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Tyson to expand TN poultry operation

The project will increase capacity to the plant’s existing harvest area, install more processing lines and add about 25,000 square feet.
August 17, 2017
Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark., announced plans to invest $84 million in its Union City, Tenn., poultry plant.
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Piedmont Custom Meats expands NC operations

The investment includes the building acquisition, renovations and equipment for the operation.
August 17, 2017
Piedmont Custom Meats, Gibsonville, N.C., announced plans to expand the former Yates Country Ham building in Asheboro, N.C.
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Research suggests one look could determine power of produce at retail

One of the study’s top findings explores that while price remains an important factor in produce selection, appearance easily dominates.
August 15, 2017
Produce, a category that outpaces total store sales at $63 billion, increased in dollars 3.3% and grew in volume 2.6% over the 52 weeks ending March 19, according to “Power of Produce 2017,” produced by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI).
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Study: Marketing to Millennial parents should not be overlooked

Millennials and kids have emerged separately as major consumer targets over the past few years.
August 15, 2017
Now Millennials are coming of age and having kids of their own, and Millennial parents are a new demographic that operators must pay attention to, according to “2017 U.S. Millennial Parents Insights Report,” produced by Technomic, Chicago.
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AppCard acquires grocery loyalty, marketing solutions provider

AppCard's state-of-the-art machine learning technology, combined with ProLogic's vertical expertise and strong market presence, positions AppCard as a leading loyalty and digital offers provider for the grocery market.
August 15, 2017
AppCard Inc., a New York-based personalized marketing and shopper analytics platform for retailers, acquired ProLogic Retail Services, a provider of loyalty marketing solutions for independent grocers based in Delray Beach, Fla.
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Smithfield Foods acquires Kansas City Sausage

In 2013, Smithfield and Kansas City Sausage formed a 50/50 joint venture.
August 14, 2017
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., acquired Kansas City Sausage Co., LLC, a Kansas City, Mo.-based producer of pre-rigor sausages.
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ePac to open flexible packaging plant

ePac Boulder will specialize in serving the flexible packaging needs of brands of all types and sizes, from start-ups to global brands.
August 14, 2017
ePac Holdings, Middleton, Wis., announced plans to open its next plant in Boulder, Colo.
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Dean Foods shutters PET dairy plant

The 3.1-acre property is owned by Land-O-Sun Dairies LLC, a Dean Foods subsidiary.
August 14, 2017
Dean Foods Co., Dallas, Texas, announced plans to close its PET dairy plant in Richmond, Va.
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Schwan’s Co., The trū Shrimp Co. enter strategic partnership

The partnership will generate opportunities to work together in providing consumers with safe, natural shrimp.
August 14, 2017
The trū Shrimp Co., an affiliate of Ralco, Balaton, Minn., and Schwan’s Co., Bloomington, Minn., formed a strategic partnership designed to help propel in-land shrimp production forward.
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