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Study: Consumers consider range of attributes when purchasing meat

Meat purchasing preferences vary based upon a range of demographics.
August 6, 2018
Factors such as wellness and production practices, health, animal welfare, origin/locally sourced and organic are becoming increasingly important, according to a report published by Category Partners (CP), Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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Food safety testing

Intertek acquires Alchemy Systems

Intertek’s 43,000 employees in 100 countries provide assurance, testing, inspection and certification services across a range of industry sectors.
August 6, 2018
Intertek Group plc, UK, announced plans to acquire Alchemy Systems, Austin, Texas, from The Riverside Co., New York.
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Study reveals demographic breakdown of organic store brand sales

One of the biggest shifts in the organic and natural landscape in recent years has been the dramatic increase in product selection and visibility of private brands.
August 6, 2018
This availability has led to new perceived shopping behaviors among consumers, according to a report published by The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash.
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J.R. Simplot implements gene editing technology to extend shelf life

Gene editing technology like CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing tools may be able to significantly increase shelf life of avocados, strawberries and other fruits.
August 6, 2018
The J.R. Simplot Co., Boise, Idaho, executed a joint intellectual property licensing agreement with Corteva Agriscience, the Indianapolis, Ind., agriculture division of DowDuPont, the Broad Institute of MIT, Cambridge, Mass., and Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., for foundational CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools.
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Allen Harim HQs

Allen Harim opens new corporate HQs

The new 18,900-square-foot headquarters is located in the former Vlasic pickle plant the company purchased in 2014.
August 2, 2018
Allen Harim moved into a new corporate headquarters building in Millsboro, Del.
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AgroFresh acquires Verigo

This acquisition strengthens AgroFresh’s role as a provider of intelligent and innovative solutions for customers across the fresh produce value chain.
August 2, 2018
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., acquired Verigo, a Gainesville, Fla.-based Internet of Things (IoT) provider of end-to-end visibility and management of cold chain logistics.
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Technomic: M&As funnel growth in foodservice distribution

• Leading-edge distributors are taking the lead in helping operators understand the various nuances of delivery.
August 2, 2018
The Top 10 companies in the Power 50 ranking continued to grow market share in 2017, adding another percentage point of sales share and now accounting for 90.5% of the Power 50's total sales volume of $128 billion, according to “Power 50 U.S. Broadline Distributor Report,” a report published by Technomic, Chicago.
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Albertsons, Greycroft announce $50M fund to invest, grow new companies in grocery sector

The fund will utilize Greycroft’s investment expertise and connections into the early-stage technology industry and Albertsons’ grocery expertise and coast-to-coast footprint.
August 2, 2018
Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, and venture capital firm Greycroft, New York, created a $50 million fund that will invest in and help grow emerging companies and technologies in the grocery sector.
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