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IFCO Systems US, Tampa, Fla., released the results of its updated report, showing IFCO’s reusable plastic containers (RPCs) deliver greater environmental savings for delivering fresh produce in North America than the use of single-use corrugated fiber containers.

The Vollrath Company, LLC, Sheboygan, Wis., acquired the cleaning equipment division of CDF Industries, Quakertown, Pa.

Here's a recap of this week's personnel changes.

Sonoco, Hartsville, S.C., acquired Peninsula Packaging Co., an Exeter, Calif.-based manufacturer of thermoformed packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables, for $230 million.

Bureau Veritas, France, acquired Schutter Group B.V., a Netherlands-based provider of inspection, testing, certification and logistical support services to the global agri-commodities markets.

Alchemy Systems, Austin, Texas, and SafetyChain Software, San Rafael, Calif., formed a partnership to help the food and beverage industry improve their food safety and quality initiatives.

Mission Produce, Oxnard, Calif., completed construction on its first Ripe Center in Europe.

Sanderson Farms, Inc., Laurel, Miss., announced that sites located in Smith and Wood Counties, Texas, have been tentatively selected for construction of a new feed mill, hatchery, poultry processing plant and wastewater treatment facility.

Newstead Ranch Inc., Clarence, N.Y., announced plans to expand operations at two of its egg farms in the Finger Lakes, N.Y., region and create up to 55 new jobs over the next five years.