| Fall Field Trips |
| October 15th - Hay Ride We will be meeting up at ETC at 4:30 and then leaving as soon as possible, in cars to Turkey Run National Park! After that we will be going on a hay ride to meet some other Americans and international students from the Purdue college and share stories, soon after we will ride back to camp and make a huge fire to make smores, and have dinner together :-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ October 22nd - Music Show at 8:30 this night there will be a live band named Street level doppler, that will be playing at the cafe', there will also be food and other drinks served and if we are lucky we can set up the fireplace and have hot chocolate, by the fire!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ October 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st - Halloween Haunted House: Coming up in the near future is the Halloween Haunted House: This is a GIANT Group Event (bigger than the Canoe Trip! ) Halloween is the biggest Holiday on a College Campus, and U of I is very well known for it. Wesley Foundation has the biggest haunted house on campus, netting around $3,000 in Donations for the Food Pantry Charity, and is A LOT of fun! You get to dress up and be everything from a Zombie or a pretty girl getting eaten by the zombies and ghouls! Or you can even just help build or be a guide! the possibilities are almost endless ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nov 6 - Foot Ball Pizza Party ! There is a Foot ball game on November 6th weekend that we will set up in Student lounge big screen TV in ETC so we can watch it live, have Pizza, and talk about how to play football, more importantly how the scoring is done so you know when to cheer. It's a great time and give you a chance to see how many American's connect through sports.. it's almost like they are different people during a game! We are also going to play a small game of football in the courtyard so you can actually learn how to PLAY! Winner will be able to take home the game Football Autographed by all of us :-) Fall Trip Sign Up |
Jumat, 08 Oktober 2010
| Fall Field Trips |
| October 15th - Hay Ride We will be meeting up at ETC at 4:30 and then leaving as soon as possible, in cars to Turkey Run National Park! After that we will be going on a hay ride to meet some other Americans and international students from the Purdue college and share stories, soon after we will ride back to camp and make a huge fire to make smores, and have dinner together :-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ October 22nd - Music Show at 8:30 this night there will be a live band named Street level doppler, that will be playing at the cafe', there will also be food and other drinks served and if we are lucky we can set up the fireplace and have hot chocolate, by the fire!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ October 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st - Halloween Haunted House: Coming up in the near future is the Halloween Haunted House: This is a GIANT Group Event (bigger than the Canoe Trip! ) Halloween is the biggest Holiday on a College Campus, and U of I is very well known for it. Wesley Foundation has the biggest haunted house on campus, netting around $3,000 in Donations for the Food Pantry Charity, and is A LOT of fun! You get to dress up and be everything from a Zombie or a pretty girl getting eaten by the zombies and ghouls! Or you can even just help build or be a guide! the possibilities are almost endless ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nov 6 - Foot Ball Pizza Party ! There is a Foot ball game on November 6th weekend that we will set up in Student lounge big screen TV in ETC so we can watch it live, have Pizza, and talk about how to play football, more importantly how the scoring is done so you know when to cheer. It's a great time and give you a chance to see how many American's connect through sports.. it's almost like they are different people during a game! We are also going to play a small game of football in the courtyard so you can actually learn how to PLAY! Winner will be able to take home the game Football Autographed by all of us :-) Fall Trip Sign Up |
| Fall Field Trips |
| October 15th - Hay Ride We will be meeting up at ETC at 4:30 and then leaving as soon as possible, in cars to Turkey Run National Park! After that we will be going on a hay ride to meet some other Americans and international students from the Purdue college and share stories, soon after we will ride back to camp and make a huge fire to make smores, and have dinner together :-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ October 22nd - Music Show at 8:30 this night there will be a live band named Street level doppler, that will be playing at the cafe', there will also be food and other drinks served and if we are lucky we can set up the fireplace and have hot chocolate, by the fire!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ October 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st - Halloween Haunted House: Coming up in the near future is the Halloween Haunted House: This is a GIANT Group Event (bigger than the Canoe Trip! ) Halloween is the biggest Holiday on a College Campus, and U of I is very well known for it. Wesley Foundation has the biggest haunted house on campus, netting around $3,000 in Donations for the Food Pantry Charity, and is A LOT of fun! You get to dress up and be everything from a Zombie or a pretty girl getting eaten by the zombies and ghouls! Or you can even just help build or be a guide! the possibilities are almost endless ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nov 6 - Foot Ball Pizza Party ! There is a Foot ball game on November 6th weekend that we will set up in Student lounge big screen TV in ETC so we can watch it live, have Pizza, and talk about how to play football, more importantly how the scoring is done so you know when to cheer. It's a great time and give you a chance to see how many American's connect through sports.. it's almost like they are different people during a game! We are also going to play a small game of football in the courtyard so you can actually learn how to PLAY! Winner will be able to take home the game Football Autographed by all of us :-) Fall Trip Sign Up |
Kamis, 07 Oktober 2010
Lactose Intolerants a Possible Market for Dairy
Lactose-free milk is the one dairy product that sells well. Lactose-free ice creams exist, and so do lactose-free cottage cheeses and sour creams, but they are the tiniest of niche products.
Even so, the amount of lactose-free milk isn't anywhere near proportional to the percentage of lactose intolerant people in the U.S. And the dairy industry thinks that this is an opportunity.
The Innovation Center for US Dairy issued a white paper saying that this is "an opportunity to achieve 273 million gallons of incremental growth by targeting the lactose intolerant consumer segment."
"Our extensive consumer research and analysis found that 81 percent of lactose intolerant consumers would be willing to include dairy in their diets if they could do so while minimizing symptoms," said Jim Layne, vice president of strategic initiatives with Dairy Management Inc.™ "This shows that a solid opportunity exists to meet the health and enjoyment needs of this market segment with nutrient-rich dairy foods. ...
"There is a solution to lactose intolerance that is not avoidance or restriction,” Layne said. "Increasing consumption of dairy in the lactose intolerant consumer segment could help grow long-term loyalty, generation after generation, totaling 2.35 billion pounds of incremental growth."
Like any good research marketing firm, the Innovation Center folks broke down the market and into target segments.
Enjoy dairy yourself... if your only issue is lactose intolerance.
You can email them at InnovationCenter@USDairy.com for a copy of the white paper, "Lactose Intolerance: Opportunity to Grow Volume for Dairy through Dispelling Myths and Meeting Consumer Needs."
Even so, the amount of lactose-free milk isn't anywhere near proportional to the percentage of lactose intolerant people in the U.S. And the dairy industry thinks that this is an opportunity.
The Innovation Center for US Dairy issued a white paper saying that this is "an opportunity to achieve 273 million gallons of incremental growth by targeting the lactose intolerant consumer segment."
"Our extensive consumer research and analysis found that 81 percent of lactose intolerant consumers would be willing to include dairy in their diets if they could do so while minimizing symptoms," said Jim Layne, vice president of strategic initiatives with Dairy Management Inc.™ "This shows that a solid opportunity exists to meet the health and enjoyment needs of this market segment with nutrient-rich dairy foods. ...
"There is a solution to lactose intolerance that is not avoidance or restriction,” Layne said. "Increasing consumption of dairy in the lactose intolerant consumer segment could help grow long-term loyalty, generation after generation, totaling 2.35 billion pounds of incremental growth."
Like any good research marketing firm, the Innovation Center folks broke down the market and into target segments.
The four segments below offer the most significant growth opportunities for lactose-free milk and dairy.
Healthy Wealthy consumers make up 20 percent of the lactose intolerant segment. People in this group tend to be college-educated, employed and health-conscious. They are considered milk-friendly, but don’t drink a lot — preferring 1 percent to whole milk — and only 44 percent consider milk to be a healthy choice. Reinforcing the benefits of dairy would be a strong approach for this group. Lactose-free milk and dairy recipes may appeal to them.
Family Milk Lovers constitute 20 percent of the lactose intolerant segment. Two-thirds female, and generally married, this group includes family milk consumption “gatekeepers.” They associate milk with health, enjoyment and taste, and shy away from lactose-free due to cost and its different taste. Messages showing lactose-free milk as a whole-family solution may resonate with this group.
Avoiders represent 20 percent of lactose intolerant consumers. More likely to suffer from gastrointestinal disorders, obesity and high cholesterol, this group is the least likely to have tried lactose-free foods. They are open to dairy solutions, and good-tasting lactose-free milk and milk products may succeed with these consumers.
Aware and Managing consumers represent just 14 percent of the lactose intolerant segment. As the oldest market segment, nearly one-fourth is retired. They are the most likely to have their lactose intolerance diagnosed by a physician and to drink lactose-free milk. Their awareness and symptom management allows them to enjoy dairy, but they also are experimenting with alternatives such as soy. There is room to increase loyalty with this group.
Enjoy dairy yourself... if your only issue is lactose intolerance.
You can email them at InnovationCenter@USDairy.com for a copy of the white paper, "Lactose Intolerance: Opportunity to Grow Volume for Dairy through Dispelling Myths and Meeting Consumer Needs."
Rabu, 06 Oktober 2010
Chocolate World Expo
Chocolate. More chocolate. Even more chocolate.
Sound good?
With over 50 vendors, Chocolate World Expo is one of the largest retail chocolate shows in the U.S. Let's pretend that this article from the Hudson Valley Press is something other than a press release masquerading as news.
Chocolate.
Sound good?
With over 50 vendors, Chocolate World Expo is one of the largest retail chocolate shows in the U.S. Let's pretend that this article from the Hudson Valley Press is something other than a press release masquerading as news.
Record numbers of chocolate lovers and foodies from near and far are expected at the upcoming Chocolate World Expo, which returns to the Westchester County Center in White Plains, on Sunday, November 7th, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Visitors will have a chance to taste, purchase, celebrate and otherwise indulge in delicious gourmet chocolates, as well as a wonderful array of baked goods, specialty foods, ice cream, cheeses, wines and much more at the show. ...
To suit a variety of other dietary needs and tastes, certain vendors will also feature all-natural, organic, raw, vegan, fair trade, dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, low-glycemic, kosher and/or ethnic-style choices.
Chocolate.
Senin, 04 Oktober 2010
Smart Balance Adds Another Lactose-Free Milk
Late last year I told you about the line of Smart Balance lactose-free products.
Their lactose-free fat-free milk with omega-3s was just rolling out at that point. I guess it was a success. Not only is it now available nationwide, but they've introduced a companion lactose-free milk. Here's the press release.
Smart Balance, Inc. is launching Smart Balance™ Lactose-Free Fat Free and Calcium milk, the latest addition to its popular line of enhanced milks and innovative heart healthier products. ...
Like all of the fat free milks in the Smart Balance line of enhanced milks, the lactose-free milks have the rich, creamy taste of 2% without the saturated fat. Our new Smart Balance™ Lactose-Free Fat Free and Calcium milk has 75% more calcium and 20% more protein than whole milk. The added calcium is great for those who avoid dairy and have a hard time getting enough calcium for healthy bones.
Also available nationwide is Smart Balance™ Lactose-Free Fat Free and Omega-3s milk, which has the added benefits of Omega-3s as well as 20% more protein and 20% more calcium than regular milk. It provides an excellent source of heart-healthy EPA/DHA Omega-3s (32 mg per serving, 20% of the 160 mg daily value).
Jumat, 01 Oktober 2010
This Week at ETC and Wesley
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