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Ready Seafood, Santa Monica Seafood help fund UMaine lobster research

Data collected during the 2019 expeditions will provide lobster fishery managers and coastal communities the information needed to respond to the changing environment and forecast future trends.
June 5, 2019
A $75,000 gift from two seafood companies will fund a fourth field season for a University of Maine, Orono, Maine, deepwater lobster settlement monitoring program.
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Research reveals cold storage industry likely to see demand for another 100M square feet from online grocery sales

Much of the cold storage sector’s growth is likely to occur in gateway markets like Los Angeles and the New York area as well as leading food production states, such as California, Washington, Florida, Texas and Wisconsin.
June 5, 2019
The growth of online grocery sales has the U.S. market for cold storage warehouses poised for strong growth, potentially creating demand for up to 100 million square feet of industrial cold storage space over the next five years, according to a new report from CBRE, Los Angeles.
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PGT Trucking expands with new project cargo management division

This division provides assistance moving high-volume, heavy, valuable or multifaceted freight with multiple shipments, legal flatbeds and a variety of specialized equipment.
June 5, 2019
PGT Trucking, Inc., Aliquippa, Pa., developed the Project Cargo Management Division, a single-source transportation solution for high-volume or complex project cargo.
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Study: 82% of consumers review products online before purchasing in store

While 59% of retailers are focused on creating a consistent brand experience across channels, only 18% are focused on increasing the convergence of physical and digital shopping environments.
June 5, 2019
The advent of e-commerce has elevated consumers’ expectations of the shopping experience, and retailers must now provide service anytime, anywhere and any way customers desire. This makes the customer journey more complicated than ever before.
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Before the Butcher UNCUT BURGER

Private investors acquire Before the Butcher

Before the Butcher launched its UNCUT brand in the foodservice channel last year, and initiated retail distribution last month.
June 4, 2019
Private investors Gregg and Jeff Hamann acquired Before the Butcher, Irvine, Calif., in a transaction that complements the Hamanns’ ownership of ground beef producer Jensen Meat Co.
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Study reveals specialty food sales near $150B

Specialty food sales outpaced the growth of all food at retail – up 10.3% vs. 3.1%.
June 4, 2019
The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) annual State of the Specialty Food Industry Report reveals that specialty food remains one of the fastest-growing segments of the food business.
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