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PLMA study: Millennials are changing the way America eats

A nationwide survey of more than 1,800 shoppers age 20-29 reveals that Millennials love food, but want food done their way.
September 22, 2016
The report, “How America’s Eating Habits Are Changing,” conducted by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), New York, also shows that fresh and healthy foods are at the top of their shopping lists, while prepared and portable foods are also very popular.
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USCS Warsaw

United States Cold Storage expands Warsaw, NC warehouse

The Phase 3 expansion, nicknamed “Project Frosty,” includes a new cooler with pick tunnels, a new freezer and 13,000 additional pallet positions.
September 22, 2016
United States Cold Storage (USCS), Voorhees, N.J., broke ground on a 3.6 million-cubic-foot addition to its Warsaw, N.C., warehouse.
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PAC Machinery expands Clamco bagger manufacturing facility

Much of the expansion will be devoted to the manufacture of specialized baggers used in the package fulfillment industry.
September 22, 2016
PAC Machinery, San Rafael, Calif., broke ground on its new Clamco product development and manufacturing facility expansion.
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DK Energy acquires Groom Energy

The move will target building energy services, distributed energy and energy procurement for commercial and industrial clients.
September 21, 2016
DK Energy US, a subsidiary of EDF’s energy services arm called Dalkia, acquired Groom Energy Solutions for an undisclosed sum.
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Report outlines how increase of frozen foods helps reduce waste

The Frozen Food Report II gathers independent evidence supporting the role of frozen food, and highlights the growth of the industry in recent years.
September 21, 2016
George Eustice, minister of state for farming, food and fisheries, says the uptick in frozen food innovation in the UK plays a role in reducing waste, aiding food security, providing affordable nutrition and supporting the foodservice industry.
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JBT brine system

JBT to acquire Cooling and Applied Technologies

C.A.T. is a manufacturer of value-added food solutions, such as injection, margination, weighing, freezing and refrigeration systems and chillers, primarily for the poultry industry.
September 19, 2016
JBT Corp., Chicago, signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Cooling and Applied Technologies (C.A.T.), Inc. for $90 million.
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