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Survey shows consumers’ concerns with freshness, food waste

Nearly half of Americans identified pre-packaged meals or meal delivery services as a potential solution for reducing food waste.
April 19, 2018
Phononic, Durham, N.C., announced the findings of a survey that revealed consumers’ attitudes toward food waste, food and meal delivery services and portable refrigeration.
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Study: Non-fat ice cream, frozen entrees fuel center store growth

Specific cross-category consumer preferences like "heart healthy," "low fat," "trans-fat avoiders" and "GMO avoiders" are fueling the growth of some of the fastest growing product sub-categories.
April 19, 2018
Catalina, St. Petersburg, Fla., released new shopper research showing the center store remains a vital driver of trips and volume for grocery retailers, with more than 99% of all shoppers purchasing from the center store in 2017.
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Digi Smart Solutions becomes SmartSense by Digi

This IoT solution is used for food monitoring, facilities monitoring and supply chain visibility for the logistics and foodservice markets.
April 19, 2018
Digi International, Minnetonka, Minn., announced that Digi Smart Solutions was transformed to create SmartSense by Digi.
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Study: Asia Pacific manufacturers champion digital transformation

While Industry 4.0 is transforming manufacturing rapidly, only a small group of companies are in a position to gain real competitive advantages from this revolution.
April 19, 2018
Strategy&, PwC’s global strategy consulting firm based in New York, surveyed 1,155 executives at global manufacturing companies in 26 countries about their views on Industry 4.0 and digital operations.
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EVS sells IP to Infor

This IP sale aligns with EVS’ focus on evolving its latest cloud-based enterprise warehouse management software.
April 19, 2018
EVS, Boulder, Colo., sold the intellectual property rights to its integrated process manufacturing software to Infor, New York.
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Study finds Millennials, Gen Z use technology to enhance dining experience

The study found that despite their love for technology, younger consumers are using it not to replace human interaction, but to enhance their social experiences when dining out.
April 18, 2018
A new study from Culinary Visions Panel's Mindful Dining Initiative highlights younger consumers’ craving for human connection when dining out.
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Study: Frozen bakery market to reach $25B by 2024

Frozen cakes and pastries are expected to dominate the product market from 2017-2024.
April 18, 2018
The frozen bakery market is anticipated to reach $25 billion by 2024, according to new research by Global Market Insights, Inc., Shelbyville, Del.
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Key Technology expands manufacturing in the Netherlands

The 4,000-square-meter Netherlands facility speeds delivery of Key’s optical sorters and vibratory conveying solutions to food processors in Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa and elsewhere.
April 18, 2018
Key Technology, a Walla Walla, Wash.-based member of the Duravant family of operating companies, completed a facility expansion in Beusichem, the Netherlands.
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Deli Star, King’s Food Products announce merger

The merged company will operate under the Deli Star name.
April 18, 2018
Deli Star Corp., a Fayetteville, Ill.-based producer of high-quality cooked meats, merged with King’s Food Products, a Belleville, Ill.-based producer of confectionary fudge and a co-packer of several brands of sauces, dressings and salsas, effective April 1.
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Dorner Holding consolidates Dorner Mfg., FlexMove, Geppert-Band GmbH into one brand

The new Dorner boasts a global workforce of more than 400 employees, and brings a diverse conveyor automation product line and extensive application knowledge to industries around the world.
April 18, 2018
Dorner Holding Co., the Hartland, Wis.-based parent company of Dorner Mfg. Corp., FlexMove and Geppert-Band GmbH, announced plans to merge the three entities into one consolidated brand—Dorner.
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