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Study: China to surpass U.S. in total retail sales

This year, China’s total retail sales will grow 7.5% to reach $5.636 trillion. For comparison, U.S. retail sales will grow 3.3% to reach $5.529 trillion.
January 24, 2019
China is poised to become the world’s top retail market in 2019, surpassing the United States by more than $100 billion, according to a retail and e-commerce forecast presented by eMarketer, New York.
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Report forecasts automation’s impact on U.S. workforce through 2030

Occupations not requiring a bachelor’s degree are a staggering 229% more susceptible to automation compared to occupations requiring at least a bachelor’s degree.
January 24, 2019
The Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program released by the Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C., analyzes the impact of automation on the U.S. workforce, examining data focused on the mix of industries, geographies and demographic groups nationwide.
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Study reveals freight railroads implement positive train control on over 80% of required miles

As of Dec. 31, 2018, the Class I railroads invested $10.5 billion in the development, installation and implementation of PTC.
January 24, 2019
At the end of 2018, the nation’s largest freight railroads were operating positive train control (PTC) across the vast majority – 83.2% – of the required Class I PTC route miles nationwide, according to data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR), Washington, D.C.
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DuPont breaks ground on new European HQs for industrial biosciences

The bio-based solutions will help to reduce food waste and the environmental impacts of livestock farming, improve animal health and produce renewable fuels, among other environmental impacts.
January 24, 2019
DuPont Industrial Biosciences, Wilmington, Md., broke ground on a new site at the Leiden Bio Science Park in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands.
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Hana Group brings made-to-order sushi concept to Whole Foods

The meat and poultry in Fire Leaf’s dishes adhere to strict quality standards, and all entrées are made to order.
January 24, 2019
Hana Group North America, a provider of fast-casual sushi, introduced Fire Leaf, a new fresh, made-to-order, pan-Asian cuisine pilot program.
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Report unveils technology’s role in CPG trends

As a growing number of consumers research, purchase and engage with brands digitally, it will likely become imperative for consumer product companies to adopt newer technologies, or risk being outdated.
January 24, 2019
Deloitte, New York, released its 2019 Consumer Products Outlook report, which explores the biggest technology-driven trends in the industry.
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Cornell University develops tool for controlling foodborne pathogens in food manufacturing facilities

The study focused on developing and testing a computer model that has the potential to pinpoint locations in a food manufacturing facility where Lm might be found.
January 24, 2019
New research funded in part by the Frozen Food Foundation, a non-profit arm of American Frozen Food Institute, Arlington, Va., reveals a possible solution for controlling Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) in food manufacturing facilities.
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Report unveils growth in frozen potatoes market

The expansion of fast food chains, combined with a rising population and urbanization remain the key factors buoying market growth.
January 24, 2019
Over the last 10 years, the frozen potato market saw mild fluctuations, according to a report published by IndexBox, Walnut, Calif.
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