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Modern Pop frozen bars

Modern Pop innovates with the help of investors

Modern Pop bridges the gap between health and indulgence in the frozen category.
May 15, 2018
Modern Pop, Inc., Laguna Beach, Calif., announced plans to expand distribution of its frozen fruit bar line thanks to investors.
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Report shows technology improves rail safety, reliability

U.S. railroads are their safest ever with mainline accidents down 32% over the last decade.
May 15, 2018
The Association of American Railroads (AAR), Washington, D.C., released a report highlighting how technology has made the rail network safer, more efficient and more reliable.
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Tyson to acquire American Proteins, AMPRO Products

Rendering is an environmentally friendlier way to keep animal products out of landfills and potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
May 15, 2018
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., announced plans to acquire the poultry rendering and blending assets of American Proteins, Inc., Cumming, Ga., and AMPRO Products, Inc., Gainesville, Ga., for approximately $850 million.
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XPO Logistics launches program to hire differently abled employees

The program, called Differently Abled Employment Opportunity Initiative, is an on-site pilot program that allows differently abled team members to work in the consumables area and be cross-trained in other areas.
May 14, 2018
XPO Logistics, Greenwich, Conn., launched a collaborated program with the ARC of Lehigh Northampton Counties, Inc., Bethlehem, Pa., to foster a relationship with differently abled individuals in XPO’s Easton, Pa., facility.
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KOFAB, Meyer Industries join forces, re-brand as Precision Food Innovations

PFI will operate as the food division under the umbrella of Precision, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of conveyor products and solutions.
May 14, 2018
KOFAB, Algona, Iowa, and Meyer Industries, San Antonio, Texas, teamed up to capitalize on their respective strengths and offer innovative and technologically-advanced solutions with their new company, Precision Food Innovations (PFI).
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Study: Packaging trends anticipate more sustainability, creative sub-brands, novel sizes & configurations

• Brand owners are anticipating more demand for new packaging and new packaging formats, and expect proliferations of new “sub-brands.”
May 14, 2018
Product positioning, marketing, the economy, taste trends, business and consumer spending and the direction of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector all impact the future of packaging trends, according to insights released by L.E.K. Consulting, Boston, Mass.
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