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Port of Pensacola adds produce shipping service to/from Mexico

Calling two ports in the state of Veracruz gives World Direct Shipping access to Mexico City’s market and industrial areas.

January 29, 2018

World Direct Shipping, Palmetto, Fla., announced plans to begin weekly sailings between the Port of Pensacola and the Port of Coatzacoalcos in Mexico’s state of Veracruz.

Report reveals 10 key trends impacting e-commerce packaging strategies

TricorBraun offers insights on consumer and retail trends influencing e-commerce packaging strategies.

January 29, 2018

TricorBraun, Oak Brook, Ill., released a new report detailing the top consumer and retail trends consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand owners need to know when developing an e-commerce packaging strategy.

Keurig, Dr Pepper Snapple Group merge, form Keurig Dr Pepper beverage company

This combination joins together Dr Pepper, 7UP, Snapple, A&W, Mott’s and Sunkist brands with coffee brand Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and the Keurig single-serve coffee system.

January 29, 2018

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., Plano, Texas, and Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., Burlington, Mass., entered into a definitive merger agreement to create Keurig Dr Pepper, a new beverage company.

Report: 70% of consumers will grocery shop online by 2024

Key findings from this year’s study show that omni-channel shopping has passed the tipping point with online grocery shopping on an accelerated path to industry saturation.

January 29, 2018

Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and Nielsen, Chicago, released its second-year findings of its “Digitally Engaged Food Shopper” study.

Tyson invests in Memphis Meats

The investment is an example of Tyson Foods’ commitment to explore innovative, new ways of meeting growing global demand for protein.

January 29, 2018

Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., invested in food tech startup Memphis Meats.

Keystone Natural Holdings acquires J.P. Veggies, Superior Tofu

These companies join a portfolio of leading manufacturers of healthy, plant-based protein products.

January 29, 2018

Keystone Natural Holdings LLC (KNH), Chicago, acquired J.P. Veggies Inc. (doing business as VeggieLand), Parsippany, N.J., and Superior Tofu Ltd., Canada.

RFA’s annual conference focuses on food safety, retail trends and more

January 26, 2018

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) works toward “Advancing & Safeguarding the Refrigerated Foods Industry” through events such as its 38th annual conference, which will take place March 4-7 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Cold food & beverage industry experiences slew of exec changes

January 26, 2018

Here's a recap of personnel changes from this week's cold food and beverage announcements.

Cheney Brothers doubles size of NC distribution facility

The $30 million project will add 164,000 square feet, bringing the total building footprint to over 250,000 square feet.

January 26, 2018

Cheney Brothers Inc., a Riviera Beach, Fla.-based a national broadline food distributor, announced plans to more than double the size of its Statesville, N.C., distribution facility.

Duravant to acquire Key Technology

Key Technology’s portfolio includes highly intelligent optical inspection and digital sorting systems, vibratory conveying system and process and preparation systems.

January 26, 2018

Duravant LLC, Downers Grove, Ill., entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Key Technology, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of digital sorting, inspection, conveying and processing equipment.