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Thai Union Group strengthens efforts to combat food fraud

The Combating Food Fraud and Food Defense Strategy will complement the work Thai Union already does under its global sustainability strategy.
September 30, 2019
Thai Union Group PCL, Bangkok, announced a new strategy to protect its food supply chains from intentional contamination through a series of robust programs to combat food fraud.
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Study reveals 10% of U.S. consumers consider the environment a top factor when making food, beverage decisions

What’s more is, one in 10 U.S. adults, or roughly 20 million consumers, said that they have switched to a different food or beverage brand because it was sold in earth-friendly packaging.
September 30, 2019
Nearly 9% of adults consider the environment as a top factor when making food and beverage purchase decisions, and it’s young adults, ages 18-44 years old, who are most likely to feel this way, finds the “Health Aspirations & Behavioral Tracking Service” report from The NPD Group, Chicago.
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Ruby Robinson rebrands to The Ruby Co.

Ruby Robinson has since evolved to a full line supplier of nearly all fresh commodities servicing customers nationwide.
September 30, 2019
Ruby Robinson, Buffalo Grove, Ill., announced an official rebrand, effective Sept. 20, becoming The Ruby Co.
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FruitSpec Yield Estimation Solution

FruitSpec closes $4M investment for yield estimation solution

FruitSpec’s patented hyperspectral and computer vision algorithms enable the company to count the number of fruit and estimate fruit sizes for accurate early season fruit yield estimation.
September 30, 2019
FruitSpec, an Israel-based portfolio company of The Trendlines Group Ltd., completed a $4 million investment round for its yield estimation solution.
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Fifth Season builds 60,000-square-foot vertical farm

The company's 60,000-square-foot farm is said to set a new vertical agriculture standard for efficient, safe and sustainable production of pesticide-free leafy greens and herbs in urban communities.
September 30, 2019
Fifth Season, Pittsburgh, Pa., announced plans for its first highly efficient, commercial-scale indoor vertical farm in Braddock, Pa., which will open in early 2020.
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McCain Foods invests in Farms of the Future initiative

This program will collaborate with universities, technology companies and other agri-centric companies on dedicated commercial farms that will pilot regenerative potato farming practices and emerging agriculture technologies.
September 30, 2019
McCain Foods, Canada, announced the new Farms of the Future initiative to advance sustainable farming practices by demonstrating scalability and economic viability.
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METRO constructs $400M modernized distribution center

The new, 700,000-square-foot semi-automated fresh distribution center will enable the company to continue growth and expansion in the Ontario market.
September 30, 2019
METRO, Canada, marked the start of construction to modernize its Ontario, Canada, distribution network.
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