No news is good news?

It seems as though the news in the food/health/regulations world is a bit slow these days. Although economic times may be slow and troublesome, we’ll take the lull in regulatory changes as a time to breathe and offer you discounts. Be sure to read the latest LabelCalc news at the bottom of this newsletter to find out what we’re up to and how you can save.

Industry News

Albertson’s Nutrition iQ

In Eagle Idaho Albertsons shoppers are noticing a change around the grocery isle. As part of their “nutrition iQ” program Albertsons is brining attention to healthier products around the store. Products that meet FDA criteria for low saturated fat," "low calorie" and "excellent source fiber" will be color coded to help customers make healthier decisions when grocery shopping. The program is scheduled to be in place in all Albertson’s by the end of February. The goal of the program is to promote overall health and prevent childhood obesity be educating shoppers in the grocery isle.

Read full article:http://www.idahopress.com/news/?id=19490

WILD Predicts 2009’s Flavor Trends

From scanning the list of predicted industry trends for 2009 some trend seem to make perfect sense, like private label – of course consumers will be looking for better value in the current economy. Others are surprising; while 2008 seemed to be a year for innovation and new flavor combinations, 2009 looks like it’s going to be repeating styles of the past. The list includes revolutionizing old favorite comfort foods and heirloom foods. Other more obvious trends include gluten free and health and convenience.

Read full Article: http://www.wildflavors.com/?page_id=B1ABE78A-CF1C-2465-17322A525D4120CD&utm_source=foodprocessing&utm_medium=knowledgecenter&utm_campaign=wild

FoodCalc/LabelCalc News

FoodCalc has Partnered with the California Restaurant Association

With menu labeling regulations popping up all over the country, and nutrition on everyone’s mind, the California Restaurant Association has reached out to FoodCalc to help their members become compliant with menu labeling regulations and customer demand for nutrition information on menus and websites. CRA members will receive 10% off of all MenuCalc purchases.

Read the press release here: http://www.foodcalc.com/pressroom/cra.aspx

New Years Savings

From now until the end of March all new LabelCalc clients will receive 10% off of all purchases. See the LabelCalc homepage for the promo code. If you’re already a LabelCalc customer you can still save by referring a friend through our referral program. Just log into your LabelCalc account and look for the link on your home page that says Get FREE LABELS - Check our Referral Program.

Refer a friend now: http://www.labelcalc.com/Register/Referral.aspx

Read the FoodCalc Blog

FoodCalc CEO, Lucy Needham and Lead Dietitian Alyson Mar discuss the latest happenings in the food industry. Comment on out postings, and read comments from other readers. Email info@foodcalc.com with blogging suggestions.

Go to the FoodCalc Blog: http://foodcalc.blogspot.com/