December 28, 2012 | News for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry |
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Company Watch | | |
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- Mini-mystery surrounds Coke's inventor
Coca-Cola has been using images of the soft drink's robust, bearded inventor to boost sales, but now someone purports to have a photo of the pharmacist who created the formula that shows he was actually small and kind of balding. The company says its photo is an accurate depiction of inventor Doc Pemberton, culled with the help of his relatives. The Wall Street Journal
(12/27)
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- Hidden retail trends for 2013
MomPopolies and Glocalism are among two of next year's trends that retail marketers may miss, according to a report from Colloquy on under-the-radar trends reshaping consumer behavior. MomPopolies are local establishments that engage consumers as well or better than national brands, while Glocalism is the concept that distant happenings can affect local business. Progressive Grocer
(12/27)
- Healthfulness dominates predictions of 2013 food-product trends
Food manufacturers can expect rising commodity prices and an increased focus by lawmakers on salt, fat and sugar levels as obesity continues to climb in 2013, Leatherhead Food Research predicts. An overall trend toward health and wellness is expected to provide growth areas in natural foods, functional foods, low-fat and low-sugar food products, Fair Trade products and food products with health benefits specifically geared for seniors, Leatherhead predicts. FoodManufacture.co.uk (U.K.)
(12/27)
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Retail Spotlight | | |
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- Grocery stores launch New Year's Eve promotions
Retailers have begun rolling out New Year's promotions, including one from Giant Eagle that offers "New Year's Eve Good Luck Pretzels" for $4.99 each. H-E-B of San Antonio is offering a 10% discount on sparkling wine and champagne, while Hy-Vee in Iowa is putting out a circular offering specials on party food such as shrimp, appetizers and beer. Supermarket News
(12/27)
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Cross off registration from your to-do list
The GMA Litigation Conference may not be until February, but manufacturers like The Clorox Company, General Mills, Campbell Soup Company, Del Monte Foods and MOM Brands have already secured their seats.
In addition to the cutting-edge content designed to help you protect your company, the GMA Litigation Conference on Feb. 19-21 in Miami is also the premier networking event for food, beverage and consumer product in-house counsel and private product liability attorneys.
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