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Study: U.S. organic sector sees steady growth in 2017

The growth rate for organic food sales was below 2016's 9% pace, and was impacted by markedly slow growth in the organic dairy and egg category.
May 21, 2018
American consumers in 2017 filled more of their grocery carts with organic, according to “2018 Organic Industry Survey,” released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), Washington, D.C.
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Study reveals where in the store consumers are shopping and what they’re buying

Over the past 10 years, the growth in internet shopping for healthy and natural products has primarily been driven by Millennials.
May 18, 2018
New research conducted by New Hope Network, Boulder, Colo., in partnership with NMI, Pleasant Grove, Utah, sheds light on the changing face of retail, key consumer targets and the best channel strategies to reach these shoppers.
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Savencia Fromage & Dairy acquires Rogue Creamery

Rogue Creamery, an artisan cheesemaker specializing in blue cheese, will continue to operate as a separate public benefit corporation.
May 18, 2018
Savencia Fromage & Dairy, a France-based global specialty cheese manufacturer, acquired Rogue Creamery, New Holland, Pa.
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Survey signals new wave of organic consumers on the horizon

Millennials are big buyers of organic, and that becoming a parent only deepens the strong affinity for organic shared by this powerful generation.
May 18, 2018
A new survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), Washington, D.C., on the organic attitude of U.S. families shows that Millennials are big buyers of organic, and that becoming a parent only deepens the strong affinity for organic shared by this powerful generation.
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Report unveils Top 10 sustainability-based trends in 2018

Much like their Millennial counterparts, Generation Z is focused on the impact companies have on the world.
May 17, 2018
The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE), Chicago, released the Top 10 sustainability-based trends to watch and prepare for in 2018.
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Kroger, Ocado form exclusive partnership to increase online shopping capabilities

This agreement will provide Kroger customers with online ordering, automated fulfillment and home delivery capabilities.
May 17, 2018
The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, and online supermarket Ocado, based in UK, announced an exclusive partnership agreement in the United States that will accelerate Kroger's creation of a seamless shopping experience for U.S. consumers.
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Survey reveals opportunities, challenges with AI

The survey revealed that transportation and logistics, automotive and technology companies are at the forefront of AI adoption.
May 17, 2018
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Boston, Mass., surveyed 1,000 executives and managers across many industries to examine the status and expectations of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
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Scales Corp. sells cold storage business to Emergent Cold

Scales provides supply chain services for importers, exporters and FMCG businesses.
May 17, 2018
Scales Corp. Ltd., New Zealand, announced plans to sell its cold storage businesses, Polarcold Stores Ltd. and Whakatu Coldstores Ltd. (which merged Jan. 1 under the Polarcold brand), to Emergent Cold, Dallas, Texas, for $151.4 million.
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