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..::ABOVE THE FOLD::..

... from the saibl Business Forum

Companies Amendment Bill Almost There
It seems as though progress has finally been made on a recent amendment to the 2008 Companies Act. For nearly two years the implementation of the act has been delayed in anticipation of a raft of changes.
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..::FOOD INDUSTRY NEWS::..

U.K. shoppers embrace local food
The Wall Street Journal
Grocery chains in the U.K. said sales of locally grown food are increasing, and research indicates 44% of shoppers are buying more local food compared with five years ago. Read More >>>

Australia responds to changes in U.S. food rules
Supply Chain Review
Food makers in Australia that wish to export to the U.S. must meet more stringent standards from the FDA. Read More >>>

Gluten-free takes center stage at Natural Products Expo West
Smart Blog on Restaurants
Gluten-free products were top-of-mind for many food and restaurant companies. Read More >>>

Roche Bros. launches a call-in delivery service
Progressive Grocer
Roche Bros., with 18 stores in Massachusetts under the Roche Bros. and Sudbury Farms names, started a delivery service allowing shoppers to order by phone. Read More >>>

Report shows a mixed perception of loyalty programs
Progressive Grocer
According to research by ACI Worldwide, 81% of Americans enrolled in a retail loyalty program don't know its benefits, and only 27% have received a reward that made them feel valued. Read More >>>

Customers crave smaller sweet treats
MSNBC Today Food
Consumers looking for a taste of something sweet without sitting down to a full-blown dessert are getting more options. Read More >>>

PepsiCo unveils a bottle of 100% plant material
The Wall Street Journal
PepsiCo introduced a bottle that looks and feels like a traditional bottle but is made entirely from plant material. Read More >>>

..::WINE NEWS::..

New York nixes a proposal to sell wine in groceries
Eyewitness News
The governor and lawmakers in New York state rejected a plan to allow grocers to sell wine. Some legislators said the change would harm liquor stores and encourage underage drinking. Read More >>>

U.S. wine market is most lucrative
Wines & Vines
Experts examine imports/exports to show producers the path to profitability. The US is "by far the most lucrative wine market in the world" ... and that's both a blessing and a curse. Read More >>>

U.S. surpasses France to become largest wine consumers in the world
The Independent
According to a report released Tuesday by wine industry consultants Gomberg, Fredrikson & Associates, the US shipped nearly 330 million cases of wine last year, up two percent from 2009 to break industry records. Read More >>>

Sustainability: What South Africa offers
South African Wine
Going green is the sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll of the 21st century. Yet while many companies talk about going green, little is really done in an effort to keep up an environmentally responsible attitude on a daily basis. Read More >>>