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Research reveals uptick in processed foods consumption in Canada

. The highest consumers are kids ages 9-13 who get 57% of their calories from energy-dense, nutritionally-lacking products.
February 9, 2018
New research commissioned by Heart & Stroke, a Canadian charity dedicated to advocacy, education and the funding of research surrounding heart disease and stroke, shows that ultra-processed food consumption in Canada continues to increase and is alarmingly high, accounting for almost half of the daily calorie intake.
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Charoen Pokphand Foods acquires Bellisio Foods from Centre Partners

Bellisio Foods maintains deep strategic relationships with leading U.S. retailers with over 50,000 distribution points.
February 9, 2018
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Co. Ltd. (CPF), Bankgok, China, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bellisio Foods from Centre Partners, New York, for $1.1 million.
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Lakeside Foods to expand packaging facility

The planned expansion would include a 100,000-square-foot addition, including an expanded frozen warehouse and increased refrigerated packaging space.
February 9, 2018
Lakeside Foods, Inc., Manitowoc, Wis., announced plans to invest over $40 million in the expansion of its Manitowoc packaging facility.
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TOMRA launches farm-to-fork working groups

The groups will work across the industry to integrate data through digital standards that lead to continuous improvements, from precision farming to trading to retail marketing of fresh and processed food products.
February 8, 2018
TOMRA Sorting Food, Austria, revealed plans to form cross-industry working groups to accelerate development of digital standards for the food industry.
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Survey shows consumers enjoy pineapple on their pizza

The results revealed that 65% of respondents are in favor of pineapple on their pizza, and a whopping 85% of respondents said they indulge in cold leftovers for breakfast.
February 8, 2018
Convenience, coffee and gasoline retailer Cumberland Farms, Westborough, Mass., announced the results of a survey around consumers' preferences and debates when it comes to pizza.
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Atalanta acquires ANCO Fine Cheese from Schratter Foods

All Nations Cheese Organization (ANCO) Fine Cheese is a Miami-based specialty cheese importer business.
February 8, 2018
Atalanta Corp., an Elizabeth, N.J.-based specialty food importer, acquired All Nations Cheese Organization (ANCO) Fine Cheese, a Miami-based specialty cheese importer business, from Schratter Foods Inc., Fairfield, N.J.
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TGW Systems to move into larger manufacturing facility

The 170,000-square-foot facility is currently occupied by Wacker Neuson Corp.
February 7, 2018
TGW Logistics Group, Grand Rapids, Mich., announced plans to move its manufacturing plant from 6870 Grand Haven Rd. to 1300 E. Mount Garfield Rd., both in Norton Shores, Mich.
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Pinnacle Foods expands frozen meal manufacturing hub

Locating the warehouse with the manufacturing plant will eliminate more than 130,000 miles of tractor-trailer traffic from Interstate 49.
February 7, 2018
Pinnacle Foods Inc., Parsippany, N.J., announced plans to expand its frozen meal manufacturing hub.
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