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Pallet Shuttle to expand automation, robotics manufacturing to the U.S.

Pallet Shuttle is an automated deep lane pallet storage and retrieval system (AS/RS).
February 24, 2017
Distribution Property Solutions, Inc. (DPSI), a turnkey provider of unique high-density storage systems based in Irvine, Calif., formed an agreement with Storage Management Systems (SMS) of South Africa to expand manufacturing operations of its Pallet Shuttle System to the United States.
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Pioneer Growers nears completion of facility expansion

Construction of the Phase 3 project began in August 2016, and was part of a 5-year plan that included previous expansions of processing, receiving and packing areas and added features such as Thermomass tilt wall construction.
February 24, 2017
Pioneer Growers is near the completion of an expansion at its Belle Grade, Fla., headquarters plant, which includes expanded cold storage and processing facilities.
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“Power of Meat” study: Deflation changing retail meat purchases

The study found that selling meat as part of a total meal solution in ready-to-prepare meal kits drew consumer interest and has the potential to yield increased sales.
February 23, 2017
After years of increasing prices in a volume-challenged marketplace, deflation is profoundly changing the meat purchase yet again, according to a study released by The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI), Washington, D.C.
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Schuman Cheese WI facility

Schuman Cheese expands processing capabilities

The new facility, to be known as Imperia-Fall Creek, is part of a selective asset purchase agreement with Greenwood Packaging.
February 23, 2017
Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, N.J., is expanding its footprint with the addition of a 54,000-square-foot production facility in Fall Creek, Wis.
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Packaged Facts: Frozen foods market sales to reach $22B

The frozen food market has proven to be largely resilient in the face of both the fresh food and meal kit trends.
February 23, 2017
Packaged Facts’ new report estimates that frozen foods in the collective categories of dinners/entrées, pizza, side dishes and appetizers/snacks experienced overall sales of $22 billion in 2016, almost identical to the sales total four years prior.
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TemperPack to expand manufacturing HQs

TemperPack’s mission is to build revolutionary insulation products that help companies increase their cold chain shipments while reducing their overall impact on the environment.
February 23, 2017
TemperPack announced plans to invest $2 million to expand its Richmond, Va., manufacturing headquarters operation.
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Bonduelle to acquire Ready Pac Foods

The acquisition will help fuel the growth of both companies in the fresh food space.
February 23, 2017
Bonduelle, France, entered into an agreement to acquire Ready Pac Foods, the Irwindale, Calif.-based producer of convenience fresh meal solutions, salads and fresh cut produce.
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