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FM&BEI/ERREE REPORT An official n*w * publication of fha Associated Food D«al«rs of Michigan and its atflllala. Packaga Liquor Daalars Association. VOLUME ONE, NUMBER SEVEN SEPTEMBER. 1990 INSIDE UfO's golf outing/ scholarship Frozen food sales heat up tm r was as perfect as the Studies of supermarket shopping * frozen prepared dinners, entrees, instead of almost anything else. Sm page 8 for a photo review. indicate that Americans are moving breakfasts, and desserts instead of When commercial frozen foods toward foods that are ready to eat. "scratch" meals; were first introduced in 1930, only 26 quick, fancy, and good-tasting, in • microwaveable frozen products S m FROZEN, page 18 that order. Supermarkets are responding to perceived consumer demands by offer Ctfch up on legislative news. ing in-store delicatessens, bakeries, See page 3. and enlarged frozen food departments. Growth in these areas is expected to continue well into the 1990s "There is no doubt that the reason for the frozen food industry ’s ifly* board of directors held its tremendous and constant growth lies rnmi retreat last month in the unique ability of manufacturers See page 7 for details. to respond quickly to changing consumer lifestyles, and anticipate future trends and demographics.'' said Ncvin Montgomery, president of the Nauonal Frozen Food Association. k m AJ-Najmi works both ends of "With more women working than t * tod business Learn about his ever before, an increasing number of mm on the industry singles, an aging population, more See page 15. vaned tastes, and a growing nutrition- consciousness, today's frozen food products are right on target." According to the National Frozen Frozen food sales continue to grow as product lines and cooking techniques continue Food Association, while homemakers to grow today spend from two or four hours a **» AFD members are day preparing food; during the 1990s unboned they will he willing to spend no more Food Safety Council See page 18 than 10 to 90 minutes a day at the task Among current growing preferences are strives to educate public frozen vegetables instead of fresh The Michigan Statewide Food supply is safe We believe the food vegetables that need paring and Safety Council, under the direction of safety council will be a valuable asset chopping. what's new on the shelfs in the Michigan Department of to M D A in m eeting co nsum ers' • orange juice instead of oranges, product section Agriculture, was formed in May 1990 needs." Mitchell said prepared salads with dressings See page 16. at the request of governor James J Over the past several decades, the instead of do-it-yourself salads and Blanchard The Council, of which American public has become increas dressings. AFD takes an active role, is an effort ingly concerned about the issue of to provide Michigan consumers with (<xxl safety Among the factors that Whom Do You Rely on Most for Food Safety? factual information about food safety contribute to this concern are media issues coverage of contaminants found at The greatest percentage of consumers Chaired by Michigan Department very low levels in food products and rely most on themselves of Agriculture Director Robert L older chemical products which have Mitchell, the council is comprised of not been fully tested In addition, approximately 100 leaders from biotechnology, resistant strains of statewide organizations who represent bacteria and refined medical evalua • 1969 consumers, the food and agriculture tions of toxicity have com pounded industry, environmentalists, civic (U 1990 consumer concern The result is a organizations and government much more sophisticated consumer regulatory agencies The council than was the case a decade ago often, members the opportunity to Along with the rise in public exchange ideas on issues regarding concern and loss o f confidence in the current food safety concerns and to safety of the food supply, has come a recom m end programs or actions that general mistrust of government will promote confidence in the food regulatory agencies responsible for supply monitoring and assuring the safety of "It is important that consumers the nation's food supply The Council receive factual information immediately provides a forum for the exchange of when a food safety issue arises in ideas as well as the development of order to avoid unnecessary confusion common goals and recommends and assure consum ers that our food See SAFETY , paul inman associates, inc YOUR STATE-WIDE FOOD BROKER BRINGING YOU INNOVATIONS IN CONSUMER EVENTS! q g s s r s i^ Pm . 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It was fortuitous then, that the seek legislative authority from the Labeling requirements for in-store The repackaging of Associated Food Dealers approached Congress to do so following fresh bakery goods were deleted from he Package Liquor PLDA suggesting that our two groups completion of the evaluation of the bill. The Senate Human Resources work together to accomplish our many these projects. and Labor Committee had already lealers Association approved similar legislation April 25. similar goals. The Associated Food **** t John R. Dagenais Dealers' own board consisted of a The Senate bill would require labeling The Package L iquor D ealers majority of directors holding SDD Michigan looks at of the top 30 consumed raw gociauon recently entered into an licenses — certainly an item that packaging regulations agricultural commodities and fish products. Excluded from both bills is nconent with the Associated Food would concern our Package Liquor and fees dealers of Michigan under a merger Dealers Association and its board a National Uniform Labeling Provis which will result in a larger and of directors. As currently drafted, a proposed ion. A food industry backed uniform after organization for SDD and SDM AFD offered an attractive Michigan Senate bill would require all labeling amendment was defeated tailers, lottery agents, as well as package — a strong, full time lobby packaging to be reusable or recyclable during both committee markups. within two years of the bill’s effective any others. ing firm in Lansing, mans programs **** When the Package Liquor Dealers already developed and serving AFD date, and would impose a 2-cent association was chartered by members, a well-staffed organization "environmental packaging regulatory Disability law to fuchigan's Corporations and with skilled technicians to handle fee” on certain packaging. According impact hiring accurities Commission in 1962. to the draft proposal, recyclability problems — and the list of advantages On July 26, 1990 President Bush would be determined in part by LDA's prim ary concern w as the went on and on. The time to talk and signed into law the Americans with DD licensee or package liquor plan started a linle more than a year whether the packaging is “ being Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark tailer, and to represent those collected for recycling in that state in ago. and thus, this executive director civil rights legislation for the nation’s censees before the Michigan Liquor of Package Liquor Dealers Assoc sufficient quantities to significantly 43 million disabled and handicapped control C om m ission, o th er various reduce the presence of that product or iation concluded. “ We should citizens. ADA will affect the Govermental agencies and especially re package the Package Liquor material in the state's solid waste convenience store industry most r Michigan Legislature. Increasing Dealers Association into a more stream notably through employment-related SDD liquor profit margin was also recognized force, giving our member The 2-cent fee would be placed requirements (Title I) and guidelines continuing goal However, it was. ship everything we possibly can and on packaging that does not meet to insure equal access to public nd tfill is a very slow process, since do it in 1 9 90." standards for use of the state's accommodations and services (Title III). requires approval by both the So our associations' board of proposed “ PACSAFE" logo for The Tide I requirements go into Ishigan House and Senate directors, officers and study commit environmentally sound packaging. For effect July, 1992. During this two Considering that there are less tees met and developed the merger packaging with a volume greater than year period, the Equal Employment in 4,000 package liquor outlets in plans that were recently completed three feet by four feel the fee would Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will Ichigan, the PLDA potential for a and became effective on July 1, 1990 be one dollar issue implementing regulations and age association with continued Our Package Liquor Dealers * * * * conduct public education forums to rowth had its limitations. With a Association board of directors will insure that employers understand the membership