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Golden State Foods opens meat processing plant in Opelika, AL

The facility services six McDonald's distribution centers and 2,900 McDonald's restaurants throughout the Southeast as well as four Nestlé manufacturing facilities.

July 26, 2018

Golden State Foods (GSF), Irvine, Calif., opened the doors to its newest meat processing plant in Opelika, Ala.

RLS Logistics announces cross docking expansion plans

RLS Logistics' freight consolidation division specializes in refrigerated and frozen LTL shipments.

July 26, 2018

RLS Logistics announced plans to expand cross dock from 45,000 square feet to 70,000 square feet at its Newfield, N.J., headquarters location.

UNFI to acquire SUPERVALU

The transaction will greatly expand UNFI's customer base and exposure across channels, including those where demand for "better for you" products is increasing.

July 26, 2018

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), Providence, R.I., announced plans to acquire SUPERVALU INC., Minneapolis, for approximately $2.9 billion.

True Food Innovations acquires Chef’d’s assets

True Food Innovations acquired all Chef'd assets, including plant, property, equipment, brand and intangible assets, and plans to consolidate these assets into True Food Innovations.

July 25, 2018

True Family Enterprises, Newport Beach, Calif., and its wholly owned subsidiary True Food Innovations, also based in Newport Beach, acquired the assets of Chef'd, Los Angeles.

Applegate releases ingredient, packaging updates

Applegate revealed a new packaging design to provide an easier experience for consumers in-store and at-home.

July 25, 2018

Applegate, Bridgewater, N.J., is progressing its mission – Changing The Meat We Eat – by removing carrageenan from its poultry deli meat varieties.

Green Valley Organics changes name to Green Valley Creamery

The packaging’s bold new look will further Green Valley Creamery’s mission to bring real dairy back into consumers’ lives.

July 25, 2018

Green Valley Organics, Sebastopol, Calif., changed its name to Green Valley Creamery and unveiled a major packaging redesign.

Taylor Farms opens new state-of-the-art employee training centers

Taylor Farms invested more than $1 million in a 4,500-square-foot facility in Yuma, Ariz., and a 2,200-square-foot facility in Salinas, Calif.

July 25, 2018

Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., opened two employee training centers dedicated to the continued education and advancement of employees across the organization.

Aramark to reduce single-use plastic footprint company-wide

The company plans to expand its offering of reusable water bottles, mugs, takeout containers and bags.

July 25, 2018

Aramark, Philadelphia, Pa., announced plans to reduce its single-use plastic footprint across its global operations.

Study: U.S. consumers preparing meals at home with the help of foodservice

While U.S. consumers might not be dining out more, they do turn to foodservice for a shortcut in their in-home meal preparation.

July 25, 2018

U.S. consumers are increasingly eating and preparing their meals at home, reports The NPD Group, Chicago.

Green Valley Organics becomes first FODMAP friendly dairy in U.S.

Green Valley Organics’ products are made with pure and simple ingredients, live and active cultures and organic milk and cream from small family farms.

July 25, 2018

Green Valley Organics, Sebastopol, Calif., has become what is said to be the first dairy brand in the United States to achieve FODMAP friendly certification.