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Aldi UK commits to 100% recyclable pizza discs

The change will remove 180 tons of plastic from circulation annually that could otherwise end up in landfill.

January 2, 2019

Aldi UK, UK, increased its efforts to reduce plastic waste by introducing fully recyclable pizza discs across its entire range.

Flinders + Co becomes first carbon neutral meat supplier

The carbon neutral certification was achieved after an in-depth analysis of the business by consultants from the Carbon Reduction Institute.

January 2, 2019

Flinders + Co., Melbourne, Australia, is said to be the first completely carbon neutral meat supplier in the world.

Byrne Dairy launches $125M plan to expand dairy processing facilities

The Ultra Dairy facility uses an ultra-high-temperature pasteurization process to extend shelf life of up to 150 days.

January 2, 2019

Byrne Dairy, Lafayette, N.Y., announced a $24 million expansion to its Ultra Dairy plant, the first phase of the company’s $125 million plan to expand.

Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Co. buys Fresh Direct Produce

Fresh Direct Produce distributes 1,000-plus fruit and vegetable items to the Western Canadian market.

January 2, 2019

Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Co., Inc. (HKW), Indianapolis, Ind., acquired Fresh Direct Produce, LLC, a Canada-based distributor of fresh, ethnic, tropical, organic and specialty produce.

Emergent Cold acquires Montague Cold Storage

This acquisition complements the broader Emergent Cold strategy of acquiring and developing a global network of cold chain businesses.

January 2, 2019

Emergent Cold, Dallas, Texas, acquired Montague Cold Storage, Melbourne, Australia.

CPC Logistics acquires Quality Driver Solutions

QDS is expected to complement the temporary and flex driver services already provided by CPC.

January 2, 2019

CPC Logistics (CPC), Chesterfield, Mo., acquired Quality Driver Solutions, Inc. (QDS), Sacramento, Calif.

National Restaurant Association reveals culinary trends for 2019

More than 69% of chefs surveyed said ethnic-inspired items would be the year’s top food trend.

January 2, 2019

The National Restaurant Association (NRA), Washington, D.C., released its 2019 What’s Hot Culinary survey, which found that guests are looking for great tasting foods that also are healthy and sustainable at the same time.

Palladium Equity Partners invests in Quirch Foods

The goal is to expand the company’s market reach via a series of growth initiatives, including expansion into new product offerings and geographies and potential acquisitions in the food distribution industry.

January 2, 2019

Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, New York, announced that one of its affiliated private equity funds made a significant investment in Quirch Foods Co.

Neogen acquires Delta Genomics Centre

The acquisition is intended to help accelerate the growth of Neogen's animal genomics business throughout Canada.

January 2, 2019

Neogen Corp., Lansing, Mich., acquired the assets of Delta Genomics Centre, a Canada-based animal genomics laboratory.

Study: Autonomous trucks gain ground in U.S. logistics

For carriers, autonomous trucks are likely to bring disruption to operating models, cost structures and economic models.

January 1, 2019

McKinsey & Co., New York, revealed five trends set to create change for the trucking, rail, warehousing and logistics companies that move America’s merchandise.