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Robots, AI will replace 7% of U.S. jobs by 2025

The study predicts that 16% of U.S. jobs will be replaced, while the equivalent of 9% jobs will be created.

June 28, 2016

Forrester Research, Inc., Cambridge, Mass., forecasts that cognitive technologies such as robots, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and automation will replace 7% of U.S. jobs by 2025.

Study: Hispanic consumers lead U.S. market in grocery shopping engagement

Hispanic shoppers are highly engaged in store and digitally along the path to purchase.

June 28, 2016

As the U.S. Hispanic population continues to grow in size and influence, so too does this its buying patterns and behaviors, according to the 5th Edition of “The Why? Behind The Buy” U.S. Hispanic shopper study.

What’s trending on restaurant menus in 2016

Stacie Sopinka

June 28, 2016

Chefs and restaurateurs need to keep their menus fresh and exciting in order to keep diners coming back for more.

Chef’s Warehouse acquires M.T. Food Service

M.T. Food Service is a wholesale distributor of dairy, produce, specialty and grocery items.

June 28, 2016

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., Ridgefield, Conn., acquired substantially all of the assets of M.T. Food Service, Inc.

Performance Food Group expands foodservice distribution facility

The addition will pave the way for a significant increase in cooler capacity for products such as fresh meats and produce.

June 28, 2016

Performance Food Group Co., Richmond, Va., broke ground to expand its Performance Foodservice ‒ Lester food distribution facility in Lebanon, Tenn.

Sysco announces plans to source only cage-free eggs by 2026

Sysco believes the transition to a 100% cage-free egg supply chain by 2026 will require significant collaboration among industry participants.

June 24, 2016

Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, announced plans to work with its suppliers toward sourcing only cage-free eggs by 2026, dependent upon available supply, affordability and customer demand.

United Fresh Produce Association appoints new food safety VP

June 24, 2016

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

FMI releases annual grocery shopper trends report

This year's study further explores the deep shift in shopping and important meal time distinctions.

June 24, 2016

More and more U.S. households are changing grocery shopping habits due to shifting household roles, according to the 2016 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report released by the Food Marketing Institute, Arlington, Va.

Study: Millennials crave authentic brands

The study found that it’s more important than ever to make sure companies are strategic in brand communications from the very beginning.

June 24, 2016

Watershed Communications, Portland, Ore., released findings from two national ethnographic studies examining the media habits of Millennial food and beverage consumers.

Study shows U.S. manufacturers continue to invest in automation technologies

The report found that 83% of respondents have automated some part of their manufacturing process over the past five years, and 76% say they will do so within the next three years.

June 23, 2016

U.S. manufacturers continue to invest in automation technologies, spurred on by competitive factors and supply chain pressures, according to a report published by MAPI (Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation), Arlington, Va.