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project44 acquires GateHouse Logistics

All GateHouse Logistics solutions will immediately become part of the project44 advanced visibility platform.

December 4, 2018

project44, Chicago, acquired GateHouse Logistics, Denmark, to create what is said to be the largest visibility platform across North America and Europe.

AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires ConneXion World Cargo

This acquisition fulfills a long-term goal for AIT Worldwide to establish a greater presence in the United Kingdom.

December 4, 2018

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Itasca, Calif., expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of ConneXion World Cargo, a UK-based freight forwarder with five additional locations in Asia, Europe and North America.

Natural Grocers predicts Top 10 hottest nutrition trends in 2019

Nutrition labels will be demoted and instead, consumers will read and make food choices based on ingredient labels.

December 4, 2018

Natural Grocers, Denver, Colo., surveyed more than 70 of the company's nutrition experts to identify the expected Top 10 breakout trends in nutrition and health in 2019.

JMP Solutions acquires Alfacon Solutions

Alfacon maintains project execution framework, project management resources and control system design and implementation expertise.

December 4, 2018

JMP Solutions, Canada, acquired Alfacon Solutions, a Canada-based custom material handling solution provider, to form JMP’s material handling division.

Organto Foods establishes Organto de Mexico

Organto Foods established an office in Guadalajara, Mexico, manage operations, work with growers, manage logistics and provide necessary technical and administrative support.

December 4, 2018

Organto Foods Inc., Canada, established Organto de Mexico as part of its ongoing strategy to expand organic product supply from Mexico to Europe.

Reser’s Fine Foods to expand Don Pancho manufacturing plant

The $3.2 million expansion is projected to create 79 jobs over the next 5 years.

December 4, 2018

Reser’s Fine Foods, Beaverton, Ore., announced plans to expand its Halifax, N.C., manufacturing plant, which produces Don Pancho brand Mexican products.

Research shows global food safety issues increasing in poultry, seafood, vegetables

On a more positive note, milk and dairy product hazard reports are down 4.7% and meat and meat product issues are down 14.1% after a Q2 increase of 9.9%.

December 4, 2018

HorizonScan, UK, noted an increase in food integrity issues in key categories such as poultry, seafood, fruits, vegetables and nuts, according to the company’s third quarter findings.

Nutrition expert reveals top health trends for 2019

The 2019 breakout trend is cannabidiol (CBD) edibles.

December 4, 2018

Meghan Telpner, founder and director of The Academy of Culinary Nutrition, Canada, revealed the top healthy food and lifestyle trends to come in 2019.

TPC Wire & Cable acquires Milrail

Milrail supplies wire, cable, interconnect devices and grounding systems to the rail, transit and military markets.

December 3, 2018

TPC Wire & Cable Corp. (TPC), Macedonia, Ohio, acquired Milrail, Inc., a Canada-based supplier of wire, cable, interconnect devices and grounding systems to the rail, transit and military markets.