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Study: Two-thirds of U.S. consumers are eating less meat

Respondents with incomes lower than $25,000 were more likely to report cutting their overall meat consumption than those with household incomes greater than $75,000.
September 14, 2018
Two of every three participants are eating less of at least one type of meat, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, Baltimore, Md.
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Cargill to acquire Poland-based Konspol

Under the agreement, Cargill will purchase the Polish assets of Konspol's food and fresh chicken business.
September 14, 2018
Cargill, Wichita, Kan., announced plans to acquire Konspol, a Poland-based processor of chilled convenience, frozen and cold cut products.
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Cool Food Pledge helps facilities track climate impact of food production

The Cool Food Pledge is a platform designed to help facilities track the climate impact of the food they serve.
September 14, 2018
World Resources Institute (WRI), Washington, D.C.; United Nations Environment Program, Kenya; Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA), Boston, Mass.; Health Care Without Harm US, Reston, Va.; Practice Greenhealth, Reston, Va.; and Climate Focus, Washington, D.C., joined forces to develop The Cool Food Pledge initiative.
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Swander Pace Capital acquires Fine Choice Foods

Fine Choice Foods develops, manufactures and distributes fresh and frozen Asian-flavored appetizers.
September 13, 2018
Swander Pace Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, acquired Fine Choice Foods, a Canada-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of fresh and frozen Asian-flavored appetizers sold under the Sum-m! brand in retail and foodservice channels.
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Study: Spoonable yogurt spurs growth in refrigerated yogurt segment

While spoonable yogurt accounts for the far larger product segment, growth in retail sales of refrigerated yogurt drinks are expected to outpace those of spoonable types.
September 13, 2018
U.S. retail sales of refrigerated yogurt are forecast to rise 2.1% annually through 2022, according to “Yogurt: United States,” a report released by Freedonia Focus Reports, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Study reveals growth of gluten-free market

The bakery products segment is estimated to dominate the gluten-free products market, mainly due to increasing preference for the bakery products.
September 13, 2018
The gluten-free market is estimated to be valued at $4.48 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $6.47 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.6%, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets, New York.
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Daiya Foods, Hain Celestial, Pinnacle Foods, more create plant-based association

PBFA will work with governments and leading stakeholders to bring awareness and action to the emerging issues shaping this sector.
September 13, 2018
Several members of Canada's plant-based food industry formed Plant-Based Foods of Canada (PBFA), an organization aimed at supporting the regulatory and market interests of plant-based food processors in Canada.
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High Road Craft Ice Cream acquires Ciao Bella Gelato

Additionally, High Road announced plans to re-introduce Ciao Bella’s classic, bold-colored paper packaging.
September 12, 2018
Atlanta-based High Road Craft Ice Cream, Inc. acquired Ciao Bella Gelato Co., Inc., New York, to explore additional opportunities in the craft frozen dessert and novelty categories.
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