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Report: Domestic subsidies fuel unsustainable production

The study found that production increases fuel highly unsustainable production practices and the misallocation of natural resources.

July 31, 2017

Domestic subsidies in many countries encourage production increases that result in considerable surpluses and lower prices on global markets, according to a new study released by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), Canada.

Study: Humans still needed in the workforce despite influx of automation

Recent developments in robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning have put Americans on the cusp of a new automation age.

July 31, 2017

Automation is happening, and realizing automation’s full potential requires people and technology to work hand in hand, according to a new report produced by McKinsey Global Institute, New York.

KUKA to invest in Germany HQs

The new buildings are to be completed by 2025 and will provide room for a total of 1,600 workstations.

July 31, 2017

KUKA announced plans to invest in the expansion and modernization of its Augsburg, Germany, headquarters location.

Mar-Kov launches food manufacturing software division

The new Vittles division will provide traceability, inventory, manufacturing and compliance software to the food and beverage industries.

July 28, 2017

Mar-Kov, Canada, launched Vittles Food Manufacturing Software, a division that will serve the food manufacturing industry.

OK Foods creates COO position, and more

July 28, 2017

OK Foods appointed a new chief operating officer, and more, in this week's personnel announcements.

Marel to acquire Sulmaq

Sulmaq's services include hog slaughtering lines, cattle slaughtering lines, cutting and deboning, viscera processing and food logistics.

July 28, 2017

Marel, Iceland, announced plans to acquire Sulmaq, Brazil.

Bongards Creameries announces $35M plant expansion

The newly expanded 190,000-square-foot plant includes renovations and updates to the existing facility.

July 28, 2017

Bongards Creameries, Chanhassen, Minn., announced plans to nearly double the size of its Humboldt, Tenn., production facility.

Otsuka acquires Daiya, expands plant-based foods portfolio

Daiya produces a line of plant-based foods, including Greek yogurt alternatives, frozen pizza, frozen cheesecake, cream cheese-style spreads and cheese alternatives.

July 27, 2017

Canada-based Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced plans to acquire 100% of Daiya Foods Inc., a Canada-based manufacturer of plant-based foods.

Study: The future of the B-to-B customer experience

As the pace of innovation continues to accelerate, companies will put more emphasis on the experiences they deliver to customers to create a competitive advantage.

July 27, 2017

"Customers 2020,” a study produced by Walker, Indianapolis, Ind., reveals the customer experience industry of the future.

Imperial Frozen Foods acquires Greystone Foods, expands IQF product offerings

Greystone manufactures 30 varieties of grade-A frozen vegetables to 2,000 supermarkets nationwide.

July 27, 2017

Chicago-based Kenex Holdings announced that portfolio company Imperial Frozen Foods purchased 100% of the assets of Greystone Foods LLC, a Birmingham, Ala.-based manufacturer of Today’s Harvest branded and private label individually quick-frozen (IQF) vegetables.