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TASI Group adds ONICON to flow segment group

ONICON addresses liquid flow, steam flow, natural gas flow, airflow and thermal energy applications with a broad range of flow meter technologies.

April 30, 2019

TASI Group, the Harrison, Ohio-based parent company of AW-Lake Co., Oak Creek, Wis., acquired ONICON, a Largo, Fla.-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of flow meters and energy measurement systems.

Study: 20% of top global grocers will use blockchain for food safety, traceability by 2025

Encryption capabilities on the food source, quality, transit temperature and freshness can be used to ensure that the data is accurate.

April 30, 2019

Gartner, Inc., Chicago, predicts that, by 2025, 20% of the Top 10 global grocers by revenue will be using blockchain for food safety and traceability to create visibility to production, quality and freshness.

Northrop Grumman launches research consortium for artificial intelligence, machine learning

Research in Applications for Learning Machines (REALM) is an industry-academia partnership to advance research in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

April 30, 2019

Northrop Grumman Corp., Baltimore, Md., launched a new research consortium with universities to advance machine learning and artificial intelligence programs.

Nestlé verifies three-quarters of its supply chain is deforestation-free

In 2010, Nestlé made a no deforestation commitment to ensure that none of its products globally would be associated with deforestation by 2020.

April 30, 2019

Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, announced that 77% of its agricultural commodities are verified as deforestation-free.

Study: 3 in 5 dairy farmers say the entire supply chain should take responsibility for light damage to dairy processing

Over half (55%) say that supermarkets should be proactively looking to package milk produce in “light protected” packaging.

April 30, 2019

Nine in 10 (90%) UK dairy farmers say they are aware that light damages nutrients and taste in milk, with 62% saying the whole dairy supply chain should take responsibility for the issue, according to research published by Noluma International LLC, Wilmington, Del.

Chipotle shares progress on waste diversion goal

With a goal of diverting 50% of its restaurant waste from landfills by 2020, Chipotle conducted detailed waste audits to better understand its waste patterns.

April 30, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Newport Beach, Calif., announced the publication of its 2018 Sustainability Report, covering everything from animal welfare, local produce and philanthropy to employee benefits, energy reduction and recycling.

JBT Corp. to acquire Proseal

Tray sealing is a packaging technology used across a broad spectrum of food products, including ready meals, fresh produce, sandwiches and proteins.

April 29, 2019

JBT Corp., Chicago, announced plans to acquire Proseal UK Ltd., a UK-based provider of tray sealing technology.

Survey reveals pain points for logistics managers

45% of respondents would rather have their in-laws move in than have to worry about international trade barriers/regulations for their business.

April 29, 2019

A study conducted by DHL Express, Plantation, Fla., captures the perspectives of small and medium-sized businesses on current international trade trends.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette secures grant to expand sustainable seafood study

The money will enable university researchers to examine the seafood supply chain in seven coastal parishes.

April 29, 2019

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, La., netted a $250,000 grant to help create a comprehensive economic development strategy for the state’s coastal seafood industry.

Hormel Foods constructs solar energy project at Hormel Foods Swiss American Sausage Co. facility

The new solar array will offset an estimated 869 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year that would otherwise be emitted by a conventional fossil fuel power plant.

April 29, 2019

Hormel Foods Corp., Austin, Minn., and IGS Solar, Dublin, Ohio, began construction on a solar energy project at the Hormel Foods Swiss American Sausage Co. facility in Lathrop, Calif.

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TASI Group adds ONICON to flow segment group

Study: 20% of top global grocers will use blockchain for food safety, traceability by 2025

Northrop Grumman launches research consortium for artificial intelligence, machine learning

Nestlé verifies three-quarters of its supply chain is deforestation-free

Study: 3 in 5 dairy farmers say the entire supply chain should take responsibility for light damage to dairy processing

Chipotle shares progress on waste diversion goal

JBT Corp. to acquire Proseal

Survey reveals pain points for logistics managers

University of Louisiana at Lafayette secures grant to expand sustainable seafood study

Hormel Foods constructs solar energy project at Hormel Foods Swiss American Sausage Co. facility

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