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Kellogg, Nestlé USA presidents resign, and other personnel news

February 23, 2018

Here's a recap of this week's big executive changes within the cold food and beverage industry.

Brookshire Grocery acquires 8 Winn-Dixie stores

After the closing process is completed, it is anticipated that the stores will undergo a brief transition period with the goal of re-opening within a matter of days under the Super 1 Foods banner.

February 23, 2018

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC), Tyler, Texas, announced plans to acquire eight Winn-Dixie stores from Southeastern Grocers (SEG), Jacksonville, Fla.

Study: How flavor-packed burgers offer sustainability solution

Blended burgers represent a sustainability opportunity for restaurants and foodservice operators, as beef accounts for a sizable portion of these companies’ greenhouse gas emissions.

February 22, 2018

According to research conducted by World Resources Institute (WRI), Washington, D.C., beef accounts for nearly half of the land use and greenhouse gas emissions associated with the food Americans eat.

Preferred Freezer Services constructing newest facility in Los Angeles

The state-of-the-art facility will cover an entire city block and will add over 90,000 pallet positions.

February 21, 2018

Preferred Freezer Services, Chatham, N.J., is overseeing the construction of its newest facility, Big Bear in Los Angeles.

Report: Private label vs. national brands

The findings reveals that 85% of respondents state they trust private brand products at least as much as national brands.

February 21, 2018

Daymon, a Stamford, Conn.-based subsidiary of Advantage Solutions, released its first-ever Private Brand Intelligence Report, which provides a “State of the Industry” analysis on how private brands stack up against national brands.

FourKites raises $35M to accelerate predictive supply chain execution

FourKites uses connections to more than 4 million GPS devices and a proprietary algorithm to provide precise arrival time predictions and real-time recommendations.

February 21, 2018

FourKites, Chicago, announced $35 million in Series B funding to further its geographic and product expansion.

Sysco acquires Doerle Food Services

The family-owned business services parts of a 6-state area, including Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

February 20, 2018

Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, acquired Doerle Food Services, a Broussard, La.-based broadline distributor.

Crown Equipment opens new sales, service center in MN

The Crown Lift Trucks facility offers a complete selection of material handling technologies, products and services.

February 20, 2018

Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, Ohio, opened a new sales and service location in Champlin, Minn.

Survey reveals consumers’ preferences for grocery store of the future

The study revealed several common preferences among consumers, including the desire for increased convenience and more options for refrigerated and frozen foods.

February 20, 2018

Phononic, Durham, N.C., released the findings of a study discussing consumers’ grocery shopping preferences.

Conagra Brands to sell Canadian Del Monte business to Bonduelle Group

The acquisition gives Bonduelle the right to use the Del Monte brand on different segments of processed fruits and vegetables and stocks of products marketed by Conagra.

February 20, 2018

Conagra Brands, Inc., Chicago, entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Del Monte processed fruit and vegetable business in Canada to Bonduelle Group, Canada.