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Sabert Corp. acquires Mullinix Packages

Mullinix extrudes and thermoforms packaging products for the foodservice and food processing industries.
July 18, 2016
Sabert Corp., Sayreville, N.J., completed the acquisition of Mullinix Packages, Inc., a Fort Wayne, Ind.-based provider of plastic packaging solutions for food processors and the foodservice industry.
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Study: More organizations view quality as strategic asset

The increase in organizations viewing quality as a competitive differentiator and strategic asset is a positive shift from organizations that simply view quality as a compliance.
July 18, 2016
According to the “Global State of Quality 2 Research: Discoveries 2016” report, 36% of survey respondents said their organization views quality as a strategic asset and competitive differentiator, up from 22% in 2013.
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Kellogg, United Suppliers, Environmental Defense Fund collaborate to improve fertilizer efficiency, soil health in farms

This initiative will connect farmers in Kellogg’s grain sourcing region of Nebraska to United Suppliers’ SUSTAIN Platform.
July 18, 2016
Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich.; United Suppliers, Inc., Ames, Iowa; and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), New York, announced a collaboration to help growers improve fertilizer efficiency and soil health on their farms while maintaining high yields.
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Land O’Lakes, United Suppliers merge to improve seed, crop protection

Advantages include the combined organization’s size and scale, expanded product offerings, enhanced decision agriculture tools and technologies, improved product insights and more.
July 17, 2016
Land O’Lakes, Inc., Arden Hills, Minn., and United Suppliers, Inc., Ames, Iowa, merged the two seed and crop protection businesses, creating Winfield US.
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University study tracks consumer preferences home, away from home

Compared to one year ago, willingness-to-pay is higher for all food products.
July 15, 2016
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla., released its latest Food Demand Survey, FooDS, which tracks consumer preferences and sentiments on the safety, quality and price of food at home and away from home.
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Compadre obtains exclusive license of freeze-drying technology

AeroClay technology uses freeze-drying and polymer additives to turn clay into a versatile material that can be used as an absorbent, insulator or packing material.
July 15, 2016
Compadre, a transport packaging design center based in Austin, Texas, obtained an exclusive license to pursue commercial uses for AeroClay.
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