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Research reveals ORBIS plastic pallet can withstand up to 200 cycles

Researchers from the Virginia Tech Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design used the center’s FasTrack life-cycle analysis to compare relative durability.
March 21, 2018
ORBIS Corp., Oconomowoc, Wis., learned its 40x48-inch RackoCell plastic pallet has approximately 18 times the life span of a 40x48-inch whitewood stringer pallet, according to a recent study.
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Study reveals Millennials are not the target audience

The secret to effectively leveraging the younger generation of consumers lies in targeting the HENRYs.
March 21, 2018
The secret to effectively leveraging the younger generation of consumers lies in targeting one specific group known as the HENRYs (High Earners Not Rich Yet), according a report presented by Maritz Motivation Solutions, Fenton, Mo.
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McDonald’s becomes first restaurant to set approved science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Through these actions, McDonald’s expects to prevent 150 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from being released into the atmosphere by 2030.
March 20, 2018
McDonald’s Corp., Oak Brook, Ill., announced plans to partner with franchisees and suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to McDonald’s restaurants and offices by 36% by 2030 from a 2015 base year in a new strategy to address global climate change.
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Farmstead launches AI platform to help food companies reduce waste

Companies that will benefit from FreshAI include supermarkets, cafeterias, food production facilities, restaurants, quick-service food chains and convenience stores seeking to quickly improve profit margins and achieve waste reduction goals.
March 20, 2018
Farmstead, what is dubbed as the nation's first artificial intelligence-powered digital micro-grocer, launched FreshAI, a new B2B platform that opens Farmstead's AI predictive analytics business management model to food industry companies across the food sector.
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Tetra Pak completes upgrade at Turkish packaging material plant

The well-placed geographic location, availability of skilled labor force, low waste ratios and high service levels has enabled the Izmir plant to become an export hub for Tetra Pak.
March 19, 2018
Tetra Pak, Switzerland, announced a further investment in its packaging material plant in Izmir, Turkey, to complete a technology upgrade project that started in 2012.
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Lipman Family Farms acquires Huron Produce

. The expansion into greenhouse product will allow Lipman Family Farms to offer hothouse and field-grown tomatoes and vegetables on a year-round basis.
March 19, 2018
Lipman Family Farms, Immokalee, Fla., acquired Huron Produce, a Canada-based greenhouse grower and distributor of tomatoes and vegetables with operations in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
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Foremost Farms, Michigan Milk Producers Association form strategic alliance

The MOU formalizes advanced discussions between the two cooperatives to pursue proposed co-investment opportunities.
March 19, 2018
Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), Novi, Mich., and Foremost Farms USA, Baraboo, Wis., signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to drive mutual investment and maximize members’ returns on their quality milk.
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Rite-Hite opens new office in Milwaukee’s Third Ward

The 12,500-square-foot facility will house 20-plus full-time sales management and corporate marketing employees.
March 16, 2018
Rite-Hite, Milwaukee, Wis., added an office location in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward to keep up with company growth.
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