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Tyson Foods breaks ground on new incubation center

The company plans to install robotics to assist with worker safety and ergonomics, and use state-of-the-art ventilation, internal environmental controls and the latest advances in biosecurity measures.
May 6, 2016
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., broke ground on the future site of a new incubation center.
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Pregis film extruder

Pregis expands film extruders facility

Currently, the 90,000-square-foot Grand Rapids, Mich., manufacturing facility houses four state-of-the-art multi-layer blown film extrusion lines.
May 6, 2016
Pregis Corp., Deerfield, Ill., invested approximately $17 million in its Grand Rapids, Mich., Eagle Film Extruders facility to support expanded production space and new flexible packaging manufacturing and converting equipment.
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C&S Wholesale Grocers acquires Davidson Specialty Foods

Davidson provides DSD services for over 6,000 specialty, kosher and ethnic products to independent and chain retailers across New England and the New York metropolitan area.
May 6, 2016
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., Keene, N.H., signed an agreement to acquire Davidson Specialty Foods, based in Newington, Conn.
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Hain Celestial to split into 5 different platforms

The five strategic platforms will help drive accelerated net sales and margin growth.
May 5, 2016
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Lake Success, N.Y., commenced a strategic review under Project Terra, identifying approximately $100 million in global cost savings.
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The 2016 grocery e-commerce forecast— GenX users with families are the key target, with Millennials in second

This report indicates where U.S. grocery retailers should focus their attention in making the most of opportunities.
May 5, 2016
In December 2015, Unata, a Canada-based provider of grocery retail solutions, in partnership with Environics Research, an evidence-based consultant also based in Canada, surveyed more than 500 online U.S. shoppers about their current and intended shopping habits for online grocery in 2016.
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Mintel: Superfoods marketed as answer to consumers’ health problems

Between 2011 and 2015, there was a phenomenal 202% increase globally in the number of new food and drink products launched containing the terms “superfood,” “superfruit” or “supergrain.”
May 5, 2016
Superfoods are frequently marketed as the answer to consumers’ health woes, and now new research from Mintel, Chicago, highlights the popularity of these nutrient-packed foods.
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2 Ireland dairy processors form joint venture

The move will reinforce the companies' continuing commitment to pay the highest possible milk price to their milk producers through continuing innovation, efficiency and excellence.
May 4, 2016
Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Societies, Ireland, acquired the Fane Valley Dairies, also based in Ireland, effective May 1.
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