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Free Standing Insert (FSI) coupon
activity increased 8% during 2009 versus the previous
year to more than 272 billion coupons dropped, according
to Marx Promotion Intelligence, a division of TNS Media
Intelligence. FSI coupon support was included as part
of 388 new product introductions during this period,
up from 334 during 2008. Full
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About
12% of football viewers plan to spend more on food while
watching the NFL playoffs and The Big Game than
in previous years, while 78% plan to spend the same
amount, according to the Supervalu Snack Down Survey
conducted by Opinion Research Corporation. Some 87%
frequent supermarkets to buy their snacks, foods and
ingredients for football game parties. Full
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Five
of Auntie Anne's top 10 performing locations in 2009
were in airport terminals, reported CNNMoney.com.
Meanwhile, sales
at Wolfgang Puck Worldwide's airport units were "trending
up" at the end of the year, while fine dining was still
down, stated president Joe Essa. Airport restaurants
are registering increased gains due to their presence
past airport security and airlines reducing meal service,
stated Anthony Joseph, president of Concessions  International,
a management company that runs Wendy's and Panda Express
airport locations. Full
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Hopco
Foodservice Marketing acquired TW Wilson and Son
(TWW&S). TWW&S markets 49 brands, including Kellogg's,
Campbell's, Barber Foods, Jennie-O and Tampa Maid Foods,
reported MyIDAccess. Full
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In response to a recent Daily Brief
survey, "If a food tests positive for an indicator
organism, such as Listeria, is it a "reportable food"
under the FDA Reportable Food Registry," 53% voted
Yes, 18% voted No, 22% voted I Would Like To Know and
8% voted Not Sure.
International News
 Nestle
SA is seeking acquisitions in emerging markets, calling
them a "priority," and
stated it ruled out bidding for Cadbury Plc because
its own confectionery unit is big enough, according
to CFO Jim Singh. Nestle may also consider "small,
bolt-on" purchases to expand its chocolate business,
the executive stated, reported Bloomberg.com.
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Some 75% of UK consumers
would welcome carbon footprint labels on food products,
according to research from the Newcastle Business School,
reported Beverage Daily. Full
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Health News
Daily
consumption of Concord grape juice may enhance memory
in older people with mild
impairment in brain function, according to research
published in the British Journal of Nutrition,
reported Beverage Daily. Full
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Washington News
USDA made more than $175 million
in disaster payments to America's
livestock producers after implementing two new programs
in 2009. Full
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Bao Ding Seafood initiated a voluntary
recall of its Boiled Horse Mackerel because it has
the potential to be contaminated with clostridium botulinum.
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Market News
Wholesalers are working with retailers
to adjust ad schedules after
freezing weather in Florida interrupted the harvest
season. Commodities such as berries, citrus and greens
from the Southeast were slated for promotion, but now
have supply questions. Retail ads may go more heavily
toward Texas citrus instead of Florida citrus, or California
berries instead of Florida strawberries, to redirect
commodity promotions, reported The Packer Online.
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of reporting an adverse event through RFR.
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Northwest
U.S. farmers are encountering overseas shipping problems
due to a "severe" shortage of shipping containers,
according to OregonLive.com. Full
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