IIoT technologies such as Big Data analytics and AI are expected to play a huge role in accelerating and streamlining the manufacturing process through advanced automation and analytics.
January 29, 2019
A rapidly growing urban population and increased consumer awareness regarding sustainability are prompting food and beverage companies and manufacturers to employ digital solutions to ensure product quality, according to a study produced by Frost & Sullivan, Santa Clara, Calif.
This report recommends refocusing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Port Security Grant Program to better meet the security infrastructure needs of publicly-owned commercial seaports and related maritime operations.
January 28, 2019
American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), Alexandria, Va., released its “The State of Freight” infrastructure series, which identifies the nearly $4 billion in port and supply chain security needs over the next 10 years.
The RFA works toward “Advancing & Safeguarding the Refrigerated Foods Industry."
January 28, 2019
The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA), Marietta, Ga., is working toward “Advancing & Safeguarding the Refrigerated Foods Industry” through its 39th annual conference, which will take place Feb. 17-20 at the Marriott Waterside Hotel in Tampa, Fla.
It is the booming retail and online shopping sector that is attracting consumers to the frozen fruits sector.
January 28, 2019
The global demand for frozen fruits will grow steadily in the years to come, procuring revenues worth over $2.5 billion by 2022, according to research presented by Persistence Market Research, New York.
As a result of this acquisition, Alimplus is said to be the largest independent food distributor in Québec, Canada.
January 28, 2019
Alimplus, Canada, announced plans to acquire AOF Service Alimentaire, a Canada-based distributor of food products to the hotel, restaurant and institutional sectors.
The driving factors increasing demand for frozen seafood products globally include manufacturers focusing on providing healthier product offerings.
January 28, 2019
The frozen seafood market is expected to significantly increase revenue contribution over the forecast period, according to a report published by Persistence Market Research, New York.
Most Americans believe that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration should restrict plant-based beverage companies from using the word “milk” on product labels.
January 28, 2019
Half of all Americans (49%) believe that non-dairy brands should not be allowed to use the term “milk” on their product labels because they are often less nutritious than dairy milk, according to a poll conducted on behalf of the National Milk Producers Federation, Arlington, Va.