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First Solar announces new U.S. manufacturing plant

The 1.2 gigawatt factory will produce the company’s Series 6 thin film photovoltaic module.
April 27, 2018
First Solar, Inc., Tempe, Ariz., announced plans to build a new solar module manufacturing facility near its existing Perrysburg, Ohio, flagship plant.
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Lassonde Industries to acquire Old Orchard Brands

The acquisition will provide access to a production line for frozen concentrated products.
April 27, 2018
Lassonde Industries Inc., Canada, announced plans to acquire Old Orchard Brands, LLC, a Sparta, Mich.-based juice and beverage processor, for $146.million.
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Study reveals U.S. consumers still prefer brick-and-mortar grocery stores

Consumer preferences, such as wanting to pick out their own fresh items, was the top barrier to shopping online for groceries.
April 26, 2018
Adoption of online grocery shopping is moving at a slower pace than other consumer categories, but only 10% of U.S. consumers are now regularly buying groceries, according to a new study released by The NPD Group, Chicago.
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Consumer Goods Forum announces new benchmarking initiative for sustainable supply chain standards

The SSCI will provide buyers and suppliers with clear guidance on which third-party auditing and certification schemes cover key sustainability requirements and apply robust verification practices.
April 26, 2018
To help support the development of socially and environmentally responsible supply chains around the world, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), Silver Spring, Md., created the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI).
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Graeter’s Ice Cream to consolidate headquarters

The move opens up needed space to accommodate growing teams in the existing production facilities as well.
April 26, 2018
Graeter’s Ice Cream announced plans to consolidate its Cincinnati, Ohio, headquarters as a result of continued growth.
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Study: Frozen food brands should better educate UK consumers on benefits of frozen foods to reduce waste

Just 10% of consumers associate frozen food as being “healthy” compared to 45% for fresh food, according to the survey.
April 26, 2018
In order to reduce food waste, frozen food brands and governments need to better educate consumers on the health and sustainability benefits of frozen foods to overcome negative perceptions and drive greater usage of the freezer, according to a study released by GlobalData, Boston, Mass.
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