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IFDA Recommended Reading: In an editorial today, George Will weighs in on a lawsuit, in which IFDA is engaged, that challenges the legality of recess appointments made to the National Labor Relations Board by President Obama. IFDA is on the management committee of the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, which filed the suit. Full Story

2012 유통 솔루션 컨퍼런스 주제 - 사업 현황 및 재무정보를 어떻게 조직 내에서 효율적으로 공유하는 방법에 대한 워크샵을 수행한다. "Sharing Financial Results with Your Company," a workshop at DSC 2012, will help your understand how best to share out financial information with employees to keep them informed and provide a sense of accountability. Industry leaders Jack Whittier, CFO of Palmer Food Services, Michael Bench, CFO of Jake's Finer Foods, and Peter Mouskondis, president and CEO of Nicholas & Company, will give insights on sharing good news and containing "irrational exuberance," as well as sharing bad news and conveying urgency without creating a sense of panic. The session will also address getting senior managers involved in the planning process, accountability, and the most effective ways to educate employees in the language of finance. You won't find a session like this at any other industry conference. More than 300 companies are already attending. To register for DSC 2012, taking place October 29-31 in Las Vegas, click here.

Distributor News

10월8일 기준으로 미국 평균 디젤 가격은 1갤론 당 4.094$을 나타냈으며, 이는 지난 주 및 작년 대비 오른 가격이다. As of Oct. 8, U.S. average diesel fuel prices were $4.094 per gallon, up 0.015 cents per gallon from a week ago, and up $0.373 from one year ago. Full Story

Operator News

뉴욕 보태니컬 가든은 식음시설 운영을 위한 제안을 업체들에 요청했다. The New York Botanical Garden issued a request for proposals for a foodservice operator at its Bronx location, with a Philly restaurateur and Union Square Hospitality Group submitting a proposal. Currently, the catering firm Abigail Kirsch provides food service at two cafes at the Botanical Garden, reported Crain's New York Business. Full Story (Free Registration Required)

Steak 'n Shake는 중동 시장에 진출하며, 두바이, 아부다비 등지에 약 40개의 업장을 오픈할 예정이다. Steak 'n Shake is heading to the Mideast. The diner-style chain and regional partner Saleh Bin Lahej Group plan to open 40 restaurants starting next year across the United Arab Emirates, a seven-state federation that includes the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is 78-year-old Steak 'n Shake's first foray outside the U.S., reported The Washington Post. Full Story

경기침체 및 소비감소에 따라 지난 5년간 영국의 full-service 식당은 어려운 시기를 가졌다. The Full-Service Restaurants industry in the UK has endured a difficult time during the past five years, according to IBISWorld. The economic downturn has caused many consumers to cut back on discretionary spending such as dining out, trading down to cheaper take-away options or choosing to cook at home instead. Other factors that have put downward pressure on industry growth include several changes in government regulation and policy concerning wage costs, anti-smoking legislation, alcohol tax and food safety laws. This has forced several struggling operators to exit the industry but for some it has presented opportunities to expand operations. Full Story

Yum 브랜드가 3/4분기 실적 발표 시 많은 투자자들이 이익개선 결과를 기대하고 있다. Investors are hoping to see a rebound in profit from operations in China when Yum Brands reports its fiscal third-quarter earnings after the Oct. 9 closing bell, according to The Associated Press. The owner of the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC chains had traditionally gotten a boost from increased Chinese demand, but that streak ended in the second quarter when adjusted operating profit at its Chinese operations fell 4%. The China business had strong sales growth in the quarter, but inflation reduced its profit. Full Story

3분기 Yun 브랜드의 이익은 중국과 미국 시장의 성장으로 23% 증가하였다. Third-quarter profit at Yum Brands rose 23%, thanks to rebounding profit growth in China and strong demand in the U.S. at its Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC chains, according to The Associated Press. Yum expects to open at least 750 new restaurants in China this year, up from its prior forecast of 700 new stores, reported Bloomberg Businessweek. Full Story

Atlanta 공항의 컨세션 업장은 HMS Host에 의해 운영되는데… The opening of some eateries at the Atlanta airport have been delayed months after approval of contracts for new concessions.The delay of concessionaire HMSHost's version of flagship restaurant Ecco in the international terminal was caused by Delta Air Lines' request for an expanded Sky Club lounge in the space, reported Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Full Story

QSR 조사결과에 따르면, 웬디스의 drive-thru 주문시간이 가장 짧은129.75초를 나타냈다. Wendy's was found to have the shortest average service time for drive-thru orders (129.75 seconds) by the 2012 QSR Drive-Thru Study, followed by Taco Bell (149.69 seconds) and regional selection Bojangles (171.61 seconds). Speed did not improve for any chain compared with last year except Wendy's, largely because menu proliferation has possibly increased average service time, according to the SVP of of communications at Wendy's. Burger King also posted the lowest rate of order accuracy at 83% while Chick-fil-A was No. 1 with a 92.4% rate, reported QSR Magazine. Full Story

맥도날드의 약 40% 매출을 차지하는 유럽시장의 활성화를 위해 쿠폰과 패키지 밀을 제공하고 있다. McDonald's is offering coupons and meal deals in Germany, France and neighboring countries as it tries to stabilize its largest market. Europe accounts for approximately 40% of McDonald's revenue and operating profit, but slowing growth on the Continent is dragging down results companywide. As a result, the fast-food chain is quickly ramping up its "value" offerings in the region, reported The Wall Street Journal. Full Story

패스트 푸드 체인은 새로운 식재료 등의 첨가를 통해 까다로운 고객에게 어필하고자 한다. Fast-food chains are hoping to appeal to more sophisticated customers by sprucing up their menus with fancier ingredients such as portabella mushrooms, citrus-herb marinated chicken and pepper bacon. The move is driven by the success of chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread. These "fast casual," where customers still order at a counter but are paying for something up a notch from a burger, fries and a shake, reported The Wall Street Journal. Full Story (WSJ subscription required)

보다 고급 햄버거 체인으로의 변화를 위해 1983년 이후 처음으로 웬디스가 로고를 바꾼다. Wendy's is updating its logo for the first time since 1983, in a move intended to signal its ongoing transformation into a higher-end hamburger chain. The pared down new look features the chain's name in a casual red font against a clean white backdrop. The logo will be part of the new restaurant design that Wendy's is looking to expand to its roughly 6,000 locations in North America, reported The Associated Press. Full Story

힐튼월드와이드는 3가지의 식당 컨셉을 도입하여, 파네라 브래드에서의 먹는 과정, 홀푸드 식당에서의 쇼핑 경험 등이 반영되었으며, 첫 번째 업장이 뉴욕 힐튼에서 Herb n’Kitchen의 이름으로 내년 3월 데뷰한다. Hilton Worldwide has begun pitching three new restaurant concepts that are more akin to eating at Panera Bread or grabbing a meal from a Whole Foods store than a traditional sit-down hotel restaurant. The 2,000-room Hilton New York's first Herb n' Kitchen will make its debut in March. It will offer gourmet food items in a space that gives guests a view of the kitchen, reported USA Today. Full Story

Retail News

황금절 연휴 기간의 중국 리테일 매출 증가는 다소 소폭에 그쳤지만, 수요는 예상보다 높았다. China's retail sales growth slowed during the Golden Week break, but demand was better than expected, and authorities provided a snapshot of increasingly important sources of demand in the world's second-largest economy. The Golden Week holiday at the start of October, when millions of people travel and spend more than usual, brings huge discounts and promotions as retailers battle for market share. Overall retail sales grew 15% during the National Day holiday, which coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival to provide a rare eight-day break. That compared with 17.5% growth last year during a seven-day holiday, reported Reuters. Full Story

슈퍼마켓은 월마트의 소형 점포 전략에 영향을 받을 수 있다. Supermarkets could be hurt by Walmart's smaller stores. A Jefferies analyst compiled a list of cities where Walmart has less than 20% market share in supermarkets. Expanding to those areas, which include San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and New York as well as smaller cities, could "potentially pose significant challenges for Safeway, Supervalu, Ahold and Roundy's," reported The Associated Press. Full Story

페이스북은 일부 리테일과 연계하여 사용자들의 구매 희망리스트 관리 및 구매를 도와주는 서비스를 준비 중이다. Facebook is testing a feature that lets users of the social network create "wishlists" of retail products, laying the groundwork for what some think could be an eventual push into e-commerce. Facebook stated it is working with seven retailers to test the new feature that will allow certain users to flag images of desired products by clicking a special "want" button, reported Reuters. Full Story

월마트는 일부 미국 시장에서 당일 배송 정책을 테스트 하는 중이다. Walmart is testing same-day delivery of general merchandise bought online in a few U.S. markets. The test of the "Walmart To Go" service began in Northern Virginia and Philadelphia earlier this month and expanded to Minneapolis. In San Jose and San Francisco, Walmart already uses its own trucks for online grocery delivery in a pilot that began in 2010, reported Reuters. Full Story

코스트코는 2013년 약 27~30개의 추가 점포 확장 계획을 갖고 있으며, 대부분은 해외시장을 겨냥한다. Costco Wholesale plans to open 27 to 30 new units in fiscal year 2013, representing nearly 5% square-footage growth, which is the fastest pace since 2008, according to Citi Research. The majority of new clubs will be opened in international markets, which, despite costing 20-30% more to build than domestic clubs, can often earn higher returns than U.S. clubs. Last year, Costco opened 16 new units. Full Report

월마트의 소형점포전략에 따라, 2016년까지 500개 소형점포, 12개의 익스프레스 점포를 오픈할 예정이며, 해외 시장은 브라질과 중국에 집중할 예정이다. Walmart is accelerating the expansion of small units, particularly its Neighborhood Market stores. The president of the chain's U.S. division stated that it plans to have 500 Neighborhood Market stores and 12 Express stores by fiscal 2016. In its international business, which accounts for about a quarter of its business, Walmart reiterated that it will be slowing expansion in China and Brazil as it works hard to make those stores more productive, reported USA Today. Full Story

타바스코는 매년 리테일 대상으로 100백만불 이상을 판매하고 있으며, 이는 식당과식자재 유통 매출을 능가하는 수준이다. Tabasco sells about $100 million at retail annually, and somewhat more than that through restaurants and foodservice, according to Packaged Facts' David Sprinkle. Relative newcomer Huy Fong Foods' Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce sriracha sales are less clear, but it does not have the "high-volume chain restaurant penetration." Still, Huy Fong's produces some 20 million bottles a year, reported Chicago Tribune. Full Story (Free Registration Required)

Industry News

허쉬사는 이번 가을에는 공급과잉인 할로윈 제품 보다 계절 캔디에 더 집중할 예정이다. Hershey will put more emphasis on fall candy packaging and less on Halloween-themed wrapping to avoid an oversupply of Halloween products that had to be sharply discounted last year, hurting its profit margins during the busiest period of the year for the candy industry. Candy makers get about 7% of their annual sales during Halloween, according to the National Confectioners Association. Halloween candy sales will rise about 1% to $2.38 billion this year. Hershey has 10 new candies out for this season, including the Halloween-focused Cadbury Screme Egg, a version of the popular candy it sells during Easter, reported The Wall Street Journal. Full Story (WSJ subscription required)

레드불은 내년 3월에 3가지의 신규 플레이버의 음료를 출시 예정이다. 일부 리서처는 이 시장이 5년 내에 약 120억불 이상 성장할 것으로 보고 있다. Red Bull plans to introduce three new flavors to its flagship energy drink in March. The line will be called Red Bull Editions. The move comes at a time of growing competition in the energy drink category, which researcher Mintel projects will grow 86% to nearly $12 billion within five years. The company's VP of marketing also implied that this may be just the beginning of flavor expansion at Red Bull, reported USA Today. Full Story

Companies expected to release sales and earnings this week include: Alcoa, Yum! Brands, Costco Wholesale, NPC, Ruby Tuesday, Cargill, and Safeway.

페이스북이 사용자 10억명을 돌파하였지만, 추가 10억명은 쉽지 않을 것으로 보인다. Facebook crossed the billion-user threshold but where it finds its next billion is a tough question, reported Advertising Age. Facebook's mature markets are saturated. In the U.S., 61% of the 65-and-older population visited Facebook in August, while 87.3% of the 18-to-24 set did, according to ComScore. Growth has slowed to 2% a month. Full Story (Free Registration Required)

사람들이 음식의 개인적 취향을 반영한 맛과 강도에 관심이 높아짐에 따라 소스류 시장이 빠르게 성장하고 있다. Interest in condiments and sauces continues to grow as consumers look to customize the heat or flavor intensity of the foods they regularly enjoy. And though many consumers are willing to explore all types of sensory experiences, they tend to gravitate to a familiar base layered with intriguing flavors. Kraft Foods' Sandwich Shop Mayo line, which debuted in late 2010, consisted of one full-fat variety and three reduced-fat offerings. Earlier this year, three new flavors were added, reported Meat & Poultry. Full Story (Free Registration Required)

UN은 굶주리고 있는 사람에 대한 통계를 10억명에서 8.7억명으로 정정하면서, 좋은 소식은 지난 20년 동안 이 수가 줄고 있다고 전했다. The UN now states its 2009 announcement that 1 billion people in the world were hungry was off-target and that the number is actually more like 870 million, according to The Associated Press. FAO issued its 2012 state of food insecurity report, and its core point was to set the record straight about the number of the world's undernourished people, applying the more accurate data retroactively back to 1990. The good news, FAO stated, is that the number of hungry people has actually been declining steadily, rather than increasing, over the past two decades, although progress has slowed since the 2007-2008 food crises and the global economic downturn, reported Bloomberg Businessweek. Full Story

길어진 우기로 인한 수확량 감소로 잉글랜드 및 웨일 지방에서의 식품 원자재 가격의 상승이 예상되고 있다. Food prices are likely to rise after farmers in England and Wales reported poor harvests due to the rainy summer. Wheat yields fell 14.1% this year on a five-year average to levels last seen in the late 1980s, according to a survey by the National Farmers' Union. The figures have been released after the wettest summer in England and Wales for 100 years, with 14.25in (362mm) of rain falling in June, July and August. The British Retail Consortium has already warned of price "pressures" following the worst drought in 50 years in the U.S. and a heatwave in Russia, reported The Associated Press. Full Story

닐슨의 2012년 시장전망에 따르면… Nielsen expects 2012 holiday spending dollar sales to increase 2.3% and unit sales to remain generally flat (0.1%). Fresh produce is expected to post holiday sales and unit growth of 4.6% and 3.7%, respectively, while traditionally popular holiday food categories including nuts (7.5% dollar growth and 15.1% unit growth) and jams/jellies/spreads (7.1% dollar and 1.1% unit growth expected) could perform well. Coffee will lead all beverages with 10% dollar and 7% unit growth, but bottled water could have above-average dollar (4.4%) and unit (3.8%) growth as well. Full Story

미얀마가 서구 식품과 식당의 진입을 준비하고 있다. Myanmar is preparing for the arrival of Western food companies. PepsiCo recently reached a deal with a local Myanmar company to begin distributing several key brands there, including Pepsi-Cola, after a 15-year absence. Coca-Cola also is planning to re-enter Myanmar after 60 years of waiting. Multinational fast food chains are expected to follow. Myanmar last year and began rolling out economic and political reforms, including the release of many well-known political prisoners, reported The Wall Street Journal. Full Story (WSJ subscription required)

크라프트사는 Breakstone’s의 sour cream과 cottage cheese 사업의 매각을 진행 중이다. Kraft Foods Group is reportedly putting its Breakstone's sour cream and cottage cheese business up for sale, claimed people with knowledge of the situation. The business may be worth about $400 million. Dairy producer Grupo Lala SA of Mexico is claimed to be interested in Breakstone's and Dean Foods' Morningstar, reported Bloomberg.com. Full Story

Meanwhile, 또한 크라프트사는 맥스웰하우스와 Gevalia K-cup coffee pods를 수개월내에 매각할 계획이다. Kraft Foods will sell Maxwell House and Gevalia K-cup single-serve coffee pods compatible with Keurig brewing systems sometime in the next several months. The pods are not licensed by Keurig or affiliated in any way after Keurig parent Green Mountain Coffee Roasters lost patent rights to the K-Cup in September, and the company will not see receive any royalties from the sale of Maxwell House cups. Maxwell House is the third-largest retail coffee brand in the U.S. behind Folgers and Starbucks, according to Euromonitor International, reported Reuters. Full Story

Health News

매일 3잔 이상의 커피를 마시면 녹내장에 걸릴 위험이 높아질 수 있다는 연구결과가 나왔다. Drinking three or more cups of coffee a day is associated with an increased risk of developing glaucoma, U.S. researchers claim. A study from the Channing Division of Network Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found a meta-analysis of the two groups showed participants who drank three cups or more of caffeinated coffee daily were at an increased risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma, compared to those who did not drink coffee, reported UPI. Full Story

심장 질환이 있는 사람은 음주량이 적당할지라도 심장 리듬과 관련한 문제가 야기될 수 있다는 연구결과가 나왔다. People with heart disease who drink, even moderately, may have a slightly increased risk of a common heart rhythm problem, claims a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, reported Reuters. Full Story

레드 와인을 통해 혈압을 낮출 수 있다고 하는데, 이는 알코올 때문이 아니라 함유하는 폴리페놀에 영향을 받을 수 있다고 바르셀로나 대학에서 연구결과를 발표했다. Drinking red wine may help lower blood pressure, but a new study from Spain suggests that alcohol is not the reason. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Barcelona and published last week in Circulation Research, concludes that the blood-pressure-lowering effects of red wine are attributable not to its alcohol content, but to the beneficial chemicals called polyphenols that it contains, even in its nonalcoholic form, reported The New York Times on the web. Full Story (NYT subscription required)

토마토를 통해 발작 위험이 감소될 수 있다는 연구결과가 나왔다. A diet rich in tomatoes may reduce the risk of having a stroke, according to researchers in Finland. A study of 1,031 men, published in the journal Neurology, showed those with the most lycopene in their bloodstream were the least likely to have a stroke, reported BBC News. Full Story

뿌리 작물 중 고구마의 수요가 매년 20% 이상 성장하고 있으며, 연구결과에 따르면다양한 영양 효과도 제시하고 있다. Sweet potatoes are seeing increasing demand and scientific research, especially for nutritious benefits. Sweet potato demand has grown by approximately 20% per year for the past several years, and increasing scientific research done on sweet potatoes has found more nutritious benefits in the root vegetable. "The 'mighty' orange flesh sweet potato is the only major vegetable that contains four nutrients that exceed 10% of the recommended daily amount, according to FDA," stated Charles Walker, executive secretary of the U.S. Sweet Potato Council, reported The Produce News. Full Story

강한 자극적인 맛을 즐기는 사람이 박테리아 감염 등에 대항하기 위한 역량을 보다 많이 확보하고 있다는 연구결과가 나왔다. Supertasters may enjoy health benefits from their ability to taste excessive bitterness, as the increased sensory trait is linked with an increased capacity to fight bacterial respiratory infections by a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Bitter taste receptors were found in the linings of the nasal and sinus cavities, and are involved in activating the immune system's protection against common bacterial infections, reported NBCNews.com. Full Story

항염작용이 강한 폴리페놀을 함유한 브로콜리, 블루베리 등의 슈퍼작물이 일반적인 소화과정을 통하면 체내에 충분히 흡수되지 않을 수 있으며, 이로 인해 슈퍼작물의 효과가 적을 수 있다는 연구결과가 나왔다. Polyphenols, compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties found in 'super foods' such as broccoli, blueberries and whole grains, have academic experts contending that little of these health-giving properties actually make it past the gut. "Polyphenols may well work when cells are exposed to them directly, such as under laboratory conditions, but what needs to be established is how effective they are when consumed as part of a food. If they don't actually get through the gut membrane and into the rest of the body, then they're not a super food," stated the Deputy Dean of the Kingston University's Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing, reported Science Daily. Full Story

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Market News

미국 서부 바다의 산농도 증가에 따라 약 1,200억 이상의 굴 시장이 위협받고 있다. Rising acid levels in the ocean jeopardize the west coast's $110-million oyster industry, and ultimately will threaten other marine animals, the seafood industry and human health, according to scientists who gathered last month in Monterey, CA to discuss their findings on oceans in a "high-CO2 world." The world's oceans have become 30% more acidic since the Industrial Revolution began more than two centuries ago, with the seas absorbing 500 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, reported The Los Angeles Times. Full Story (Free Registration Required)

수확량 저조로 인해 슈퍼마켓에서 사과 가격이 파운드 당 약 1불 정도 인상될 수 있다. Supermarket prices for apples could climb as much as $1 a pound as the Michigan crop is virtually wiped out and the New York harvest is down by more than half. The fallout is expected to boost juice prices 20% or more, crimp regional supplies of prized local varieties and take a slice of the lucrative export market. According to the marketing chief for sliced apple marketer Crunch Pak, price hikes could be more severe later this year and early 2013 in the Midwest and Northeast as local supplies, which can be stored for several months, dwindle, reported USA Today. Full Story

남서부 지방에서는 건조한 날씨로 인해 크레인베리 수확이 지연되고 있다. The dry fall weather delayed the cranberry crop in southwest Washington, and growers are keeping an eye on their bogs to ensure they have enough water to harvest. Industry experts claim the drought will push the harvest out into November, drive up labor costs and put the crop in danger of frost damage, reported The Daily News. Full Story

파라마운트 팜은 미국의 상업용 피스타치오 생산량이 목표치인 10억 파운드를2018~20년 사이에 달성할 것으로 전망하고 있다. Paramount Farms predicts U.S. commercial pistachio production could achieve the 1 billion-lb. milestone between 2018 to 2020. If this estimate is accurate, the U.S. commercial pistachio industry would have matured from its first plantings in Chico, CA, to a 1-billion-pounder crop in a little more than 30 years. This bullish projection of 1 billion-lbs. in the next six to eight years is according to Paramount's general manager of grower relations. Paramount is the largest pistachio processor in the world, processing 60%of the California crop, reported Western Farm Press. Full Story

미국 소비자들의 신선 과일과 야채 소비량, 지역 농산물 구매가 급격히 증가하고 있다. Americans consumers are eating more fresh fruit and vegetables and local foods sales are booming. They grew to $11 billion in 2011, from $5 billion in 2007 and $4 billion in 2002, according John Ikerd, University of Missouri agriculture economics professor emeritus. Department of Agriculture data shows retail sales of fresh produce averaged growth of 15% a year between 1997 and 2007, while sales of organic fruits and vegetables increased over fourfold from 1997 to 2008, to $21.1 billion in 2008, reported CNBC. Full Story

가뭄으로 인해 소의 사료로 감자를 대체제로 검토할 수 있다. This year's drought conditions may result in potatoes becoming a source of feed for cattle. Dry weather before and during the 2012 growing season led to poor forage yields and high hay and corn prices, so beef producers will be looking for other, lower-priced feed sources, stated Carl Dahlen, North Dakota State University Extension Service beef cattle specialist. Byproduct feeds such as distillers grain may be limited and higher priced as well because many producers have secured contracts for byproducts, leaving processing plants with little surplus for other producers, reported Western Farm Press. Full Story

브라질의 일부 커피농가는 가격 인하로 인해 수확량을 줄이고 있다. Brazil's coffee farmers are hoarding some of their crop because of unfavorable prices, which hit two-year lows in June, though buyers are waiting them out as global stockpiles of arabica beans are at their highest level in more than two years. The Brazilian government estimates the annual coffee harvest that concluded in September is a record, and though the farmers are releasing supply slower than usual, a spokeswoman for Smucker stated the company has sufficient supply to meet production demands, reported The Wall Street Journal. Full Story (WSJ Subscription Required)