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NatureWorks partners with New Plastics Economy initiative

The strategy includes guidelines for new types of packaging, improved technology and processes for re-use and innovations in material types and characteristics.
February 10, 2017
NatureWorks, LLC, Minnetonka, Minn., finalized a 3-year partnership agreement the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy initiative.
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Iowa Cold Storage expands Altoona, IA facility

The new 50-foot-tall addition will feature a 100-foot loading dock, add 19,000 pallet positions and provide capacity for refrigerated, frozen and deep-chill products.
February 9, 2017
Iowa Cold Storage announced plans to add 118,000 square feet to its state-of-the-art, public refrigerated warehouse in Altoona, Iowa.
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Cargill installs system to convert beef byproducts into feed ingredient

The $3.5 million project will enhance the plant’s value-added protein process, which converts raw byproduct into a protein-rich animal feed ingredient.
February 9, 2017
Cargill, Wichita, Kan., announced plans to install a system in its Guelph, Ontario, Canada-based beef processing plant to convert beef byproducts into a feed ingredient.
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Vandersterre Groep Bedrijven acquires Grozette

The Vandersterre Groep sells cheese to market traders, cheese shops, retailers, out-of-home customers and wholesalers, and exports to more than 70 countries.
February 9, 2017
The Vandersterre Groep Bedrijven, a privately-owned cheese processor based in The Netherlands, announced plans to acquire Grozette of Woerden, The Netherlands.
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IRI study finds shoppers feeling optimistic about personal finances for 2017

The Q4 2016 findings reveal that 70% of consumers feel their household finances will improve in the next six months.
February 8, 2017
The Q4 2016 findings reveal that 70% of consumers feel their household finances will improve in the next six months, and are willing to pay a premium for higher quality and highly differentiated packaged goods products as well as for the convenience of shopping online.
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Study outlines growth of low carbon technologies

The drive toward sustainability has never been more urgent, and technology will continue to play a crucial role.
February 8, 2017
Low carbon technologies are now cost competitive with fossil fuels, and innovation is gathering pace across the sector, according to a new report by Lloyd’s Register.
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