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Gotham Greens Chicago greenhouse

Gotham Greens opens largest urban agriculture campus

Gotham Greens' produce is grown using hydroponic systems in 100% renewable electricity-powered greenhouses that use 95% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming.
November 14, 2019
Gotham Greens, Brooklyn, N.Y., opened its largest greenhouse in Chicago.
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How CBD creates new opportunities in processed food market

When asked in what product sectors they would like to see the ingredient, 22% said that they would like to see the ingredient used in the food sector.
November 14, 2019
Consumer attitudes toward CBD indicate that there is a large demand for products containing the ingredient across the food sector, according to a study produced by FMCG Gurus, UK.
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Study: Canadians want to be better connected to their food

Two new tracking trends identified in the data are Canadian consumers’ moderate-to-strong concerns relating to food fraud (91%) and concerns with misleading food labels (89%) for the purpose of marketing.
November 13, 2019
Research from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s (CCFI) 2019 Public Trust Research Report shows that while 91% of Canadians claim to know little, very little or nothing about modern farming practices in Canada, 60% of survey respondents, or three in five Canadians, are interested in knowing more about agriculture and how their food is produced.
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Meijer Flashfood app

Meijer’s new app-based pilot program aims to reduce in-store food waste

The app, produced by Flashfood, Canada, allows customers to purchase close-dated fresh food items, including meat, produce, seafood, deli and bakery products at up to 50% off.
November 13, 2019
Meijer, Grand Rapids, Mich., is testing an app at a handful of its Metro Detroit supercenters that allows customers to purchase food nearing its best-buy date at a reduced price.
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HerdX UPS logistics app

HerdX, UPS announce global logistics partnership

HerdX is a third-party provider with a unique open source platform that works with every participant along the intricate supply chain.
November 13, 2019
HerdX, Boerne, Texas, partnered with the United Parcel Service (UPS), Atlanta, to introduce a groundbreaking delivery method pertaining to the advancement of traceability and quality assurance for the entire food industry worldwide.
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Study details the future of fresh food

With two in three consumers reporting more fresh food purchases, retailers are increasing the space allotted to fresh foods in their stores.
November 13, 2019
Deloitte, New York, released the “Future of Fresh” study, which surveyed 2,000 consumers and 153 fresh food industry executives to gain insights into consumer behavior and how manufacturers and retailers can grow the fresh food category.
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Plated meal kits

Albertsons unveils new vision for Plated

Plated’s subscription service will be phased out at the end of November, with plans to expand the brand with new product offerings in additional stores in 2020.
November 13, 2019
Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, is strategically shifting the future of the Plated brand from a dinner-based subscription solution to a comprehensive in-house culinary brand that will join the company’s lineup of private label products.
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Sysco acquires Armstrong Produce, Kula Produce

Armstrong Produce maintains operations in Honolulu, Kona and Kahului, and supplies fresh produce daily to local chefs and retailers.
November 13, 2019
Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, acquired Armstrong Produce and Kula Produce, both Hawaii-based broadline fresh produce wholesalers and distributors.
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