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Coca-Cola to set sustainable packaging goals in Europe

A joint-venture with a PET recycler will make it possible
October 29, 2012
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The goals include achieving zero waste in its own operations and recycling more packaging than it uses.
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Truth be told

November 7, 2012
By Kevin T. Higgins, Senior Editor
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Lee Marvin had his Dirty Dozen. The Kroger Co. goes eight times further with “Free from 101,” a list of ingredients and food additives it is banishing from its private-label natural products.
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Wine overtakes beer
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Beer loses out to wine and spirits

US beer consumption continues its decline as consumers gravitate toward wine and spirits innovations
October 5, 2012
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US beer consumption continues its decline as consumers gravitate toward wine and spirits innovations.
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Don’t depend on e-commerce sites for accurate product information

While a processor’s product label may provide plenty of nutritional and allergy information, that information often doesn’t find its way to consumer web sites.
November 13, 2012
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A study of the quality of nutritional information taken from product labels to e-commerce websites shows a loss in translation.
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Adapting the supply chain for tomorrow’s food security

Droughts, lagging productivity and food price volatility threaten food security, and the supply chain must react accordingly.
November 13, 2012
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Increases in the number of worldwide middle-class consumers and decreases in the number of companies in the supply chain further complicate worldwide food security.
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IPPE Will Showcase 1,100 Exhibitors
Hostess Brands, maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, to close.

Hostess Brands to Shutter Company in Wake of Strike, Bankruptcy

The company filed a motion to close its business and sell its assets.
November 16, 2012
By Shane O'Halloran
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Hostess Brands will close in the wake of multiple bankruptcies and a worker strike.


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Walmart to Launch Monthly Food Subscription Service

Retail giant to offer 'Goodies Co.' monthly food delivery service
November 26, 2012
By Shane O'Halloran
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Walmart's subscription service has been beta tested in recent months.
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Wine

Rabobank Report Lists Potential High Growth Wine Markets

Report adds four ‘hidden gems’ to list that already includes China, South Korea
November 26, 2012
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While more risky, these markets offer the highest potential for long-term growth
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What's in a label?
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What's in a label?

If it doesn't speak your brand, you've lost sales
November 28, 2012
By Wayne Labs, Senior Technical Editor
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Labeling should create a readily identifiable product image where the consumer says, "Yes!"
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Americans say food production headed in right direction
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Americans say food production headed in right direction

However, widespread misperceptions remain
November 28, 2012
By Shane O'Halloran
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New survey shows the need for dialog despite confidence in how food is grown and raised.
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