Cold Foods Industry News - Articles - Page 547

Aviagen Turkeys completes hatchery expansion, upgrades fleet

The goal was to double the hatching capacity and improve the workflow of the existing facility.

December 8, 2017

Aviagen Turkeys, Lewisburg, W.V., completed its $4.5 million hatchery expansion and refurbishment.

Study: 76% of shoppers visit more than 1 retailer a week

The report provides an overview of this growing grocery trend, including key motivators such as price, quality, availability and convenience.

December 8, 2017

The study, "Trip Drivers: Top Influencers Driving Shopper Traffic," shows that 76% of weekly shoppers visit more than one retailer each week for groceries, and 67% of those shoppers visit approximately 2-3 retailers a week.

Ahold Delhaize appoints CEO of U.S. parent company, and more personnel changes

December 8, 2017

Here's the rundown of personnel changes within the cold food and beverage industry.

McLane Co. opens $150M grocery distribution center

The McLane Findlay distribution center will utilize employees, robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver over 325,000 picks of items per day at peak operation.

December 8, 2017

McLane Co., Inc., Temple, Texas, celebrated the opening of its new, $150 million, 417,338-square-foot grocery distribution center in Findlay, Ohio.

Romana Food Brands acquires Pizza Romana

Pizza Romana currently produces pizza for Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc. under the Mike's private label.

December 7, 2017

Romana Food Brands Corp., Canada, acquired Pasta Romana, a Canada-based pizza manufacturer.

Study: Guiding Stars system improves consumers' nutritional choices

According to data, the Guiding Stars system helped shoppers choose items with less trans-fat and sugar and more fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

December 7, 2017

The introduction of the Guiding Stars system in supermarkets "translated into measurable nutritional benefits" by prompting customers to make healthier food choices, according to a study published by Guiding Stars, Scarborough, Maine.

Walmart changes legal name to reflect growing omni-channel

The name change demonstrates the company’s growing emphasis on serving customers however they want to shop.

December 7, 2017

Walmart, Bentonville, Ark., announced plans to change its legal name from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to Walmart Inc., effective Feb. 1, 2018.

Ahold Delhaize announces U.S. parent company

The new parent company will be for all of Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies, including local brands, Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Giant, Hannaford, Giant/Martin’s and Peapod, as well as its retail business services.

December 7, 2017

Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands, announced the creation of Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company for all of Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies.

Study: Reducing food waste starts at the grocery store

Innovative, modern plastic packaging helps protect produce, meats, fish and dairy products from microbes, moisture and other invasive agents.

December 7, 2017

A survey sponsored by Plastics Make it Possible, an initiative sponsored through the American Chemistry Council, Washington, D.C., indicates that a majority of Americans (91%) say preventing food waste in their homes is "very important."

Processors to Watch in 2018

Find out why Kangaroo Brands, Graeter’s Ice Cream, La Terra Fina, On-Cor Frozen Foods and Columbus Craft Meats were named Processors to Watch in 2018.

Marina Mayer

December 6, 2017

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods zeroed in on five refrigerated and frozen foods producers who exemplify food safety, environmental initiatives, plant expansions, new product development, packaging optimization and more.