way out the door," said Yvo Smit, VP of Restaurant & Retail, Ghirardelli.
Kraft Foods boss tests water over Cadbury deal
The chief executive of US giant Kraft will sound out major shareholders in London this week over its potential takeover of Dairy Milk maker Cadbury. 
Nestlé Purina PetCare promotes two senior marketing executives
John Vella, vice president for marketing of cat food and pet snacks, while Steven Crimmins, vice president for marketing dog foods, has been appointed vice president and chief marketing officer for U.S. pet foods.
TGI FRIDAY'S: TGIF's Very Friendly Online Promotion
What happens when a social media strategy takes off faster than expected? TGI Friday's found out this month when, after just six days of media support, its new marketing character, Woody, achieved a Facebook promotional goal expected to occur over almost 30 days.

Miscellaneous News  
INDUSTRY: Dairy Industry Signs 'Agenda For Action'
Signed by seven organizations on behalf of the world's dairy associations and companies, the Global Dairy Agenda for Action is an industry pledge to reduce carbon emissions.
PACKAGING: US demand for plastic packaging will continue to outpace paper
US demand for plastic packaging will continue to outpace paper in markets where they compete, albeit more slowly as applications mature.
RECALL: Garden-Fresh Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk in 16-Ounce Archer Farms Potato Salad
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. of Wisconsin is recalling 16-ounce containers of Archer Farms Potato Salad with an expiration date of 10/04/2009 because they may contain undeclared milk allergens.
RETAIL: Walmart Gets Its Game On
Walmart ushered in football season this month with a reprisal of its annual "Game Time" merchandising program. The retailer's "Game Time" logo is used on ceiling banners, endcaps, dump bins, in-line headers for sports-related apparel and brand-supplied pallets merchandising food and beverages. 

States News  
COLORADO: Got Organic Milk? Boulder School Kids Go to the Head of the Class!
Organic Valley Family of Farms, the nation's largest cooperative of organic farmers, and the Boulder Valley School District announced that Organic Valley is now the official milk supplier for the 28,000-student school district.
IOWA: Tyson Reaches Hog Agreement With State of Iowa
Tyson Foods agrees that Iowa farmers who raise hogs for the company have the right to form associations, and review and disclose production contracts. 
MARYLAND: Baltimore Starts Trans Fat Prohibition
All Baltimore City food establishments will be prohibited from serving and selling foods, which are not prepackaged, that contain 0.5 grams or greater of trans fat.
MINNESOTA: Newcomers in the Twin Cities grocery wars are taking market share from longtime leaders
It's war at the checkout counter. The Twin Cities grocery market is changing, creating a bonanza for shoppers — new stores, more choices, hotter bargains — and a fight-or-die urgency among local grocers.
NORTH CAROLINA: Malt-O-Meal Co. Grand Opening in Asheboro
Minneapolis-based Malt-O-Meal Company, the nation's largest family owned cereal manufacturer, announces the grand opening of its newest production facility in Asheboro, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

WORLD News  
ARGENTINA: Kraft workers’ struggle in Argentina
The Argentine workers have been utilizing social networking sites such as Facebook and YouTube to disseminate information about their struggle.
INDIA: 'GM or no GM food: Let buyers choose'
Campaigns against genetically modified (GM) food are gearing up in India with various social and consumer groups uniting against it. Organizations like Grahak Panchayat and Greenpeace India have recently started mass movements.
UNITED KINGDOM: Honest Food labelling move from retailers praised by NFU
The NFU is pleased that Tesco and Morrison's have signed up to the Conservatives' Honest Food campaign aimed at letting consumers know where the food they are buying is reared and sourced. 

CONSUMER BEHAVIOR/RESEARCH/trends     
09/16/09 — Wegmans Survey: Shoppers Want Easy, Healthy and Affordable Meals (Wegmans)
09/15/09 — Gen Y forces retailers to keep up with technology, new stuff (USA Today)
09/14/09 — Report: Consumers crave premium burgers (Boston Globe)
09/10/09 — Study: Online Shoppers Trust Customer Reviews More than Friends (Progressive Grocer)
09/10/09 — Mintel Beauty Innovation finds `beauty foods` growing in popularity (Reuters.com)
09/10/09 — Appetite grows for fun food innovations, experts say at Prepared Foods Magazine Conference (Palm Beach Post)
09/10/09 — Like Seat Belts ... Should Family Meals Be Mandated? (Pysche Central)
09/07/09 — In the Future, Your Kids Won’t Shop the Way You Do (Progressive Grocer)
09/04/09 — Top Consumer Trends: Trust, Control ... Playfulness? (Marketing Daily)
09/03/09 — Whole Foods Survey: Shoppers Eating More Meals at Home (PR Newswire)
08/31/09 — Consumer Reports: Store Brand Food Can Be Superior To Big Name Brands (Fox Business)
08/31/09 — NPD Research Reveals Snacking is on the Rise (Progressive Grocer)
08/27/09 — New Research: Convenience Makes a Comeback (Brandweek)
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)
08/27/09 — Recession Has Affected Shopper Mix in Stores: Report (Progressive Grocer)
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)

CONSUMERS/AFRICAN-AMERICANS  
09/19/09 — Pepsi Program Targets African-American Moms (Brandweek)
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
09/18/09 — A Deeper Drill-Down Into the US Hispanic Market (Mediapost.com)
09/08/09 — Hispanic Consumers: Upscale and Growing! (Progressive Grocer)
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
09/16/09 — Study finds marketing opportunities with older consumers (The Packer)
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  
09/21/09 — Study: U.S. food facilities flunk record-keeping test (DC Velocity)
09/09/09 — Most Likely U.S. Voters Want Stronger Food Safety Rules: Poll (Progressive Grocer)
09/08/09 — FDA Launches Food Safety Initiative (Med Page Today)
09/04/09 — Nearly a third of Americans ‘very or extremely’ worried about food safety (Food Navigator)
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)

Health & WELLNESS  
09/18/09 — ‘Gut friendly’ pizza – coming to a neighborhood near you (Food Navigator)
09/18/09 — Unhealthy U.S. Diets Prompt More Calls For Reform (Reuters.com)
09/16/09 — Meat additives not linked to brain tumors: Study (Food Navigator)
09/15/09 — Research Update: Junk food makes you eat more (Telegraph of London, UK)
09/15/09 — Organic’s crunch: Once high-flying firms face three big threats to growth (Christian Science Monitor)
09/14/09 — Putting the Function in Beverages (Natural Insider)
09/14/09 — Organic foods are now ‘mainstream’, says USDA (Food Navigator)
09/14/09 — Datamonitor: How to keep the omega-3 health halo (Nutra Ingredients)
09/11/09 — French study says organic food is healthier (Food Navigator)
09/08/09 — Eating cereal can reduce childhood obesity, study claims (Food Navigator)
09/08/09 — Big Food’s “Smart Choices” Label Raises Eyebrows at FDA (Grist.org)
09/08/09 — Acrylamide: The consumer health scare that isn’t (Food Navigator)
09/04/09 — Americans Don’t Know They’re unhealthy, says Mintel (Food Navigator)
09/04/09 — Study: Late-night snacks could pack on the pounds (Reuters.com)
09/04/09 — U. of Illinois Researcher Petitions to Ban Trans Fats in the Diet (Health Jockey)
09/03/09 — Research shows US consumers ‘unaware of acrylamide’ (Food Navigator)
09/02/09 — Expert panel says Sucralose safety Evidence is ‘scientifically sound’ (Food Navigator)
09/02/09 — Sixty percent of adults can't digest milk (USA Today)
09/02/09 — Too Much Government Makes Us Sick (Action Institute)
08/31/09 — Mintel: Energy Drinks Not Likely to Be Healthy Anytime Soon (QSR Magazine)
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)

MARKETING
09/09/09 — How Visual Merchandising Can Help Boost Supermarket Spending (Progressive Grocer)
09/03/09 — Study: Social Net Branding Fails to Sway Women (Brandweek)
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
09/14/09 — Revealed: The secrets of successful food packaging (Confectionery News)
09/08/09 — The Rise of Sustainable Packaging (Food Product Design)
08/31/09 — Food "Tattoos" an Alternative to Labels for Identifying Fruit (Fresh Plaza)
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)

R&D/FOOD SCIENCE
09/08/09 — Is any publicity good publicity for food science? (Food Navigator)
09/03/09 — Mom Site Targets Kraft; Artificial colors not for some but for U.S. (Examiner.com)
08/28/09 — Research studies: "Inconclusive" Doesn't Mean "Unscientific" (Nutrition Data)

RESTAURANTS & INSTITUTIONS
09/17/09 — Technomic gives downbeat outlook for restaurants (Nation's Restaurant News)

SALT/SODIUM  
09/15/09 — Canadian Study Says Voluntary action on sodium by Industry is not enough (Food Navigator)
09/12/09 — Lowering sodium consumption could save 18 billion annually in health costs (Science Centric)
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)

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