KFC Canada, Canada, partnered with Chicken Farmers of Canada, Canada, to feature the Raised by a Canadian Farmer seal on its products.

Nearly 56% of Americans feel that food brands have the main responsibility for reducing plastic waste in food packaging, and that 46% are willing to pay more for renewable packaging, according to an international consumer survey commissioned by Kemira, Finland.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery opened a 10,000-square-foot R&D innovation center and test kitchen at its Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., headquarters location.

BDT Capital Partners, LLC, a Chicago-based merchant bank, acquired a majority interest in Whataburger, San Antonio, Texas.

Heeren Bros., Inc., Comstock Park, Mich., and Walsma & Lyons, Byron City, Mich., announced a joint venture merger to become what is said to be a leading full-service produce and distribution, brokerage, refrigerated transportation and logistics company.

The organic ice cream market is in position to accrue substantial gains by 2025, according to a report published by Global Market Insights, Shelbyville, Del.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., announced plans to construct new biogas gathering systems in Missouri and Utah.

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI), Washington, D.C., announced plans to work with IBM’s Food Trust, a blockchain-enabled system, to begin a comprehensive seafood supply chain traceability pilot program.

An open-ended survey of 5,000 Americans revealed that broccoli remains America's favorite vegetable for the second year in a row.

Hart Dairy, Augusta, Ga., closed its $10 million seed round to catalyze the long-term growth of the company.