Cold Foods Industry News - Articles - Page 522

TruTag Technologies spins off HinaLea Imaging into separate business unit

HinaLea developed what is said to be the world’s first high-resolution, handheld autonomous hyperspectral camera.

March 13, 2018

TruTag Technologies, Emeryville, Calif., announced plans to spin off its HinaLea Imaging business.

Study finds Millennials want more ethically-sourced foods on the go

The study finds that while all consumers care about ethical eating, consumers under 35 years pay the closest attention to responsible practices behind menus.

March 13, 2018

Younger consumers revealed increased expectations for ethical snacks and grab-and-go foods, according to Ethics On the Go, a new report from Culinary Visions Panel's Mindful Dining Initiative project.

Study reveals ‘dangers’ in presenting clean label products

With no uniform definition of clean labelling across the industry, retailers are urged to strike a balance between providing detailed nutritional information and ensuring that labels remain clear and easy-to-understand.

March 13, 2018

The report, “The Clean Label Phenomenon for Food Retailers: Enhancing Transparency for Consumers,” sponsored by Food Marking Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and Solutions for Retail Brands, Inc. (S4RB), Fort Worth, Texas, and written by Kieran Forsey, co-founder and CEO of S4RB, says the clean labelling phenomenon has become a “moving target” for retailers as consumer demand for transparency soars.

FMI, CFI partner to promote transparency culture

FMI is partnering with CFI to develop a transparency index, based on consumer transparency expectations.

March 13, 2018

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), Kansas City, Mo., partnered to create a new culture of transparency in the food system.

Smartcool Systems to acquire Total Energy Concepts

TEC is a Baxter, Minn.-based distributor of Smartcool products and other energy efficient items.

March 13, 2018

Smartcool Systems Inc., Canada, announced plans to acquire Total Energy Concepts Inc. (TEC).

Treofan sells Americas business to CCL Industries

Treofan’s American business includes distribution in North, Central and South America.

March 13, 2018

Treofan Holdings GmbH, Germany, announced the sale of its Americas business to Canadian label manufacturer CCL Industries for approximately $251 million.

Chobani announces spring class for incubator program

The Chobani Incubator program helps entrepreneurs with ideas break into food and beverage industries through equity-free investment and a strong focus on mentorship.

March 12, 2018

Chobani, LLC, Norwich, N.Y., announced members of its Spring 2018 class for the Chobani Incubator.

Blue Bell re-opens Indianapolis distribution facility

Blue Bell products will be sold at Meijer, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, Harvest Market, Safeway and Walmart stores through Indiana.

March 12, 2018

Blue Bell Ice Cream, Brenham, Texas, re-opened its Indianapolis distribution facility.

G&C Foods completes 70,000-sq-ft addition

The newly added warehouse space will be used to store dry foods, in turn opening up current space in its warehouse for additional refrigerated and frozen products.

March 12, 2018

G&C Foods, Syracuse, N.Y., completed a 70,000-square-foot warehouse addition at its 3407 Walters Road location.

Smart buildings, smart devices to drive use of IoT

From 2018 onwards, cross-industry devices, such as those targeted at smart buildings, including LED lighting, HVAC and physical security systems, will take the lead.

March 12, 2018

An estimated 8.4 billion connected things were in use worldwide in 2017, up 31% percent from 2016, and will reach 20.4 billion by 2020, according to Gartner, Inc., Stamford, Conn.