 | Junk Food-Addicted Rats Will Starve Rather than Eat Healthy Food
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Study shows how the powerful impact of junk food in altering taste preferences
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Study Finds More Antioxidants in Organic Strawberries
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Organic strawberries had more vitamin C and antioxidants; did not rot as quickly
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Alternative Sweetener Comes Under Fire for Health Claims
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Zero-calorie sweetener Nevella criticized for health claims
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Germany Bans Genetically Modified Corn
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Germany bans GMO corn, claiming it is too dangerous to the environment, but Monsanto expected to sue
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| California Proposes Total Ban on Plastic Grocery Bags
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Proposed legislation would outlaw plastic bags in the state by 2012
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Chocolate Performing Well, Despite the Recession
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Packaged Facts report shows chocolate sales expected to exceed $19 billion
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Egg Recall Investigation Reveals Multiple Violations
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Massive egg recall uncovers disgusting conditions, spotlights hazards of factory farming
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| FDA to Review Genetically Engineered Salmon Issue
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: FDA's Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee will meet in September to discuss sale of genetically modified salmon for human consumption
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Temple Grandin Wins 7 Emmy Awards
Summary: Inspirational story of one of the world’s true animal welfare champions wins Television Academy recognition.
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| Biodegradable SunChips Package Draws Attention for Loud Noise
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Loud biodegradable bags highlight consumer reaction to environmental change
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Increased Prices Not Enough to Deter People from Unhealthy Food
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Education is also key to change consumers' habits
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Recall of Salmonella-Contaminated Eggs Expands
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary:
Salmonella outbreak in eggs have sickened as many as 1,300 people
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Studies Link Pesticides to Several Major Diseases
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Environmental and public health group launches new database to track pesticide-disease links
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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|  | | North American Champion Hot Teas
Issue: SCR - September 2010
Summary:
From cinnamon and cardamom to mint, ginger and rose, the North American Tea Championship Hot Tea Class / Spring Tea competitors showcased an assortment of pleasing flavors for discriminating judges.
“This is the first year we separated the competition from the World Tea Expo and opened it up to all companies in North America that sell tea,” says Kim Jage, executive vice president of World Tea Media, producers of the event. “As a result, while there were many well-known and respected tea companies that took first place, there were also many pleasant surprises.”
Teas from China, India, Japan, South Korea and Sri Lanka were judged in 15 categories. First place winners among the 217 entries are below. Scoring was on a scale from 0-100.* Visit www.worldteaexpo.com/tcwinners for scores and second and third place winners.
Author: By Specialty Coffee Retailer
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| August 17, 2010
Summary:
Price Gap Grows Between Healthy Food and Junk Food
Industry Groups Defend Dietary Supplements
Products with "May Contain" Allergen Labels Often Contaminated
Court Blocks Planting GM Sugar Beets
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| Court Blocks Planting GM Sugar Beets
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Judge rules that genetically modified sugar beets should not be planted until USDA can conduct assessment
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Industry Groups Defend Dietary Supplements
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: More industry representatives issue objections to recent Consumer Reports article critical of supplements
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Price Gap Grows Between Healthy Food and Junk Food
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: All food getting more expensive, but cost of healthy foods is increasing much faster
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Products with "May Contain" Allergen Labels Often Contaminated
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary:
Study finds disturbing amounts of allergens found in products bearing allergen warnings
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Americans Becoming More Honest about their Weight
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Surveys show gap closing between people's actual weight and self-reported weight
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Company Recalls 1 Million Pounds of Beef for E. Coli
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Valley Meat Co. recalled 1.1 million pounds of ground beef after 7 people became ill with E. coli
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Many Dietary Supplements are Contaminated
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Tainted supplements linked to cancer, heart disease and liver or kidney damage
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Taco Bell Salmonella Outbreak Hits 21 States
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Vegetables are the likely source of the contamination in spread of Salmonella
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| BPA Found on Stores' Receipts
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary:
Substantial amounts of chemical found on many stores' receipts, including Whole Foods Market
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| FDA Warns Consumers about Mineral Supplement
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: "Miraculous Mineral Supplement" associated with serious adverse effects
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| NASFT Announces Three New Board Members
Summary: The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc., announced three new members elected to its Board of Directors. They are: William (Pete) Booker III, Smithfield Specialty Foods Group; Natalie King, Stonewall Kitchen and Patricia Lobel, Avenue Gourmet.
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| Reformulated Kombucha Tea Returns to Stores
Summary: Kombucha is back. The fermented tea was pulled from food store shelves in mid-June after it was discovered that numerous brands failed to meet FDA guidelines for alcohol content.
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| Buyer's Best Friend
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary:
Managing wholesale direct orders is increasingly unmanageable. Online ordering system Buyer's Best Friend can help.
SEE Buyers Question Broker Relevence
SEE Emily Duffelmeyer on Changing Relationship with Brokers
Author: By Dan Bolton, Editor, Natural Food Network
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|  | | Buyers Question Broker Relevance
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary:
Competitive pressures on buyers and instant communications have reduced the competitive edge brokers once conferred.
SEE Buyer's Best Friend
SEE Emily Duffelmeyer on Changing Relationship with Brokers
Author: By Dan Bolton, Editor, Natural Food Network
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| Medical Officials Urge Crackdown on Energy Drink Usage in Children
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Many officials expressing concern over energy drinks' effects on growing kids
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| P&G Expands Voluntary Recall of Pet Food Brands
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary: Iams and Eukanuba varieties of pet food recalled for possible salmonella contamination
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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|  | | Closing Corner: Private Label ROI
Issue: NFN29 - Summer 2010 (July/August)
Summary:
Little Rock, Arkansas-based Vestcom is a provider of customized shelf-edge communications and specialized marketing services for the retail industry. Companies like Target, Walgreens and Albertsons rely on Vestcom’s expertise to connect with shoppers, build loyalty, and increase basket size. Here the company shares its insights on maximizing the return on investment in private label natural food products.
Author: By Jeff Weidauer, Vice President Marketing, Vestcom
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| Congressional Support Grows for Deregulating Roundup Ready Alfalfa
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: Proposed loosening of standards regarding genetically engineered alfalfa represents backward step
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Judge Upholds Lawsuit Against Coca-Cola over Vitaminwater Claims
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: Coca-Cola will go to trial over health claims about Vitaminwater despite efforts to dismiss suit
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Kraft Foods Announces Plans to Double Whole Grain Content in Crackers
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: Popular product lines to get increase in whole grain content include Honey Maid, Wheat Thins and Ritz crackers
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| USDA to Review Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: USDA takes up the issue of cinnamon's beneficial effects on diabetes
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| POM Wonderful Sues Coca-Cola
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary:
Coca-Cola sued over pomegranate claims on new Minute Maid product
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Watchdog Takes Ocean Spray to Task
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: Ocean Spray's "Choice" product under fire for being labeled as healthy despite high sugar content
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Cascadian Partners with Zynga to Promote Popular FarmVille Game
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: Cascadian Farm has new marketing tactic in popular Facebook game
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Feline's Pride Recalls Raw Cat Food Products
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: Raw cat food products recalled for salmonella
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Industry Urges FDA to Review Institute of Medicine Omega-3 Study
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: FDA urged to review Omega-3 dietary issues, including possible recommended daily allowances
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| USDA Cracking Down on Olive Oil Labeling
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: New standards will more clearly define use of virgin and extra-virgin labels
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Wheat Bread Sales Surpass White for the First Time
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: Nielsen LabelTrends data shows wheat bread now more popular than white bread
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| OTA Says Dietary Guidelines Need to Take Stronger Stance for Organics
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: Organic Trade Association called on U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services to take stronger stance recommending organics
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Wrigley Loses Class-Action Lawsuit about Health Claims on Gum
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: Company to pay millions to customers over misleading health claims
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| FDA Calls for Limits on Antibiotic Use in Animals
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: Regulators considering ban on certain antibiotics in animal feed
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Mis-labeled Kombucha Pulled from Distribution
Summary: Labeling concerns raised by the Alcohol Tobacco and Tax Trade Bureau due to the volume of alcohol in some Kombucha has led distributors to halt delivery and grocers to pull these products from shelves.
Author: By Natural Food Network
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| OTA Reminds Consumers to Choose Organic to Avoid Synthetic Dyes
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary: CSPI report criticizes synthetic dyes; OTA reminds consumers that organics avoid dyes
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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| Target to Expand Grocery Section
Issue: NFN28 - Spring 2010 (May/June)
Summary:
Target stores to expand grocery offerings, shrink garden department
Author: By Holly Case, Natural Food Network Newsletter Editor
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|  | | Dairy Reinvention
Summary:
The brand-new Dairy Department Reinvention Activation Guide from the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy offers grocery retailers tips and best practices for a successful dairy department reinvention project. Properly implemented, such a project can increase unit sales by up to 3 percent and could grow annual dairy department sales by as much as $1 billion nationally.
Click here to order Dairy Reinvention Activation Guide.
Author: By Dan Bolton, Editor, Natural Food Network
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