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Research IDs consumer confusion with milk, meat labels

While nutritional science tells these consumers that “healthy” includes lean meats and dairy products in moderation, they’re not sure the alternatives offer better health outcomes and are better for people, animals and the planet.
September 5, 2019
New research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), Kansas City, Mo., shows that a significant and growing group of health-conscious consumers are confused by the mixed messages about the words “milk,” “meat” and “burger.”
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The Massman Cos. acquires DTM Packaging

DTM Packaging manufactures and remanufactures bottling, packaging and custom automation equipment.
September 5, 2019
The Massman Cos., Villard, Minn., acquired DTM Packaging & Custom Automation, a Hingham, Mass.-based provider of machinery manufacturing and re-manufacturing as well as the integration and automation of production lines.
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Study: Continued tensions in U.S.-China relationship create uncertainty for U.S. businesses with overseas operations

Competition with Chinese companies on an uneven playing field is a core concern.
September 5, 2019
Continued tensions in the U.S.-China relationship, an uneven playing field and simmering retaliatory actions by Chinese authorities against American companies are creating an increasingly uncertain commercial environment, according to a report published by The US-China Business Council (USCBC), Washington, D.C.
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Study: Majority of consumers choose whole, 2% milk

When given the option to choose among whole, reduced fat 2%, low fat 1%, skim, other (almond, soy, oat, other plant-based, lactose-free) or do not consume milk, respondents overwhelmingly chose fuller-fat milks because they believe they are most nutritious.
September 5, 2019
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., partnered with Morning Consult, Washington, D.C., to conduct a nationwide poll of 2,200 Americans to better understand consumer preferences for fluid milk and related beverages.
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Agriculture Capital invests in Firestone Pacific Foods

Agriculture Capital invests in permanent cropland and food processing businesses, with a focus on consumer-driven, vertically integrated, scaled and regenerative food production.
September 5, 2019
Agriculture Capital, Portland, Ore., invested in Firestone Pacific Foods, a frozen fruit processor.
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Tyson Ventures invests in New Wave Foods

New Wave’s first offering—a plant-based shrimp—is made with sustainably sourced seaweed and plant protein.
September 5, 2019
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., through its corporate venture subsidiary, Tyson Ventures, invested in New Wave Foods, a San Francisco-based producer of plant-based shellfish.
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SeaFreight Labs, InnoCentive announce strategic partnership

The new service combines the deep domain expertise of SeaFreight Labs with InnoCentive's ability to deliver diverse solutions from thousands of different individuals.
September 5, 2019
SeaFreight Labs and InnoCentive announced a strategic partnership to deliver advanced crowd-solving services to the sea freight industry.
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University of Missouri invests $6.5M in Agricultural Experiment Station

The Agricultural Experiment Station operates a system of Agricultural Research Centers across Missouri in an effort to meet the regional needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers.
September 4, 2019
University of Missouri (MU), Columbia, Mo., announced a $6.5 million investment in the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station of MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.
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